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Friday 18 October 2013

DATA ASSISTANT - FFA PROJECT (KENYAN JOBS AND JOBS IN KENYA OCTOBER 2013)

Title: Data Assistant - FFA Project

Tracking Code: 302319-818
Job Location: Lodwar, North-Eastern (Kaskazini Mashariki), Kenya
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Job Description
  • Fluency in written and oral English, Kiswahili
  • Knowledgeable in Community Based Targetting and Community Based Resilience Analysis.
  • Proficiency in use of relevant Computer Packages (MS Word, Excel, Database, Publisher and SPSS)
  • Strong communication, report writing, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Willing and ability to work and live in rural setups with minimal supervision

Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Information Technology/Computer science and or statistics
  • Required Experience
  • 3 years working experience in implementing and monitoring  donor funded project

Duties And Responsibilities
  • Design, develop and implement the database at field level for storing, sharing and analyzing data in all areas of the projects’ undertakings.
  • Work with the Project Officers and Field Officers to check and verify data relating to all project activities, and develop suitable monitoring and reporting tools.
  • Coordinating and supervising methodologies of data collection and verification through the use of computer applications like word processing, spread sheet analysis, access programs among other utilities. 
  • Ensure information on food distribution, Non-Food Items distribution and work norms achieved is keyed in for reporting purposes. 
  • Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting of all the project activities according to established procedures. 
  • Process and distribute a variety of reports including minutes, monthly and annual reports to their respective respondents as required. 
  • Handle data processing operation relating to specific or multiple projects and general maintenance of the database which entails compiling, sorting and verifying accuracy of data entered by comparing with source documents and making the necessary adjustments. 
  • Provision of IT support which entails advising on the operations and maintenance of computer hardware and software. 
  • Develops and maintains relevant databases and filing systems for optimal management of project information and contacts. 
  • Contribute to the project monitoring of performance indicators and regular reporting systems by preparing data analysis, summary sheets and reports in accordance to project needs.
  • Work in conjunction with the Logistics officer and Office Assistant to provide administrative support to the Project Staff. 
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

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