Data clerk (National Position)

Main tasks and responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure proper filling system is in place in accordance with Project file management SOP
• Receive completed forms, verify and validate for completeness, accuracy and integrity
• Enter data from paper formats into computer files or database systems
• Type in data provided directly from project sites
• Update existing data whenever required
• Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested
• Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation
• Sort and organize paperwork after entering data to ensure it is not lost
• Verifying and keying in data
• Help in retrieval and storage of OVC files accordingly and whenever required during data quality
  

assurance exercise

• Provide data for and participate in monthly data review meetings
• Perform regular data cleaning to ensure quality OVC data in ACTIVITY INFO
  

Support the MEAL team in tracking project indicators and reporting progress.
Assist in data validation and quality assurance processes to ensure reliable and consistent information.
Prepare datasets and summaries for program reviews, evaluations, and learning events
Essential Requirements
Sound coordination skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task

• Demonstrates diplomacy, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with and in teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as good judgment and vision
• Excellent organizational skills, team work and ability to prioritize tasks in a timely manner
  

Required Skills And Experiences
A degree in Statistics, Information technology, Mathematics or any statistics with 5 years’ experience.

• Proven experience as data entry clerk or equivalent for at least 1 year
• Familiarity and experience with OVC programming
  

Experience with data cleaning and analysis

• Fast typing skills; Knowledge of touch-typing system is strongly preferred
• Excellent knowledge of Ms office (MS Office Word, Excel etc.)
• Working knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware and peripheral devices
• Basic understanding of databases
• Positive attitude & an open mind
  

Understanding of MEAL concepts, including monitoring, evaluation, and accountability.
Ability to analyze trends and provide insights to support program improvement.
Familiarity with activity info or similar MEAL databases and reporting tools
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