Requisition ID 5702 - Posted 08/21/2023 - Programs - Service Contractor - Blumont Global Development (Blumont Global Development)

Blumont is a global organization working with local communities to design and implement innovative approaches to building infrastructure, delivering lifesaving humanitarian assistance, and bridging the gap from early recovery through long-term stability and development. Blumont serves underserved populations, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of conflict, and tackles development challenges through programming tailored to local contexts and needs in order to empower communities from relief and recovery to sustainable resilience.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Data Quality Assistant  under the supervision of Data Management Officer is responsible for helping to ensure that the process of data & information management related to the program teams is properly maintained and updated, producing solid and integrated information as well as producing reports covering team activities and programs for Program Manager, M&E Units and other related units.

The role reports to:  Data management Officer

Staff reporting to this post: N/A 

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABLITY

• Review field data for completeness and accuracy and develop report of data quality
• Enter complete data of programs in the database
• Under supervision of Data Management Officer, randomly review the entered data
•  Cleaning data and making ready for uploading into database and analysis  
•  Review data received from partners and share data quality report with Data management Officer
• Clean the received data in guidance from Data management Officer
• Generate monthly data quality status report.
• Perform weekly back-up of data entered on a hard drive.
• Other duties as assigned and agreed upon.
• Management and archive files on Google drive.

Capacity building

• Train field staff/partners on qualitative and quantitative data collection tools, and other processes as required.
• Assist the Data Management Officer in improving Data management initiative by identifying good practices, field tested lessons learned, and creative recommendations; share with and encourage staff to incorporate these in their daily work

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma Certificate in Information Technology

EXPERIENCE and SKILLS

• Must be able to work independently and show initiative.
• Previous work experience with an NGO is preferable.
• Up to one year’s experience working on the computer in Microsoft Office applications including Excel is required. Skills in other programs, such as Access or statistical packages are also desirable.
• Excellent skills using the computer keyboard (numbers and letters).
• Arabic language oral and written is required.
• Must be able to type in Arabic
• Attention to detail and patience to double check data entry is essential.
• Good basic math skills are essential and general knowledge of statistical principles is preferred.
• Basic spoken English is a plus.

Success Factors:

• Proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and be accountable for results
• The ability to multi-task, innovate, and effectively communicate key information in support of changing program activities is necessary.
• A willingness to take initiative, creatively solve problems, juggle multiple priorities under pressure, and to calmly and diplomatically deal with unexpected and sudden events impacting program operations is also essential.
• A learning approach to work with excellent capacity building skills
• Attention to detail and patience to double check data results

Commitment:

All role holder is expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our code of business ethics, core values, anti-harassment policy and PSEA policies.

Other Considerations:

• Candidates from the local area are encouraged to apply.

Blumont is an equal-opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce and continually strives to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants, therefore, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Blumont will review the applications on rolling basis and may close the advertisement before the deadline if the ideal candidate was found. One or more similar/different positions maybe filled in this recruitment activity depending on the applicants’ qualifications.

Blumont’s selection process will include rigorous background checks and all team members will be expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our core values, anti-harassment policy and PSEA policies