Data Assistant at Centre For The Study Of Adolescence

Job Description

Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation officer and program Officer, the Monitoring and Evaluation assistant will be responsible for the day–to–day monitoring and evaluation of the DREAMS initiative program wards in both Nairobi and Kiambu Counties Respectively. The Data  assistant will work closely with other DREAMS TUMIKIA MTOTO teams and in liaison with Government line Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Devolution and Planning, and the Ministry of Interior and coordination of national government. The officer will ensure timely collection, compilation and update of information and data from the field into DREAMS
database as per the program SoP.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

1. Diploma in Statistics/ Health Records/ Information Technology/Monitoring and Evaluation from a recognized institution, an under graduate degree will be an added advantage
2. Good data management and Entry skills.
3. Database design, maintenance and analysis with at least SPSS, STATA, EXCEL applications.
4. A good command of English and Kiswahili
5. Strong documentation/report writing and communications skills.
6. Training and program management skills
7. Strong understanding of HIV/AIDS programs, experience working in care and treatment, and HTC programs will be an added advantage.
8. Good interpersonal skills
9. Ability to communicate efficiently with young people using all relevant approaches including social networking.