Data Entry Officer National Position

Main Objectives: Based in Zahle, the Data Entry Officer (DEO) will make sure that data coming from different field sources are accurately and consistently entered in ad hoc databases, cross-checked and validated before being processed. The DEO will always reconcile data entries with hard copies, maintain beneficiaries’ confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential. . Reporting to: Community Services Specialist/National Protection officer Specific duties and responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities of the consultant are listed as follows: Enter paper forms, attendance sheets, paper questionnaires, survey outputs, post-distribution monitoring forms, logbooks, field assessment forms and other paper inputs from Field Officers, Team Leaders and Information Officers into set databases; Enter data in a timely and accurate manner into spread-sheets and Word documents; Provide databases to supervisor  and Track basic statistics and trends from the data, in collaboration with the team; Prepare updated figures and information requests, as requested by  team; Prepare source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information; establishing entry priorities when necessary; Process beneficiaries and account source documents by reviewing data for deficiencies; resolving discrepancies or returning incomplete documents to the Officer for resolution; Enter beneficiaries and account data by inputting alphabetic and numeric information according to screen and paper format; Maintain data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures; Reconcile data entries with hard copies, to ensure proper entry and cross checking; Verify entered beneficiaries and account data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or re-entering data;  purging files to eliminate duplication of data; Secure information by completing data base backups; Maintain beneficiaries’ confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential; Other duties as required. The qualified candidate must be flexible in this regard! Qualification and experience: High school or technical school graduate, Bachelor Degree preferable; Previous experience with an NGO preferred, especially within data entry work; Computer literacy, particularly in Word and Excel; Strong Arabic AND English reading, writing and comprehension skills, both languages are a must; Fast typing speed; Good level of numeracy; Skills and traits: Able to work outside of regular working hours as required, including evenings and weekends if required; Patience, good personal organisation, good communication and ability to work in teams, seriously, rigorously and personal accountability; Initiative, flexibility and willing to learn; Ability to work under time pressure, independently, and with limited supervision Stress-resilient and ability to cope with tight deadlines and complex problems;