Data Management Associate

July 16, 2026

Grade

GS6

General Service

Reason

Temporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment

D

Non Family with Residential Location

Danger Pay

Budapest, Hungary

2026-07-01

2026-12-31

Standard Job Description

Data Management Associate

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Data Management Associate is normally supervised by a professional staff member who provides the incumbent with general guidance and workplans. The incumbent works quite independently with an oversight from the supervisor. S/he may directly supervise some support staff.
Contracts are mainly with the colleagues in the same duty station to exchange information and to discuss the work plans. External contacts are with the national and local authorities for gathering and exchange of data.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR

's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties
- Manage the use, maintenance and technical support of databases used in the Operation, including planning and overseeing data collection, input and verifications; production of standard and ad hoc reports.
- Generate statistical reports based on the standard reporting formats and ad-hoc reports, charts and tables as required by the management.
- Provide training, as necessary, to UNHCR staff as well as staff-members of implementing partners in relevant aspects of data management.
- May be required to coordinate with the GIS colleagues to ensure that data collection is compatible with GIS.
- Archive and backup database systems; ensure security of databases; perform database administrator functions.
- Assist in development of new applications/databases needed by the UNHCR Offices/Units in area of responsibilities in order to perform their tasks smoothly.
- Ensure that the clients' databases are up-to-date by identifying and keeping what is relevant and accurate in an accessible manner.
- May be required to support registration activities including ProGres technical support and on-site assistance.
- May be required to support voluntary repatriation activities including reconciliation of VolRep data from country of asylum and encashment centers, verification of Voluntary Repatriation Forms (VRFs) and coordination with VolRep Centers (VRCs) on information issues.
- Develop forms and tools for data collection and analysis.
- Have access to relevant data and records.

- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
- Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level
3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education
Not applicable.

Certificates and/or Licenses
Information Technology Data Management
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Not specified.

Desirable
Not specified.

Functional Skills
DM-Database Management
PG-UNHCR's Programmes
DM-ArcGIS (Geographic Information System)
TR-Training - Virtual and face to face
IT-Computer Literacy
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the use, maintenance and technical support of IDP assistance databases used in the Ukraine operation, including planning and overseeing data collection, input and verifications; production of standard and ad hoc reports.
- Provide training, as necessary, to UNHCR staff as well as staff-members of implementing partners in relevant aspects of data management.
- Support in data clean up and data quality control for UNHCR cash programmes.
- Support in payment list generation for cash assistance beneficiaries.
- Support registration activities including ProGres technical support and on-site assistance.
- Develop forms and tools for data collection and analysis.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Data cleaning and validation completed for incoming cash datasets
- Payment lists generated for cash beneficiaries.
- Support provided to field focal points including training sessions and troubleshooting.
- Support provided to UNHCR winterization programme.

Desired Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong technical skills, in particular Structured Query Language (SQL), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), MS Excel, Power BI
- Experience in generating reports, templates and forms out of the operational data systems.
- Ability to gather data users' requirements and translate business needs to technical requirements
- Very good organizational and analytical skills, excellent computer skills, and have an ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks and foster a team spirit.

Language requirements: fluency in both English and Ukrainian is required.

The shortlisted candidates may be invited to undergo a written test.

This position doesn't require a functional clearance

Ukrainian

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English

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Skills

DM-ArcGIS (Geographic Information System), DM-Database Management, IT-Computer Literacy, PG-UNHCR's Programmes, TR-Training - Virtual and face to face

Education

Certifications

Data Management - Other, Information Technology - Other

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