Information Management Officer (Information Management and Database Officer)

Job Posting Organization:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a prominent protection agency that has been dedicated to safeguarding, advocating for, and promoting sustainable solutions for populations affected by displacement. Established in 1956, DRC has grown to employ over 800 staff members in Ukraine alone since its operations began there in 201

• The organization is active in various sectors including Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs, and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding, which encompasses humanitarian mine action. DRC's mission is to adapt its durable solutions portfolio to meet the evolving needs of displaced populations, ensuring that their rights and needs are prioritized through direct interventions, support to duty bearers, and partnerships with civil society organizations (CSOs).

Job Overview:
In the role of Information Management Officer, you will be tasked with the critical responsibility of managing, analyzing, and disseminating data related to DRC's programming activities and the populations they serve. This position is pivotal in ensuring that the organization has access to reliable, high-quality, and comprehensive information that can inform and enhance its humanitarian response efforts. You will be expected to maintain and manage an online database for DRC’s beneficiaries, implement user-friendly features such as dashboards, and architect efficient front-end systems that support complex web applications. Collaboration with other departments will be essential to gather feedback and improve the product, while also identifying and resolving any performance or scalability issues. Your role will involve developing scripts using TypeScript to update or migrate datasets, conducting data analysis to uncover trends and patterns, and supporting team leaders and program colleagues with technical applications of the database. You will also be responsible for generating monitoring reports, performing data quality checks, and ensuring that all beneficiary information is consolidated and up-to-date, thereby contributing to the overall effectiveness of DRC's programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Information Management Officer include: maintaining and managing the online database for DRC’s beneficiaries; implementing features and user interfaces such as dashboards; architecting efficient and reusable front-end systems for complex web applications; collaborating with other departments to enhance the product based on feedback; identifying and resolving performance and scalability issues; developing scripts using TypeScript for dataset updates; conducting data analysis to identify trends and patterns; supporting team leaders in technical database applications; providing training for colleagues on database usage; generating monitoring reports and performing backup operations; contributing to the formatting and development of documents regarding collected data; performing weekly data quality checks and reporting issues; ensuring beneficiary information is consolidated and up-to-date; identifying missing data and following up with team leaders; providing beneficiary lists and data for monitoring activities; applying data program techniques and procedures; and ensuring data protection and confidentiality in line with DRC’s Information Management Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs).

Required Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, candidates must possess a university degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a relevant field. Additionally, candidates should have experience with TypeScript, including knowledge of generic, asynchronous, and functional programming concepts. Familiarity with KoBo or other ODK-based applications, experience with React, and knowledge of RESTful APIs and front-end performance optimization are also required. Proficiency in English at an advanced level and fluency in Ukrainian are mandatory. Candidates should be confident users of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and must demonstrate proven abilities in data collection, analysis, and reporting, with the capacity to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms. Knowledge and skills in using ArcGIS/ESRI software will be considered an advantage.

Educational Background:
Candidates are required to have a university degree in a relevant field such as Information Technology, Information Systems, Statistics, or Social Sciences. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate possesses the foundational knowledge necessary for the technical aspects of the role, including data management and analysis.

Experience:
A minimum of 2 years of experience in software development using one or more programming languages is required for this position. This experience should ideally include practical knowledge of TypeScript and familiarity with database management and information systems, as well as experience in data analysis and reporting.

Languages:
The mandatory languages for this position include advanced proficiency in English and fluency in Ukrainian. These language skills are crucial for effective communication within the organization and with stakeholders. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not required.

Additional Notes:
The position offers a contract length that includes a 3-month probation period, with the possibility of extension up to November 2026, contingent on performance results. The designation of the duty station is Kyiv, and the expected start date for the role is November 202

• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and an updated CV in English, with applications sent via email not being considered. The closing date for applications is October 17, 2025.