Terms of Reference (TOR) For Data Encoder 88 views2 applications

Terms of Reference (TOR) For Data Encoder

1. Introduction

IRC, CARE, JeCCDO, and Selam Awassa with financial assistance from European Union Trust Fund for Africa, managed by the Italian Embassy in Addis Ababa, are implementing a project titled ‘Private Sector Reinforcement Initiative to Stem Migration (PRISM) in Meskan and Silti Woredas in SNPP Region, Ethiopia. The project is implemented in close partnership with Butajira and Worabe TVET Colleges, the two woredas sector offices, and the private sectors that provide wage employment opportunities to the project beneficiaries.

The project is part of the SINCE Program, whose overall objective is to contribute to the reduction of irregular migration from Northern and Central Ethiopia by improving the living conditions of the most vulnerable population, including potential migrants and returnees with specific focus on youth and women. In an effort to improve the living condition of the target beneficiaries, the project strives to facilitate wage employment opportunities to 1,200 irregular migrants vulnerable and returnee youth and women.

IRC would like to hire one Data Encoder with relevant experience to entering data, maintaining databases and client files, managing hard copies, scanning documents and handling other data-related tasks. Entering accurate data while following all regulations and maintaining confidentiality is all part of the job.

2. Objective:

The main objective is to compile, sort and process data. Encoder may also need to do filing and organizing as part of their job duties. This career is suitable for a highly organized individual with solid computer and typing skills and keen attention to detail.

The responsibility of the data encoder will therefore be:

–  Reviewing data to make sure it’s accurate before entering it in the system

–   Entering data from Excel sheet to the database dashboard (Offline data collection software)

–  Maintaining the data system and ensuring all information is correctly recorded

–  Completing data backups

–  Checking your work for errors or duplicate entries

–  Reporting errors to management

–  Keeping records of data entry and database information

3. Deliverable:

–          Entering data to the dashboard (offline data collection application)

–          Entering 700 client data into the dashboard (CommCare app) without duplication.

4. Duration:

• 5 days (October 7-11, 2019)

Job Requirements

Educational back ground and Work experiences:

• BA degree in Computer Science or Information technology or related field with minimum of 2 years’ of experience
• Good at using Offline data collection application such as, KoboCollect and CommCare
• Professional work ethic, integrity, and initiative

The data encoder is expected to submit her/his application letter, Letter of work experience and CV.

How to Apply

How to apply:

• Include both technical and financial proposal along with the above required information, by submitting a sealed application. Submit your application on hand to the following address:

IRC Addis Ababa office, Jackros, Sea’lite Mihret Road, SETS Building 7^th floor.

Telephone. 011 663 67 35

·         Applications will not be returned.  IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

·         Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted. 

 IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer.  IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.