Data Entry Assistant at the Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (Caritas Nigeria) - Zinnok Initiative for Women and Children

Zinnok Initiative for Women and Children, a National Non-Governmental Organization founded in 2011 with headquarters in Umuahia, Abia State, operates across resource-limited communities, providing impactful interventions for vulnerable populations, particularly in health (including infectious diseases like HIV, Hepatitis, and Tuberculosis), sexual reproductive health, free multi-disease medical outreaches, safe water provision, improved sanitation, good governance, and community development programs. With a commendable reach of over 2.5 million Nigerians, Zinnok has garnered support from esteemed partners such as the World Bank HIV/AIDS Fund, United States Ambassador’s Self-Help Program, Switzerland Embassy, and others.

The organization's success extends to capacity-building initiatives, offering training on advocacy, gender issues, women in politics, resource mobilization, business management, and empowerment, contributing significantly to positive change. Zinnok is currently working in Partnership with Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (CCFN) in the ACCESS PROJECT in Abia state, exemplifying its ongoing commitment to expanding its impact and addressing critical issues in the region.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Entry Assistant

Location: Umuahia, Abia
Employment Type: Full-time

Background

• The Accelerated Control of HIV Epidemic and Sustainability Solution (ACCESS) project is a comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment program to be implemented in Abia, Enugu and Imo States.
• It is a 5-year program (October, 2022 to September, 2027) to be implemented by Caritas Nigeria in partnership with; Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Vantage Technology and African Disease Prevention and Research Development Initiative (ADRAP) as the sole Implementing Partner in these states.

Job Summary

• The Data Entry Assistant is expected to carry out data entry into all EMR and electronic platforms provided by CCFN for documenting service delivery and other efforts of the CBO.
• This requires daily and weekly data collation and reporting activities in the community where primary implementation takes place.
• They will additionally ensure the availability of quality data through regular scheduled data verifications and validations activities.
• S/he will ensure the availability and use of Program Monitoring and Evaluation tools.
• The ideal person is expected to support the CBO Monitoring and Evaluation in the achievement of all Strategic Information mandates assigned the CBO.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Carryout data entry for HTS and Treatment indicators in the course of service delivery at CBO level.
• Assist in providing SI related technical support and supervision in the planning, implementation and review of program implementation strategies.
• Support CBO technical staff in ensuring service delivery activities are recorded into the provided national tools as appropriate. Transcribing the services recorded into the NMRS and other electronic platforms provided is a critical component of his/her task.
• Consistently identify gaps in M&E processes and resolve them under the supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation officer.
• Responsible for logistic support activities which include prompt supply of PMM and PME forms and registers in the course of project implementation to prevent of stock outs of same.
• Participate in relevant trainings, coaching sessions and other forums that increases job knowledge and improves overall quality.
• Participates actively in Data Quality Assurance (DQA) activities and other data quality and validation activities to ensure our data meets standards set for quality.

Additional Responsibilities:

• The Responsibilities (Above) are not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other related tasks as required and will be responsible for reporting and communicating progress and achievement of the specific assigned tasks.

Qualifications and Experience
Qualified applicants must have:

• Minimum of OND. Bachelor’s Degree or HND preferable.
• Completion of NYSC or an exemption certificate.
• Experience in health- related M&E is an added advantage.
• Hands on experience in the use of computer (Word processing, Excel, and database programs).
• Good communication and reporting skills including proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Key Competencies:
Applicants must also possess:

• Good organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and make reasoned judgments in a timely fashion. Committing to a course of action without undue delay or prevarication
• Team work and personal impact
• Attention to detail.

Additional Advantage.

• Understanding of faith-based organizations and capacity-building in local partnerships
• Familiarity with policies, procedures, and priorities of Caritas agencies
• Demonstrated commitment to improving gender equality in programming and operations.
• Flexibility to work both in a team and independently
• Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Letter of Application with a recently updated CV as a single PDF file format (as an attachment) to: [email protected] using the Job Title and Applicant's Name (e.g. "Usman OBI - ART NURSE or Johnson Bunmi - Programme Officer") as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.