Data Assistant at Africa Inland Child and Community Agency for Development (AICCAD)

Job Summary: Reporting to the AICCAD project MEAL Officer, the Data Assistant is primarily responsible for data entry of F1A, F1B & HES data into CPIMS. The role also includes continuous data cleaning, verification, validation and updating of the CPMIS database

Specific Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper filling system is in place in accordance with MWENDO 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 in CPIMS/OLMIS
• Help in retrieval and storage of OVC files accordingly and whenever required during DQAs and SIMS exercise
• Provide data for and participate in monthly data review meetings at LIP level
• Perform regular data cleaning to ensure quality OVC data in CPMIS

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• At least a diploma in any related field. A degree will an added advantage

Knowledge

• Proven experience as data entry clerk or equivalent for at least 2 years
• Familiarity and experience with CPIMS/OLMIS in OVC programming
• Data entry & data cleaning experience in USAID OVC project would be an added advantage
• Experience in training CHVs in OVC data collection tools is a plus
• Fast typing skills; Knowledge of touch typing system is strongly preferred
• Excellent 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
• Positive attitude & an open mind

Skills and Abilities

• 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

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.