Data Entry Clerks at Mercy Corps (2 Openings)

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Entry Clerk

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract
Report to: MEL Officer
Work closely with: The MEL Officer, and Program teams.
Slot: 2 Openings

About the Project

• The PARTNER Project is a 5-year USAID-funded project that seeks to ensure that Nigerian communities, government, security, and civil society actors will collaborate to increase the effectiveness, local ownership, and sustainability of an inclusive Early Warning Early Response (EWER) system for improved violence prevention.
• The above will be achieved when key stakeholders work together to create and sustain conflict EWER systems to foster peace and tolerance in communities and mitigate banditry and criminality in areas currently affected or at risk of violent conflict.
• A diverse set of key stakeholders will be engaged in community-based effort to promote communication, dispute resolution, dialogue, and advocacy for peace and reconciliation
• Mercy Corps-PARTNER Activity is looking for two (2) Data Entry Clerks to type information into our database from paper documents. The ideal candidates will be computer-savvy and fast typists with a keen eye for detail. You will report to the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer. Understanding data confidentiality principles is compulsory.
• The organization will rely on you for accurate and updated data that are easily accessible through a digital database.

Project Description
The Data Entry Clerks will work on this project which is broken down into two specific aspects:

• Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems using keyboards, data recorders, or optical scanners.
• Type in data provided directly by program team members.
• Verify data by comparing it to source documents.

The second aspect of the work will include the following:

• Update existing data.
• Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested.
• Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation.
• Sort and organize paperwork after entering data to ensure it is not lost.
• Provide occasional administrative support.

Outputs:

• Deliverable 1 — Data entry for event attendance quarter 2,3,4 FY 23 and FY24
• Deliverable 2 - Data entry for women in substantive role quarters 2,3,4 FY 23 and FY24
• Deliverable 3 — Database for trained participants 2,3,4 FY 23 and FY24

Timeframe:

• January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024

Data Entry Clerk Qualifications/Skills

• High school degree or equivalent
• Proven experience as a data entry clerk
• Fast typing skills: Knowledge of the touch-typing system is strongly preferred
• Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel etc.)
• Working knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware and peripheral devices
• Basic understanding of data collection software such as Commcare, Ona, Kobocollect etc
• Good command of English both oral and written and customer service skills
• Great attention to detail

Payment Plan:
This will be made based on daily service delivery:

Application Closing Date
12th January, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and CV to: [email protected] using "Data Entry Clerks" as the subject of the email.

Note

• The data entry clerk might decide to start with any of the deliverables listed above.
• Payment is based on daily timesheet
• There is no reimbursement for communication and transportation