Somalia: Data Entry Clerk FAO/15/2013

Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) FAO Somalia and the direct supervision of the Data Systems & Information Manager, the Data Entry Clerk will focus on the following areas and tasks:
Act as principal data entry clerk for all FSNAU data collected in the field by performing the following duties;

• Receiving, cleaning, entering all Food Security and Nutrition data sets from the field according to FSNAU priorities

• Cleaning/ checking all data entered against hard copies files

• Maintain a ‘received data’ log of what data are received and not received

• Keep the Technical team updated on status of received/not-received data

• Work in close contact with relevant Analysts reporting on data quality and progress on data entry

• Supervision of short term data entry assistance during high demand times

• Assist in development of data management process and data flow procedures ensuring hard copy, soft copy, and metadata management systems are effective

• Archiving/ scanning of all hard copy forms including development of storage folders with appropriate names

• Meta-dating all FSNAU, partner organization, and any peripheral information (soft and hard copy)

• Following guidance of Analysts convert files to appropriate formats as needed

• Research and collect information from websites and other sources as needed to fill in data gaps under the guidance of the Data Systems Manager

• Act as the principal liaison person for FSNAU products including printing and maintenance of all reports, publications, etc.

• Assist in document binding and finishing

• Any other duty as assigned

Education:

• Diploma or relevant information system training.

Work Experience:

• Experience in projects involving information system (database, web, network administration, system management, etc)

• Expert knowledge of computers both hardware and software specifically Epi Info 2000, Epi6 and Epi Data Responsible and eager to work with a team and alone

Languages:

English & Somali

Grade: SC3

Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement Number along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form available at http://fmt.faoso.net/documents/PH_form-Blank.docx

E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and applications should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org The subject line of the e-mail message should be indicated as per the specific Vacancy Announcement Number for each position as indicated CONFIDENTIAL– FAO/15/2013

If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked in the same way and sent to the following address:

FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating Vacancy Announcement as appropriate in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.

Applications must be received by Friday, May 17th 2013. Late applications will not be considered. Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.

All positions are open to Somali Nationals ONLY.