VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Posi Handicap International (HI) tion: Data Clerk Responsible to: Data Officer Location: Dadaab – Non Family Duty Station Closing date: 6 th July, 2015 5pm

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position:  Data Clerk                      Responsible to: Data Officer
Location: Dadaab – Non Family Duty Station   Closing date: 6
th
 July, 2015 5pm
THE ORGANIZATION
 Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid
organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and
disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable
groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential
needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity
and their fundamental rights.
The rehabilitation project in Dadaab aims to provide and secure tangible and
measurable improvement of independency in activities of daily living and
quality of life of refugees living with physical impairment or disability.
THE POSITION
Responsible for contributing towards development and management of  the
database for Persons with Disabilities ( PwDs), including baseline information for
Dadaab project programming. 
S/he will be responsible for:-
1. Provision of data in relation  project activities 
 Linking with implementing partners.
 Assisting in building capacity of incentive workers and host
community volunteers on data collection and accurate use of data
collection tools.
2. Collecting data to inform project reports by
 Cross checking of data collected both in the database and assessment
forms
 Contributing towards the development of data collection tools
 Organizing and keeping good records of materials obtained through
project implementation period of capitalization.
 Working closely with the field receptionist to ensure flow of information
and filing system is followed.

3. Contributing to project planning by
 Participating in review of project plans
 Contributing to the development of the project’s monitoring and   
implementing plan.
 Any other duties assigned.

Qualifications and Experience required 

EDUCATION


 Certificate or equivalent in information Technology
EXPERIENCE
 Minimum of 2 years practical experience in related
discipline, particularly in development or
humanitarian context.
 Knowledge of disability and community based
rehabilitation will be an added advantage.
SKILLS
 Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
 Somali will be an added advantage.
 Knowledge of MS Office.
 Proven skills in Information Technology.
 Proven skills in Data analysis and Management.
 Knowledge of Data analysis soft ware’s e.g. SPSS,
EPI-info will be an added advantage.
 Reporting and monitoring skills.
 Excellent communication skills.
 Good
 Must have good understanding of data
confidentiality issues.
 Must have good record keeping skills.
 Must be able to input data accurately.
 At least a minimum speed of 75 words per minute  
ATTRIBUTES
 Good organizational skills
 Team player
 Problem solving
 Flexible
 Innovative
 Ability to multitask
 Decision making
 Fast learner


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
OFFICIAL contacts) to :-  G4S security guards at the main gate UNHCR compound
(DMO) or  by email to :- recruit03@handicap-international.or.ke . The email
subject line should be marked: “Application for Data Clerk –DDB  Position”.

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