Database Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is an international NGO focused on Child Rights.

To support the development of its Child Protection Programme in Nairobi County, Tdh is encouraging Kenyan Nationals to apply for the position of:

Database Officer 

1 Position
 
Reporting to: Child Protection Project Manager
 
Duty Station: Korogocho, Nairobi County
 
Contract Duration: 1 year (with 3-month probation period)
 
Main responsibilities:
  • In charge of elaborating, developing, follow-up and improvement of data collection tools and the database in support of the case management needs of the project
  • Updates on a regular basis as required the case management database and indicator follow-up document based on trainings, and activities conducted
  • Trains and supports social workers and volunteers and partners in filling in required forms and coordinates data updates, reviews and reports with the team
  • Supports baseline and evaluation exercises with data records tools and develops data analysis reports
  • Develops network to facilitate data sharing as per regulations
Requirements:
  • Diploma in IT and training in data management.
  • Minimum 3 years’ inexperience in data management
  • Knowledge of case management and case management processes
  • Team work
  • Innovation.
  • Project reporting and evaluation experience.
  • Strong training experience required.
  • Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
  • Good computer skills: MS Word and Excel.
Application Modalities:
 
Only candidates that fit the requirements above are invited to submit a covering letter, CV, references, and copies of academic and professional certificates (if requirements are not met or application is incomplete, the application will not be considered). 

The Application can be emailed to kenya@tdh.ch 

Closing date for this position is 11th May 2015

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test and interview. 


Candidates should be available for the written test between 18th and 30th May 2015 in Nairobi/ Garissa.

Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.

Tdh is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.