The Canadian Red Cross Needs Database Assistant

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) is implementing a major community-based reconstruction and rehabilitation program with the primary focus on shelter construction project in Aceh Besar, Lamno, Calang and Nias for beneficiaries affected by Tsunami of December 26, 2004 and earthquake of March 28, 2005. We are also implementing Livelihood, Environmental Health and Disaster Preparedness Management programs to help families and communities to improve their live quality. We are looking for qualified and committed candidates to fill the following position on a fixed term contract basis.

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Database Assistant (Ref Code: DBA - Nias)
Based in Lahewa, Nias

Main Responsibilites


1. Enters data into CRC Database, Data Source coming from departments can be in the form of pieces of paper or computer files (MS. Word and MS. Excel format)
2. Does filing system for both data source form (sorting, numbering and managing the data source into a different type, area and date)
3. Reports bugs from the CRC Database to Database Officer
Files Data Entry Report (daily progress) to Database Officer
4. Prints requested reports (using database program) when needed by some departments
Prints weekly progress report (using database program) from CRC Database and distributes to some certain departments
5. Under Database Officer, updates and integrates Database into CRC-DB Server so it is ready to be sent to requesting departments regularly


Minimum required knowledge & experience:

·Diploma Degree in related studies or experience;
·At least 1 year of experience in an administrative function;
·Basic computer skills: knowledge of office and database applications
·Understands and able to read Visual Basic and SQL scripting is an advantage;
·Sufficient communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English;


Please Notice: Applications should be sent to recruitment.id@redcross.ca, write "DBA - Nias" as the subject of the e-mail and indicate the Job title on the covering letter and the attachments should not exceed 200 Kb. Only candidate meeting the Essential Qualifications will be considered, preferences will be given to those currently residing in Nias or has experience working in the area. Applications must be received by Friday, November 9, 2007. Canadian Red Cross gives an equal-opportunity employment regardless of race, gender, religion, or political affiliations.