Data Capture Clerk – GOAL 3123 views

Career Opportunities with GOAL
GOAL is an equal opportunity employer to all individuals seeking possible employment with the organization. We are looking for suitably qualified, highly competent and motivated individuals to be part of the GOAL Zimbabwe team for the Zimbabwe Country Program on a fixed term duration.

General Description of the Role
Reporting to the MEAL Officer, the Data Capturer Clerk, will be responsible for typing project information into a database from paper documents having accurate and updated data that are easily accessible through a digital database. The incumbent should be computer savvy with experience using the SCOPE system and a fast typist with a keen eye for detail. Understanding of data confidentiality principles is compulsory.

Summary of Key Duties

• Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems;
• Create spreadsheets with large numbers of figures;
• Verify data by comparing it to source documents;
• Update existing project 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.

Person Specifications (Attributes and Qualifications)

• Professional qualification in information technology, database management or equivalent;
• Certificate in monitoring and evaluation, project management desirable;
• +1-year proven experience in data entry and management;
• Working knowledge of WFP’s digital platform management system (SCOPE)
• Fast typing skills 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;
• Great attention to detail; Good command of English both oral and written and customer service skills;
• Willing to work in remote locations.