Job Description

The Data Coordinator(s) based in Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar and Shashamene will collect, enter, clean and manage data from various data sources, mainly program beneficiaries in the three sites. Under the supervision of the Research Officer and with support of Senior Research Manager, the Data Coordinators will ensure accurate and timely data collection, entry at regional level and cleaning of program and research data into the appropriate database system.  

• Manage the data collection and entry of project beneficiaries and mentors at regional level. 

• Undertake data collection among beneficiaries and mentors, ensuring quality and accurate data and ensuring safeguarding of all project affiliates.

• Ensure regional databases are complete, up to date and accurate, including registration data, data from attendance at safe spaces, performance data for each girl, and attendance data from mentors.

• Manage databases of the Population Council at regional level including all MIS databases.

• Manage receipt and storage of MIS documents, as per the organization’s policy.

• Enter data on information collected through routine monitoring and MIS tools.

• Record the number of cases/records entered and the time spent completing tasks.

· Ensure accuracy of all data recorded by comparing the data entered with source documents and resolve questions, inconsistencies, or missing data.

· Verify, merge and backup data and feed updated database for HQ research staff.

·Respond to inquiries regarding entered data as requested.

·Ensure adherence to ethical guidelines, including confidentiality of the information and secure storage of data.

·Other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree level education with experience in data collection, survey administration and data entry.
• Fluent in English and Amharic. Shashamene position requires proficiency in Oromiffa.
• Ability to operate various data entry programs such as EPI-Data, EPI-Info and ACCESS.
• Able to work effectively, efficiently and in a concentrated manner.
• Careful attention to detail and able to manage data in an organized and systematic manner.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing, with excellent English language skills.

How to Apply

The Population Council is an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and to help achieve a humane, equitable, and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council conducts biomedical, social science, and public health research and helps build research capacities in developing countries. Established in 1952, the Council is governed by an international board of trustees. Its New York headquarters supports a global network of country offices. We are seeking an individual to fill the position described. If you know of a qualified candidate or are interested in applying for this position, please send resume and cover letter to the attention of: Ethiojobs

 The Population Council provides equal opportunity; decisions on employment are based on an individual’s qualifications as related to the position for which s/he is being considered. The Council especially encourages applications from qualified women and members of minority groups. The Population Council is international in the composition of its board of trustees and its staff, as well as in the nature and deployment of its activities.

 PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR COVER LETTER, SALARY EXPECTATIONS AND CV ON ETHIOJOBS BY OCTOBER 29 2020