Data Management Consultant

The National Commission for the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared (NCMFD) is dedicated to uncovering the truth about missing individuals, supporting their families, and preserving their memory. We are seeking a Data Management Consultant to enhance the Commission’s ability to track, analyze, and preserve critical information related to missing persons in Lebanon.

Contract Details:

Contract Type: Contract (2 months, with potential for extension)

Period of Employment: 2 months, starting April 15, 2025

Salary: To be determined based on experience and qualifications
 

Key Responsibilities:

Data Strategy & Governance:

• Develop and implement data management strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Establish data governance frameworks, policies, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws and ethical standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, Law 105/2018).

Data Collection & Integration:

• Assess and improve existing data collection methodologies.
• Design and implement data pipelines for seamless integration across multiple sources.
• Ensure data standardization and interoperability between different systems.

Data Quality & Security:

• Establish processes to maintain data integrity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Implement data cleansing and validation techniques to eliminate errors and redundancies.
• Enforce security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, breaches, and loss.

Database Development & Management:

• Design, develop, and optimize relational and non-relational databases.
• Ensure proper indexing, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Implement scalable and efficient storage solutions for large datasets.

Business Intelligence & Analytics:

• Support data-driven decision-making through reporting, visualization, and dashboard development.
• Work with stakeholders to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.
• Conduct data analysis to identify patterns, trends, and insights.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of data models, processes, and policies.
• Generate periodic reports on data quality, system performance, and compliance.
• Provide actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.

Training & Capacity Building:

• Conduct training sessions for staff on data management best practices.
• Develop user manuals and guidelines for effective system use.
• Ensure knowledge transfer to maintain sustainability after project completion.

Technology & Innovation:

• Assess and recommend modern data management tools.
• Implement automation for efficient data processing.
• Stay updated on trends in data science, AI, and cloud technologies to ensure continuous improvement.
   

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education Degree: Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in data management, preferably in humanitarian, legal, or archival sectors.

Language Requirements:

Arabic: Excellent

English: Excellent

French: None

Reporting Line:
Reports directly to the Executive Director of the National Commission for the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared.