Danish Refugee Council Vacancies in Uganda

Danish Refugee Council Data Clerk Vacancies in Uganda

Data Clerk

Position Description

Title : Data clerk

Location : Rhino camp

Background

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world.

In Uganda, the DRC programme provides comprehensive assistance and protection to refugees and other vulnerable populations, supports durable solutions to protracted displacement and works to reduce armed violence (for more information go to www.drc.dk)).

All activities implemented by DRC protection sector are monitored / evaluated in accordance to protection standards and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning policy

Purpose

The main purpose of this position is to conduct/implement comprehensive monitoring, evaluation and learning initiatives of DRC protection program in Rhino camp, to ensure that Project activities meet the highest standards possible, improve on data storage, to enhance reporting, and contribute to improving resilience capacity of persons of concerns.

Key Responsibilities

M&E Systems’ implementation

· Manage Monitoring and Evaluation data collection by liaising with Protection staff to ensure that monitoring data is collected, captured in the database, and stored

· Assist in analysis of indicator results, and in providing feedback to project management indicating where project activities and interventions are falling short, meeting or exceeding the expected outputs, outcomes and impact.

· Manage monitoring database for aggregation of monitoring data

· Perform quality assurance functions during data collection, entry and storage

· Take part in development of project M&E plans with close collaboration with project coordinators

· Take part in development and review of data collection tools

M&E reporting and use for decision making

· Assist in the preparation of Monitoring & Evaluation reports.

· Support protection staff in documentation of lessons learnt ,promising and best practices

Capacity building, mentorship & Technical oversight

· Take part in/conduct workshops and training within

· Assist in providing M&E training to staff as necessary.

Reporting Arrangements

Reports to Protection and community services Manager.

Personal Specifications

Essential:

· Undergraduate degree in statistics, or computer science.

· Experience with assessment, research, including data collection and data management.

· Strong computer skills required. Successful candidates will have an excellent

Working knowledge of Excel, and have experience using database and data analysis software.

· Respect strict confidentiality of the data.

· Excellent oral and writing skills in English.

Preferable:

· Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation for UN-funded projects desired.

How to apply:

Applications should be in English and include the following:

A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria and salary expectations.

Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training courses, work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.

The application should be sent to administrator@drcuganda.org and the subject line should read Data Clerk – Rhino camp. The deadline for submission of applications is the 06th March 2017.

We thank applicants for their interest in the position however; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.