Urban Institute looks for a Database Management Specialistfor the upcoming USAID project.

Position Announcement: Database Management Specialist Urban Institute
The Urban Institute (UI), a non-profit organization founded in 1968, is seeking applications for the position of D atabase Management Specialistfor the upcoming USAID Kinerja project.

UI was established to investigate social and economic problems confronting the US and the government policies and programs designed to alleviate them.

Over the last 25 years, UI has expanded its role to address analogous problems in developing countries.

UI’s international work has focused on decentralization and local government capacity building, structured around four outcomes: (1) creation of a clearer legal and regulatory framework for local government rights and responsibilities through a consensus-oriented dialogue among central government, local government, and public stakeholders; (2) improved financial management and greater transparency in local government budgeting and expenditure; (3) more cost-effective and responsive delivery of services by local governments; and (4) greater interaction and more effective communication between local government (both elected officials and civil servants) and citizens about community priorities and the reality of the constraints under which local governments operate.

Responsibilities: The Database Management Specialist will manage and maintain the Monitoring and Evaluation information system for the Kinerja project.

Specific tasks will include:Development and implementation of information database. Providing technical support and routine database maintenance. Validating, editing and formatting data.Troubleshooting problems. Qualifications:Minimum two years experience in database/information system management. University degree in computer science, information science or related field preferred. Strong attention to detail. Proficiency in English preferred. Interested

applicants are requested to send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references (references will not be contacted prior to interview) to indokinerja@gmail.com as soon as possible but no later than February 11, 2010.

Only the strongest candidates will be contacted. No telephone inquiries, please.

The Urban Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.