The Data Verification and Cataloguing Officer is member of the Visual Documentation Team (VDT) Project of Stichting White Helmets Foundation (SWHF).
ABOUT STICHTING WHITE HELMETS FOUNDATION
Stichting White Helmets Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation registered at the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce. The Foundation aims to provide aid to communities and persons recovering from conflicts and disasters; provide support and orientation to refugees and communities in hosting countries; support justice and human rights efforts.
SCOPE OF WORK
The VDT Project is a justice and accountability project that addresses relevant issues in Syria. The project aims at assisting transitional justice mechanisms, and other research processes.
The Data Verification and Cataloguing Officer is responsible to organise and catalogue data, process information, and upload it in the VDT system, as well as supporting the VDT Archive Manager in technical tasks.
JOB DESCRIPTION
. Contract type and duration: 1-year, fixed term
. Line manager: VDT Archive Manager
Tasks and Activities
- Review content (videos, pictures, reports, sound files, etc.) and process information for use in analysis.
- Accurately tag and label information in the database according to SWHF guidelines, methodology, and standards.
- Produce tape summaries and transcripts of oral recordings by listening to the content.
- Collaborate with team members to address and resolve complex issues encountered during information review and analysis.
- Identify problematic areas and gaps in data and report to supervisors.
- Participate in recommending improvements to increase the work efficiency.
- Undertake the review and analysis of relevant materials and draft reports in a variety of formats as required.
- Understand the context and background in which the content was created.
- Be able to aggregate different pieces of information into groups and categories.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Required Qualifications, Education, Experience and Competencies
- 2 years of professional experience, preferably in data entry, information management or in open-source intelligence research.
- University degree preferred in media, journalism, security studies, social sciences, political science, information and communication, or information systems.
- Knowledge of Syria and the Syrian conflict (including Syrian Arabic dialects).
- Ability to work under stressful conditions including a willingness to watch and handle graphic content.
- Proficiency with software and online user interfaces.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to accuracy and detail.
- Ability to function professionally and effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
- Ability to handle complex/large amounts of information.
- Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written). Dutch is a plus.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- High standards of confidentiality, reliability, and discretion.
- Integrity and sharing of SWHF’s values and ethical standards.
How to apply
Stichting White Helmets Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and applications are actively encouraged from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Further information about us can be found at www.whitehelmets.org
This position is open to candidates with valid work and residence permits in the Netherlands and/or EU.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill out the application form on this link and attach your CV, your diplomas and certificates, and a covering letter explaining your background, suitability for the role and interest in what we do. Kindly note that the original of your diplomas may be requested for verification purpose.
Only shortlisted applicants who meet the required job qualifications will be contacted.