Data Clerk at AVSI Foundation

Main tasks and responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper filling system is in place in accordance with Project 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
• Help in retrieval and storage of OVC files accordingly and whenever required during data quality assurance exercise
• Provide data for and participate in monthly data review meetings
• Perform regular data cleaning to ensure quality OVC data in ACTIVITY INFO
• Support the MEAL team in tracking project indicators and reporting progress.
• Assist in data validation and quality assurance processes to ensure reliable and consistent information.
• Prepare datasets and summaries for program reviews, evaluations, and learning events

Essential Requirements

• 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

Required skills and experiences

• A degree in Statistics, Information technology, Mathematics or any statistics with 5 years’ experience.
• Proven experience as data entry clerk or equivalent for at least 1 year
• Familiarity and experience with OVC programming
• Experience with data cleaning and analysis
• Fast typing skills; Knowledge of touch-typing system is strongly preferred
• Excellent knowledge of Ms office (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
• Understanding of MEAL concepts, including monitoring, evaluation, and accountability.
• Ability to analyze trends and provide insights to support program improvement.
• Familiarity with activity info or similar MEAL databases and reporting tools