Database Manager- QITABI 3

Organization Summary    

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition.  Our staff of nearly 6,000 works in more than 75 countries—tackling hundreds of projects each year to address complex social and scientific challenges on behalf of governments, businesses, foundations, universities, and other clients and partners. Through independent research and science-based programs, we are making positive impacts on people and communities around the world. Our diverse team embraces challenges in an inclusive atmosphere that values work-life balance and creates global opportunities for career development. If you’re looking for a dynamic workplace culture, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow, join our team and discover the RTI Difference.   

Division Summary 

IDG’s International Education Division supports education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, The LEGO Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and other donors and clients.   

Project Summary 

USAID/Lebanon has recently awarded RTI a $97 million USD, five-year Cooperative Agreement to build on nearly a decade of investments in the education system under Quality Instruction Towards Access and Basic Education (QITABI) 1 and 2. The purpose of QITABI 3 is to further strengthen education service government systems to yield student learning improvements across all of Lebanon’s public schools (first and second shifts) and in select low cost private schools that are vulnerable and economically disadvantaged. The activity will target an estimated 350,000 girls and boys in over a thousand of Lebanon’s public schools and vulnerable, economically disadvantaged low-cost private schools and will support the education system’s overall capacity to plan, budget, deliver, monitor, evaluate and institutionalize quality educational services by providing in-depth technical assistance to the Center for Educational Research and Development (CERD) and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE).  

Position Summary 

RTI is seeking a Database Manager in Lebanon. The Database Manager will be responsible for overall database management for QITABI 3. Working in close collaboration with the MEL Director, the Database Manager coordinates with partners and technical leads to ensure smooth and timely flow of data and data processing. 

• Place of work: Beirut, Lebanon 
• Report to: MEL Director  

Your primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to: 

• Develop and manage QITABI 3’s data management system ensuring efficient and effective management of QITABI 3’s data 
• Devise and execute well-suited database solutions for activities, application, and users;  
• Implement database structures, schemas, and data models to optimize data storage and retrieval. 
• Develop and maintain data integration processes for seamless data flow between systems. 
• Monitor database performance, identify and address bottlenecks, and optimize operations. 
• Regularly back up data and establish recovery plans for critical information. 
• Conduct routine maintenance tasks, including data consistency checks. 
• Establish robust security measures to safeguard sensitive data from unauthorized access and threats. 
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and RTI’s internal data governance policies. 
• Manage user access and permissions to uphold data confidentiality and integrity. 
• Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and migrations. 
• Create and update comprehensive documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures. 
• Set up monitoring procedures to track database performance metrics and generate regular reports. 
• Proactively identify issues and propose enhancements for improved database efficiency. 

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience, Master's degree and 3 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Demonstrated experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar capacity. 
• Proficiency in managing database systems like Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc. 
• Solid understanding of database design principles, data modeling, and normalization techniques. 
• Familiarity with data security and compliance standards 
• Proven expertise in query optimization, and the use of database monitoring tools. 
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. 
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams. 
• Meticulous attention to detail and a steadfast commitment to data integrity.