Save the Children

Position: Data Entry Clerk

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Gambella, Ethiopia

Posted date: 7 minutes ago

Application Deadline: Sep, 30/2021 (6 days left)

Save the Children International (SCI) is the world's leading independent organization for children. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity and integrity, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation.

Program/Unit: Humanitarian

Monthly Salary in ETB: As per the organization scale

No. of Position: 1 (One)

Duration of Contract: 1 year with a high possibility of extension

Place of Work: Pinyudo refugee camp, Gambella

ROLE PURPOSE:

In Gambella, SCI is providing child protection services, among other programs and services (primarily Child Protection). Child protection programming in particular is focused on child protection case management services to vulnerable children and children at risk of harm. SCI child protection case managers use ‘CPIMS+’, which is a module of the software ‘Primero’, to document all child protection cases. CPIMS+/Primero acts as a case management tool, as well as a data collection tool. The role of Information Management Data Clerk (IMDC) - Primero is to promote quality and effective outcomes through technically supporting the use of the system. The Data Clerk supports end-users (caseworkers from the camp by providing training and capacity building on the correct use of the system, supports caseworkers to input correct and accurate data and supports the Information Manager/Primero System Administrator in collecting, cleaning, analyzing and reporting on data extracted from the system.

The purpose of the Data Entry Clerk position is to ensure quality data and information is entered, maintained, analyzed and disseminated for effective reporting and documentation of program activities as per the Child protection requirements. She/he will be technically assisted by the System administrator

Key accountabilities

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Enter all data accurately and in a timely manner per instructions of the Primero administrator
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date data.
• Provide end-user training to support electronic records management; Work closely with end-user (CPOs & caseworkers) to collect, and clean data, to Approve BIA, Case Plan, Case Closure in a timely manner.
• Possessor develop an excellent understanding of Primero/CPIMS+
• Ensure high quality and accurate data is recorded in the system by checking for errors and gaps in data
• Participate in the review and analysis of monthly or other reports when requested, to identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation or data recording to enhance the quality of reporting
• Ensure that the confidentiality and protection of client data is respected and prioritized at all times and that any breaches in confidentiality or data protection are reported immediately
• Perform field visits to ensure the quality of data collected by programs and to verify the accuracy of reported data
• Troubleshoot any issues regarding data collection and data entry
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by the system administrator.
• Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modeling Save the Children values
• Holds suppliers accountable to deliver on their responsibilities

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and takes responsibility for their own personal development
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale

Collaboration:

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence
• Displays consistent excellent judgment

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree or Diploma in computer science with 2 years work experience in a data entry or related position, preferably with increasing responsibilities.
• Proficiency in computer software such as Windows, Word, Excel, and Access
• Efficient skill for posting data into computer

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Highly developed relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Highly developed verbal and communication skills including fluency in English
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• High levels of attention to detail and quality
• Computer literacy (including advanced excel skills)
• Ability to travel in the region and internationally

PERSONAL BEHAVIOURS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Commitment to Save the Children’s mission and values
• Initiative, flexibility and ability to work independently as well as in a team
• High levels of self-motivation and initiative
• Ownership and accountability of own work

Willingness to live in a hardship area This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

How to apply

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Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.