Handicap International Data Clerk Career in Dadaab Kenya

Position: Data Clerk
Responsible to:- Operational Manager – Dadaab
Location: Dadaab
Closing date: - 4th February 2011
The Organization
Handicap International is an INGO specialising in the field of disability and development. A strong emphasis is placed on empowering people with disabilities through their integration into mainstream development activities and the provision of appropriate health and rehabilitation services to ensure equal opportunities for all.
The Position
The Data Clerk is under the direct supervision of the Operational Manager. He/she contributes towards the development and management of the data base for Persons With Disability including baseline information for programming . He/she has to adhere to the principle of confidentiality
S/he will be responsible for
·         Being the custodian and manager of the disability data and any other related biodata information with utmost accuracy and confidentiality
·         Computerizing client’s bio data and follow up
·         Maintaining the database software and suggesting updates and improvements
·         Generating statistics reports on monthly basis and as per request
·         Generate comprehensive data for reporting on key variables (per camp, by gender, type of disability,…)
·         editing the data using graphs and tables
Qualifications and skills required:
Education
·         Relevant training in ICT from a recognized institution
Experience
·         2 years practical experience in data entry
Attributes
·         proactive
·         creativity
·         accountability
·         interpersonal skills
·         Persuasiveness
Languages
·         Fluency in English ( written and spoken) mandatory
If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV(including 3 referees with their current contacts) by email to recruit06@handicap-international.or.ke so as to reach on or before 4th February, 2011 5.00pm.
The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Data Clerk Position” or hand delivered to :- AGK security guards at the main gate UNHCR compound (DMO)
Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.
Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.
Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Females and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply

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