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Advisor, Database Quality Assurance (M&E)

Tetra Tech - JSSP, Multi Location

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Bachelor's Degree
Multi Location ()
Full Time
2081

About Tetra Tech - JSSP

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services. The Company supports government and commercial clients by providing innovative solutions focused on water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. With 16,000 associates worldwide, Tetra Tech's capabilities span the entire project life cycle. Tetra Tech provides technical, management, and advisory services to help developing and transitioning societies navigate the challenges they face. We work around the world to help establish and strengthen productive relationships between state and society and develop sustainable government and justice systems that are responsive, transparent, accountable, fair, and efficient. In this way we increase stability, foster investment, and improve the rule of law, which benefits our partner countries as well as our economy back home.


The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and law Enforcement Affairs (INL), funded Justice Sector Support Program (JSSP) is a nationwide criminal justice sector development program focused on institutional capacity building as well as training and mentoring in Kabul and key provinces, and utilizes international and Afghan Advisors to train and build capacity for Afghan officials within the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), Attorney General’s Office (AGO), Supreme Court (SCT), Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MOWA), and other justice sector institutions. The program has the following four sections:


  • Case Management System Development
  • Legislative Capacity Building
  • Organizational Capacity Building
  • Monitoring and Evaluation


Job Summary

Advisor, Database Quality Assurance (M&E)

Nationality: Local National (LN)

Base of Operations: Kabul, Afghanistan

Salary: NTA Salary Scale - Grade C

Required Clearance: VSS-A or other INL-approved vetting


Tetra Tech, Afghanistan Justice Sector Support Program (JSSP), is seeking applications for Advisor, Database Quality Assurance (M&E) position for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) section under the supervision of Section Lead (M&E).

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Properly review and monitor the flow of data within the system and make sure data is clean and accurate
  • Make effective and efficient suggestions to improve the functionality of the database
  • Develop good working relations with the M&E team and JSSP staff to ensure that all required data is recorded in the database in due time
  • Effectively communicate with the end-users to fix and clean the duplicate or inaccurate data
  • Actively monitor and make suggestions to expand and improve the functionality of the database dashboard
  • Ensure M&E database technical assistance is available to sections when required
  • Test modifications to database design and application programming
  • Use performance-monitoring data to respond to queries regarding program activities
  • Responsible for quality control to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data
  • Write and update database documentation, including data standards, procedures, and definitions for the data element dictionary
  • Build internal capacity with national staff to carry out simple database maintenance activities
  • Develop curriculum on how to use the database and conduct training to users
  • Provide reports from the database as needed
  • Retain and properly update a training tracking sheet/database that should include all JSSP training history
  • Consistently meet the highest standards in delivery and timeliness of work products
  • Prepare timely information for JSSP reports, deliverables and success stories for activities and accomplishments on a bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, or as otherwise assigned
  • Identify needs and propose recommendations for better M&E implementation
  • Rapidly respond to requests for information from JSSP Management, INL, and Tetra Tech
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
  • Demonstrated experience enhancing database functionality and user interface
  • Experience developing and implementing training courses on database management preferred
  • Experience overseeing data quality control
  • Demonstrated understanding of Afghan legal system preferred
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Fluent in Dari and English
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment



  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Fluent in Dari and English
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment


Submission Guideline

Applicants must meet the minimum requirements to be considered for this position. Applicant’s cover letter/resume must clearly describe how minimum requirements and experience are met.


Please submit the list of documents below to Applyjssp no later than November 06, 2019. The subject line MUST be (Advisor, Database Quality Assurance-M&E - VA 19-126), otherwise your application will NOT be considered for the evaluation.


  • Updated CV
  • Cover letter, which demonstrates eligibility and interest (maximum one page).


No in-person appointments or phone calls will be entertained. Only selected qualified applicants will be contacted. Hard copy application package is not accepted.


Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Functional Area

Programme

Countries

Submission Email

applyjssp@jsspaf.com

Post Date

Oct 26, 2019

Closing Date

Nov 06, 2019

Reference

VA 19-126

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

NTA Grade C

Years of Experience

5 years

Probation Period

3 month

Contract Type

Contractor

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

true

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Gender

Any