Database Officer

Job Description

Title: Database Officer

Company Name: Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS)

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Habiganj (Madhabpur)

Salary: --

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science & Engineering

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Working Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in relevant experience. Candidates with a having experience in database management, preferably in NGO or donor-funded projects will get preference

• Skills and Additional Job Requirements:

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Access, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

• Experience with mobile data collection platforms (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK)

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Fluency in Bangla and working knowledge of English

• Willingness to travel to field locations as required

• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines

• Strong communication and training skills

• Team collaboration and stakeholder coordination

• Commitment to CNRS’s values of inclusion, accountability, and transparency

Expected Joining: October 2025

Duration: Till December 2026 with High Possibility of Extension

Project Brief: World Food Programme assisted school feeding programme, funding through United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) McGovern-Dole FY24 award aims to improve child nutrition, education, and health outcomes in Bangladesh . The programme will be implemented for five years, from October 2024 to September 2029. The programme will directly support 31,936 pre-primary and primary school children in 149 Government Primary Schools in Madhabpur upazila of Habiganj district, while providing technical assistance in Ukhiya and Kutubdia upazilas of Cox’s Bazar district to continue the best practices achieved under USDA McGovern-Dole FY17 and FY20. The Programme also will provide capacity-strengthening support to the Government for upcoming Government Primary School Feeding Programme. The key activities under the programme include providing nutritious school meals, developing instructional materials, strengthening education system capacities, building and rehabilitating WASH facilities, supporting nutrition education, establishing school gardens, enhancing smallholder farmer production and market access, and enabling national and sub-national governance structures. The Programme will be implemented in collaboration with key partners, including CNRS, RtR, and FAO, to ensure sustainability, evidence generation, and effective coordination across sectors.

Under the guidance of WFP, CNRS will ensure food distribution, improved Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities, and health education in targeted schools. CNRS will also focuses on capacity building, community engagement, and promoting sustainable practices.

Part I: Job Statement

CNRS, in partnership with WFP, is implementing the School Feeding Program in Madhabpur Upazila to improve child nutrition, school attendance, and learning outcomes. The program involves the regular distribution of fortified biscuits and fresh food items to targeted schools. Accurate data management is essential to ensure program accountability, performance tracking, and donor compliance.

The Database Officer will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and managing the program’s data systems to ensure timely, accurate, and donor-compliant reporting. The role requires close coordination with field teams, M&E staff, and CNRS HQ to support evidence-based decision-making and performance monitoring.

Part II: Job Responsibilities and Tasks

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain centralized databases for school feeding distribution, attendance, and stock tracking

• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and security across all program components

• Support field teams in using digital tools (e.g., Kobo, School Connect, Excel-based trackers) for real-time data collection

• Clean, validate, and analyze incoming data to generate monthly, quarterly, and donor-specific reports

• Coordinate with M&E and logistics teams to triangulate data from distribution logs, CPDRs, and school-level checklists

• Prepare visual dashboards and summary sheets for internal reviews and donor presentations

• Maintain backup systems and ensure data recovery protocols are in place

• Train field staff and facilitators on data entry protocols and troubleshooting

• Support audit readiness by organizing and archiving program data in line with USDA/WFP standards

Key Deliverables:

• Functional and secure database system for school feeding operations

• Monthly and quarterly data reports submitted to Project Manager and CNRS HQ

• Cleaned datasets for donor reporting and audit purposes

• Visual dashboards for internal and external stakeholders

• Training sessions conducted for field-level data user

• Salary: BDT 73,853 per month all inclusive