Data Entry Clerks Team Lead - Advanced at Abt Associates

No. Required: 2 (1 Migori and 1 Homa Bay)

Overall Purpose: To manage efficient data entry and database support services to Vectorlink County project in co-ordination with the County M&E assistant, database coordinator and M&E Manager. S/He will ensure proper data entry and filing system for IRS and other epidemiological data collected in the field.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Ensuring data forms from all sites have been received and verified before entries
• Ensuring the data centre tracking sheet is updated daily and update the teams accordingly
• Dividing the forms equally among DECs for entry
• Ensuring all forms are filed after entry
• Monitoring the use of data centre supplies (e.g., box files, clear bags)
• Support data cleaning and ensuring it is done on a daily basis
• Work closely with IT assistant in ensure troubleshooting and support and data entry clerk machines
• Coordinating with County M&E Assistant to ensure data forms with errors are acted upon in time by the field teams
• Ensure data is backed-up on a daily basis

Required qualifications and experience:

• Vocational training in IT related course
• 1 year experience in data entry of IRS data will be an added advantage
• Additional professional training in data entry preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Willingness and flexibility to work long and unsociable hours
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
• Knowledge of USAID procurement policies and regulations a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and database software;
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting;
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Applications