Location: Harargeh & Habro, EthiopiaDeadline: Feb 04, 2023
Job Description
Employee Contract Type:
Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)
Data Entry
- Enters data collected with paper-based data collection tools into the computer as per the data collection tools,
- Make sure that paper based data entry into the computer files or database systems is completed in the required time
- Ensure necessary corrections and cross verifications (between what is entered and what is there in the paper) are carefully considered in the course of data entry
- Tracks and reports on data collection tools submitted with data late after deadline
Data Quality Assurance
- Make sure that the required data quality is maintained in both hard and soft copies in users’ friendly way.
- Checks the accuracy of data entered into corresponding fields of hard and soft copies of data collection tools,
- Make sure appropriate corrections are taken in timely manner for data that compromises data quality assurance
- Ensure the process of data entry is made on appropriate and functional data collection tools that are in use
- Track and report on data reported in formatted tools as well as nonfunctional data collection tools that are not in use
Data Verification
- Verifies and ensure the accuracy of data entered into computer comparing with paper based data collection tools to avoid discrepancy of data
- Ensure the completeness of each and every data entered on paper based data before starting data entry
- Make sure the data reported is in an appropriate and functional data collection tool
Data Management and Documentation
- Document and manage reported paper based data collection tools on a regular basis, by closely working with the MEL teams
- Organize and sort data on both paper based records and soft copy following data entry.
- Safeguards data with regular and continuous backups to ensure data protection and security
Data Clearing
- Make sure that the documented hard and soft copy versions of data are cleaned
- IR II staff in reviewing and cleaning the data collected
Required Professional Experience
- Two year or more proven experience as data entry clerk or data entry experience or very closely related office experience;
- Strong computer skills and rich experience in excel spreadsheet (data entry, data processing, cleaning, and its quality control mechanisms) in particular, working knowledge of MS Office Word and in general,
- Ability to enter data into a computer quickly and accurately and fast typing skills,
- Strong attention to detail and ability to think analytically,
- Very good knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel etc.),
- Working knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware and peripheral devices,
- Basic understanding of databases,
- Proficient in English and Local Language (Afaan Oromoo) and Amharic
- Understanding of data confidentiality principles is compulsory
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
- Minimum of University Diploma or above in statistics, economics, agricultural economics, Computer science/IT, and other development or social science field
- Strong team work and partnership management skill
- Ability to analyze issues within local and global contexts
- Ability to think strategically and programmatically
- Ability to work within tight deadlines
- Strong basic IT skills
Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement
5% field travel
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only