Data Clerk

Job Title: Data Clerk

Reporting directly to: Monitoring &Evaluation Officer

Department: Programme

Location: Albertine Region (Hoima, Buliisa and Kikuube Districts)

Contract length: 12 months

 

Job Purpose:  To capture data from MIS systems and databases applicable as well as use of M&E Tools to make reports under the Agriculture support services project in Buliisa, Hoima and Kikuube district.

 

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Capture District specific data into the project databases,
• Ensuring safe custody of the tools,
• Ensure accurate capturing of all fields on the tools in the system,
• Arrange and ensure proper filling of tools while ensuring proper differentiation of entered tools from those that have not been entered,
• Ensure confidentiality of the information therein the tools,
• Avoid omissions or commission of information on any tool without the approval of the M&E officer,
• Up load data entered and captured in the database on a daily basis,
• Participate in development and/or administering of project tools across,
• Participate in the District and activity performance review/sharing and feedback meetings where necessary,
• Collect, compile data, and prepare regular reports,
• Routine data cleaning protocols are observed.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor(s) from time to time as need arises.

 

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of IT, Computer science, Social Statistics, Population and Demography, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Economics or any other related field of study.
• At least 2 years progressive experience working as a Data Clerk in development and/or humanitarian sector with special emphasis on livelihood program Experience in community and stakeholder’s relationship building and management.
• Strong experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection.

 

Qualities

• Adhere to LEU values and abide by the code of conduct and other policies.
• Demonstrate leadership skills, active listening skills, initiative and personal discipline, etc.
• Great attention to detail and organization skills.
• Strong computer skills especially Excel and databases.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills with ability to write reports.
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, communication, negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of Data ethics
• Skills and Knowledge in data protection
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• Excellent skills in use of statistical data packages.

How to apply