Data Entry Assistant Education Department (Part-Time)

Program Background: The International Rescue Committee is an international organization specializing in emergency and humanitarian programming. In response to the influx of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, the IRC is starting a Community Based Education program focused on meeting the educational needs of refugee populations. The IRC Education program activities will be implemented in various locations in across Bekka.   Position Overview The IRC is running community classes for 2,500 students in Bekka. These community classes will take place in and close to ITS settlements to reach out of school refugee and marginalized Lebanese students. IRC Education needs a data entry assistant to enter attendance data from community classes into excel format, and to assist with other data entry needs, based around children’s enrollment and community engagement activities.   Responsbilites: Responsible for entering data collected by the Community Based Education Officers, PTA Officers and Community Mobilizers   Ensures regular entry and filing of data into the database of the Education Department Reports regularly to the Education Manager-Bekka  on the progress and inaccuracies of the data entered into excel and ODK data system Ensures that the data of the hard copies are filled and the ambiguous data forms returned to the respective community workers for accuracy   Essential: The post holder will be a qualified Lebanese, with the following essential attributes: Good command of computer, including Excel, Word and Database software, including apps such as ODK if possible Honesty, forthrightness, and accuracy are absolutely necessary. Understanding the nature of the data entered and its usage are necessary, as it will allow identifying possible incoherence in the data collected. The Data Entry assistant must be thorough and meticulous, in order to avoid mistakes in data entry. Good organizational and communication skills with international and national staff.   Working hours: 20 hours per week