SUMMARY
Whiz Kids Workshop was established in a living room by a husband-and-wife team in 2005. We produce educational materials, including the internationally acclaimed children’s television show Tsehai Loves Learning, which are entertaining and economically self- sustainable. Topics range from health education to character building to literacy. We are now accepting applicants that are excellent in computer application that can support all programs both in office and field setting for Data entry, Monitoring and Management. This position will work in close collaboration of WKW’s ICT Department. The main purpose of the Data Management Officer is to oversee the company's various data systems. S/he will be responsible for overview and carrying out data management tasks including organizing, storing and analyzing data as efficiently as possible, while always upholding agreed-upon security standards. S/he also performs data entry and data verification according to established procedures using data entry devices, data entry screens, or data handling systems.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and implement data management plans
Oversee data management work performed by staff and partners
Regularly back up data
Produce weekly, monthly, annual data reports
Assist in defining and/or creating data listings, summary table validation, data
specifications and/or process data transfers in preparation for statistical review
and/or data management audit
Manage routine data, including data cleaning and entry to ensure completeness and
quality
Collaborate with fellow staff members to discuss any data problems that may arise and develop potential solutions.
Reviews data backed up to ensure completeness and accuracy
Completes data management by sorting, batching, and archiving files
Understand and ensure data privacy law and standards
Ensures strict confidentiality of client records; maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Ensures data quality management system is in place by following up the data collection tools and methods, data collections, processing, analysis, interpretation, usage and storage as well as reuse.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Qualifications:
Minimum Diploma/Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information System, MIS, statistics, or any other relevant fields.
Excellent computer applications skills and advanced knowledge of MS Office skill is required.
Fast learner and interested in the management of information system applications.
Good communication skill: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively, Listens to
others, correctly interprets messages from others responds appropriately
Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Must also be comfortable in diagnosing and troubleshooting computer problems
and install software and perform tests on computer equipment and programs,
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
Skills:
Basic Computer troubleshooting, Organization, Typing, Data Entry Skills, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Thoroughness, Independence, Quick Learner.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years for Diploma and 1 year for Degree as a Data clerk/Data Encoder, or in data management and analysis
Terms of Employment:
Full Time, on contract basis to be renewed up on performance
Salary:
As per the Company Scale Location:
Addis Ababa, Whiz Kids Head Office