Shelter Data Entry Clerk

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa: ROLE PURPOSE: (this role is dependent on funding) Lebanonnow has the largest number of Syrian Refugees. As of 21th   November there are 127,420 registered refugees or refugees awaiting   registration (UNHCR). With the winter months now upon us winter preparedness   is essential. Families displaced by the fighting arrive with few belongings   and with inadequate access to essential needs including housing, water, food,   and healthcare. SCI is highly concerned for refugees, returnees and   vulnerable host communities, particularly children, as the winter approaches.   The shelter and non-food item situation for children and their families   affected by the crisis is barely satisfactory at present – whether living in   tents in camps, or in crowded host community houses, or occupying unsuitable   buildings, this shelter will not provide the warmth and protection over the   next 3-6 months. Needs are likely to sharply increase as the winter   approaches and as the refugee influx increases. If not met, these needs will   result in critical threats to health, nutrition and protection  – especially for children   Save   the Children is assisting vulnerable families to prepare themselves for the   winter months. Essential non-food and shelter items are being provided   through voucher programmes. An essential component of this programming is   collecting data from beneficiaries during registration and monitoring; all   data must be entered into a database to facilitate analysis.   SCOPE OF   ROLE: Reports to: Shelter   Officer Dimensions: Save the Children Lebanon   country office has a national coverage with field bases in Quobayat,Tripoli and Bekaa.  As the Shelter components increase, efficient   data entry is essential to ensure organized and monitored implementation. Staff directly reporting to this post:  N/A KEY AREAS   OF ACCOUNTABILITY:      Prepares        source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information;        establishing entry priorities.    Processes        beneficiaries and account source documents by reviewing data for deficiencies;        resolving discrepancies by using standard procedures or returning        incomplete documents to the Officer for resolution.    Enters beneficiaries        and account data by inputting alphabetic and numeric information according        to screen format    Maintains        data entry requirements by following data program techniques and        procedures.    Verifies        entered beneficiaries and account data by reviewing, correcting,        deleting, or re-entering data; combining data from both systems when        account information is incomplete; purging files to eliminate        duplication of data.    Secures        information by completing data base backups.    Maintains        operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed        changes.    Maintains        beneficiaries’ confidence and protects operations by keeping information        confidential.    Contributes        to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.    Comply with Save the Children policies and        practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and        safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.