Fresher Documentation Assistant Job Vacancies – Refugee Law Project (RLP)

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Job Title:    Documentation Assistant (Fresher Jobs)  

Organisation:  Refugee Law Project (RLP)

Duty Station:   Kitgum, Uganda

 

About US:

The Refugee Law Project (RLP) is an outreach project of the School of Law, Makerere University. Our Mission is to empower asylum seekers, refugees, deportees, IDPs and host communities to enjoy their human rights and lead dignified lives. The Refugee Law Project has a wide physical presence with offices in Kampala, Hoima, Mbarara, Gulu, Kitgum, Nakivale, Kyangwali, Kiryandongo, Lamwo, Adjumani, Maaji II, Bidibidi (Yumbe), Palorinya (Moyo) and Arua.

 

Job Summary:  The Documentation Assistant is responsible for organising data for providing direct support to clients undergoing physical and psychological rehabilitation. Specifically, s/he will manage the data related to all stages of client interventions in line with the Screen-Refer-Support-Document methodology to maximise the usage of data collected for project monitoring purposes and wider research purposes.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Documentation and Archival

  • Assist in updating online databases related to screening, profiling and testimony documentation
  • Store, catalogue and retrieve documents related to the SRSD process
  • Support in the process of analysing of screening database
  • Participate and engage in data collection through interviews, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluate data, identify causes of problems and to determine proper response approaches
  • Record clients’ testimonies and success stories
  • Update clients’ databases on existing online and offline tools

Project and Programme Support and Administration

  • Keep track of the stationery and materials necessary to support the documentation process
  • Participate in research projects and programmes and context/situational analysis

Capacity Building and Mentorship

  • Support in organising periodic training on data management for staff and support groups
  • Participate in training and mentorship programmes in and around the project area
  • Support in organising special sessions on documentation during induction of new staff and in the English for Adult classes

Dissemination

  • Disseminate required documents on time for all activities on time.


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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Diploma in Economics, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Information Management or Statistics
  • One year of proven working experience as a researcher and/or social data analyst in a busy organisation with high volumes of data/ information
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Demonstrated experience in social research field-work involving a range of data collection techniques
  • Experience with Tableau or other data visualisation software
  • Excellent written and spoken English and presentation skills
  • Proven expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques and strong knowledge and application of other data management best practices
  • Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint; experience with MS Project
  • Proficiency with SQL commands, relational and dimensional database constructs
  • Experience with GIS software and geo-mapping
  • Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and ability to appropriately prioritise competing tasks
  • Effective and efficient time management skills
  • Proven ability to work in a dynamic team environment with minimal supervision, anticipating needs and requests;
  • Self-motivated, versatile and adaptable to different cultures and people.

 

How to Apply:

All candidates should submit a motivation letter, an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and academic certificates relevant to the position applied for in one PDF Document not exceeding 8 pages. You can include links to your writings in your CV. Please apply at the link below.

 

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Deadline: 5th July 2023

 

NB:

  • Applications received after this time and date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Candidates must be in a position to cover their own travel expenses for interviews.
  • Refugee Law Project is a human-rights based organization with strong Anti-Discrimination policies.
  • Women and Refugees are encouraged to apply

 

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