TI-Bangladesh

Data Manager – IT

Posted on July 20, 2023

Job Context

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) is inviting applications from Bangladeshi nationals for the position of Data Manager – IT, to be recruited for its new project titled, Participatory Action against Corruption: Towards Transparency and Accountability (PACTA) (January 2022 to December 2026). Upon joining, the incumbent will be regarded as a member of the team for TIB’s core project and will remain reportable to the Coordinator-IT.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procedures for effective data management.
• Develop rules and procedures for data sharing.
• Oversee and manage staff members in the daily use of data systems.
• Guarantee adherence to legal compliance and internal regulations/code of ethics of the organisation.
• Regularly monitor and evaluate information and data systems that could affect analytical results.
• Assess system performance and make recommendations for software, hardware, and data storage improvements.
• Manage all incoming data files.
• Continually develop data management strategies.
• Assist with recognizing and upholding digital security systems to protect delicate/sensitive information.
• Use system reports and analyses to identify potentially problematic data, make corrections, and determine root causes of data problem emanating from input errors or inadequate field edits, and suggest possible solutions;
• Offer research data management (RDM) advisory service to researchers on good practices in research data management including providing advice on data citation, analysis and mining, licensing, copyright and IPR issues relating to RDM and assisting with the writing of data management plans (DMPs) and reports;
• Provide guidance to manage and enable discovery of digital objects and associated metadata in discovery tools, catalogues, archives and repositories, advising on the use of metadata schemas and discipline-based ontologies;
• The position is Dhaka-based. However, the Data Manager must have no hesitation to undertake frequent research-related field visits of short durations, if needed.
• Perform any other relevant tasks assigned by the organisation.

Special Instruction

Academic Qualification

• Masters in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field. Candidates with Masters in Social Science or Statistics with appropriate training (e.g. Diploma in Data Management / Computer Science etc.) and extensive practical experience may also apply. In both cases however a total relevant job experience of a minimum of 8 (eight) years in data management or analysis is required.
• Candidates with 3rd Division or CGPA less than 2.5 on a scale of 4, or 3 on a scale of 5, at any level of their education need not apply;

Other Qualification

• Ability to decipher and organize large amounts of data, have an analytical mindset with superb communication and problem-solving skills, and ability to translate complex problems clearly and in nontechnical terms.
• Working experience with Big Data will be an advantage, skills in various statistical analysis and data visualization and programming languages etc. are preferable
• Previous experience in working with a research-based organization/s and more specifically experience in managing data of large-scale nationwide survey and/or management of big data for research use shall get preference.

Training Courses

Professional Certification

Area of Experience

Skills

See details in Additional Requirement

Additional Requirement

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, both in Bangla and English, and good command on the use of MS Office are desirable.
• Working experience in organisation with a focus on anti-corruption/governance would be an added advantage.

Gross Salary

126936

Additional salary Info

Other Benefits

As per TIB HR policy.
 
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  • 5 Aug 2023
  • 1
  • Full time
  • Mid
  • Dhaka
  • 8 years
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TIB follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women, ethnic, religious and other minorities and people with disability. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. Any attempt at persuasion is treated as disqualification. If an applicant has an immediate family member in any capacity at TIB, s/he must proactively and clearly disclose it. Such candidates can be employed in TIB only by a special approval of the Board of Trustees, even if duly qualified in the competitive selection process.

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