Data Entry Assistant

General objective of the job

The Data Entry Assistant assists in the overall implementation of the project.

Position in the organisation

The Data Entry Assistant is part of the Program Implementation Department reporting to the Project Manager.

S/he does not manage staff.

Result areas

• Preparing and sorting documents for data entry
• Entering data into database system, and checking to ensure the accuracy of the data that has been inputted
• Resolving discrepancies in information and obtaining further information for incomplete documents
• Creating data backups as part of a contingency plan
• Prepare data entry reports when needed
• Follow up and data entry on RAIS and any other program requested by manager
• Support field staff in preparing data processed
• Further to proper check-ups enters on daily basis all data into external partners and internal data base
• Be available to take a part in meetings organized in office as per management request
• Data entry on Child level monitoring system (CLM) per cycle.
• Coordinate with team about all data entry documents ( attendance sheets and scoring )
• Visits to the field when necessary
• Other related duties as identified by supervisor.

Knowledge and Experience

• Computer literacy and familiarity with various computer programs
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work to time constraints
• Team work
• Analytical thinking
• Planning and organizing, ability to work under pressure
• Respect of confidentiality and data protection
• Previous experience as a data entry or similar position will be considered an advantage.

Professional competency

• Minimum 2 years of data entry experience
• Good level of numeracy
• Very good level in Excel.

Result: the project is monitored in such a matter that all issues are discussed and all concerns are reported.