Data Clerk

Job Description

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (www.rescue.org) is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation, and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.

The IRC began programming in northern Uganda in 1998 in response to mass displacement and devastation wrought by rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the remote, conflict-affected region of Karamoja and in 2011, began working with refugees in Kampala. Monitoring the influx of South Sudanese refugees at the end of 2015, the IRC began scaling up its response to refugees arriving in the West Nile region. By promoting durable solutions that deliver on the interdependent aims of saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC in Uganda is laying the building blocks for long-term stability and development - bringing people from harm to home. The IRC currently works in 9 districts in Uganda, including Kitgum, Lamwo, Kyegegwa, Moroto, Amudat, Yumbe, Arua, Kasese and Kampala. The IRC will be moving into additional/new locations in refugee settlements in Kiryandongo and Zombo.

The IRC is currently implementing its health and nutrition program in West Nile and Acholi focusing on providing primary health care services to refugees in their settlements. Similar services will be extended to the new locations starting January 2020.

The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 supporting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), refugees and various institutions in the country, notably the government, community-based organizations (CBOs), civil society organizations (CBOs) and the private sector. The current program portfolio in Uganda includes health and nutrition, support to persons with specific needs (PSNs) including case management, legal assistance to refugees, prevention, and response to gender-based violence, Education and economic recovery and development (ERD). The IRC has a country office in Kampala and field offices in Amudat, Imvepi, Kyegegwa, Lamwo, Moroto/ Kiryandongo and Yumbe, as well as an urban office in Nsambya within Kampala.

Job Overview: Working under the supervision and guidance of the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer and the M&E Assistant, the Data Clerk will be based in IRC Field Office in Imvepi. The Data Clerk will work closely with all program staff in the field to implement the IRC M&E commitments, improve program quality through enhanced data management systems and processes supporting both HEHS. The position will support measurement in the Field Office. The Data Clerk will support the M&E officer and Assistant in managing day to day M&E tasks arising in the Field Office and providing technical support to field teams to ensure effective implementation of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities: •Works with other health workers to update all appropriate registers and databases. •Ensure proper storage/filling of reports/forms in designated places. •Tracks file/form movements between care centers. •Cross checks entered data to ensure data quality and completeness. •Runs consistency quality checks and makes edits as appropriate. •Update indicator performance tracking tables in coordination with M&E officers. •Requisitions for registers/ tools and ensuring that they are in constant supply and proper use. •Supports the implementation of IRC’s standards including the Monitoring for action standards in field sites. •Perform analysis and compile data for reporting and use at field sites for decision making. •Conduct regular data reviews with health workers and provide mentorship in data quality assurance and use. •Participate in surveys and assessments when as needed and support with data management functions. •Support consolidation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. •Reports any errors and malfunctions in data and computer. •Makes routine backups and updates on the M&E box files at scheduled intervals. •Any other duties assigned by the supervisors.

Qualifications

•Diploma in Statistics, demography, Economics, or related field. Computer literate in MS Office. •Applications and Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage. •At least one year of working experience in a related field. •Previous work with an NGO in similar programs. •Remains productive when under pressure. •Ability to enhance good interpersonal relationship. •Good communication skills. •A good command of both written and spoken English. •Excellent organizational skills •Works collaboratively with team members to achieve results. •Relates and works well with people of different cultures, gender, and backgrounds. •Flexibility and prepared to work additional hours •Ability to multi-task •Ability to work both independently and as part of a team •Able to respond rapidly to changing environments yet remain productive and focused. •Strong and fast computer skills (Primarily Word, Excel, and Power Point and Outlook). •Familiar with digital data collection and analysis packages (KOBO Toolbox, ODK Collect, MS Excel, SPSS, Commcare)

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.