Data Officer at Zizi Afrique Foundation

Duties and responsibilities:

• Support development and ensure availability of programs data collection tools.
• Provide an oversight on quality data collection, collation, data entry and analysis of results using statistical techniques and provide performance reports as required.
• Provide supportive supervision for data collection and entry.
• Conduct field visits as required for trouble shooting data issues. 
• Develop, review and maintain copies of data collection forms (ensuring accurate updating as needed) and support documentation for data management. 
• Maintain databases back up and filing systems for the programs data. 
• Perform and document procedures for data preparation including data cleaning, standardization and data analysis. 
• Ensure data management procedures have set timelines and meet established deadlines. 
• Participate in programs data and progress reviews as required with the Directorate of Programs and partners. 
• Ensure stock taking and supply of data collection tools and/or forms is done in a timely manner. 
• Conduct data quality and assurance audits for the programs data. 
• Lead in the development of a data management systems that supports field teams for timely submission of data. 
• Support and contribute to the write-up of programs report.

Others:

• Attend, and fully participate in staff meetings and retreats as required.
• Support the development of bimonthly and annual progress reports for the Directorate.
• Perform other duties as may be required from time to time.

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Business administration, or any other relevant field.

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (STATA, Advanced Excel, SPSS, R etc.)

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least three (3) years’ relevant experience in programmatic information management and managing databases.
• Strong administrative skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Proficient with computer technology and Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of working in donor funded projects is desirable.
• Must have good writing and analytical skills.
• In addition to Microsoft Excel, the incumbent should demonstrate fluency in the use of at least two other data analysis and visualization tools.

Send your cover letter and CV to jobs@ziziafrique.org, addressed to the Human Resources Manager, Zizi Afrique. In the subject line of your email, clearly state the position title. The deadline is July 14, 2023