Job Title: Data Clerk
Organisation: Humanitarian
Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)
Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)
Funding Source: UNHCR
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Field Program Coordinator
About US:
Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is an international
African humanitarian and development organization that positively contributes
towards improving the living standards and conditions of those adversely
affected by disasters and conflict in the Horn, East & Central Africa by
implementing WASH, Health, Education, Livelihoods, Community service &
development and Protection programs in the region for a period of more than 20
years.
African humanitarian and development organization that positively contributes
towards improving the living standards and conditions of those adversely
affected by disasters and conflict in the Horn, East & Central Africa by
implementing WASH, Health, Education, Livelihoods, Community service &
development and Protection programs in the region for a period of more than 20
years.
About UNHCR Project:
HIJRA with funding from the UNHCR in Uganda is implementing a
multi-sectoral Program for refugees in Oruchinga settlement (Isingiro
district), Nakivale settlement (Isingiro district) and Nyakabande Transit
Center (Kisoro district).
multi-sectoral Program for refugees in Oruchinga settlement (Isingiro
district), Nakivale settlement (Isingiro district) and Nyakabande Transit
Center (Kisoro district).
Job Summary: The Data Clerk will enter data that is
used to generate weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for HIJRA activities in
accordance with UNHCR guidelines and procedures. He/she will actively promote
data quality data standards at all points of service delivery by ensuring the
generation and submission of accurate, timely, valid data to inform on quality
improvement and reporting.
used to generate weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for HIJRA activities in
accordance with UNHCR guidelines and procedures. He/she will actively promote
data quality data standards at all points of service delivery by ensuring the
generation and submission of accurate, timely, valid data to inform on quality
improvement and reporting.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Entry
of data into the RIMS database for asylum seekers and persons subject to
our mandate implies a review of all information contained in the registration
form; - Offer
support in data collection and monitoring, as directed by the Reception
Manager - Receive
and review raw data on the different program activities on a daily basis - Responsible
for receiving and dealing with enquiries and requests relating to data
needs - The
incumbent also maintains the highest standards of data quality by
comparing the data entered with source documents, or re-enters verified
data. - Responsible
for data entry in a timely and accurate manner into the information system
and assists in the compilation of statistical information for reports
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the HIJRA Data Clerk vacancy must hold a
Bachelor’s degree in
Statistics, Computer Science/ Information Technology. - Specialized
training in data management, analysis and interpretation is an added
advantage - A
minimum of two years’ experience in data management/similar job - Good
computer skills and knowledge of common Statistical analysis and database
management packages Ms Access, Ms Excel, STATA, SPSS, EPiDATA - Broad
knowledge and understanding of computer data input equipment and error
resolution in data entry - Ability
to work effectively in difficult situations - Show
commitment to refugees, flexibility and ability to work in a multicultural
environment. - Previous
exposure and experience with the handling of confidential data and
understanding of different methods of data collection - Previous
experience with the UN in general and knowledge of UNHCR operations is an
asset.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an
application letter and Curriculum Vitae including telephone and email contacts
of three referees including your current/most recent employer.
application letter and Curriculum Vitae including telephone and email contacts
of three referees including your current/most recent employer.
Application should be addressed to the:
Country Program Manager,
Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA),
P.O. Box 37703, Kampala, Uganda.
Email to:
[email protected]. The subject line should read: “Data Clerk.”
[email protected]. The subject line should read: “Data Clerk.”
Deadline: 20th December 2016
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