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| Data Assistant |
| Impact Network |
Advert
Posted 2019-04-30 06:25:45
Zambia Impact Network Limited
(ZINL) works with the Ministry of General Education in its efforts to achieve
universal primary education. Founded in 2009, ZINL is a Zambia-based non-profit
organization that is working to improve the quality of education in community
schools in Zambia. ZINL is based in Katete and has expanded its project to
Sinda and Petauke Districts. ZINL is an equal opportunity employer. For more
information see: www.impactnetwork.org.
Job Description
The Data Assistant will be
responsible for overseeing the process of data collection, cleaning and
analysis across Impact Network schools. Impact Network is seeking an individual
who has a strong attention to detail, good experience using Microsoft Office
and has a strong understanding of the process of data collection, cleaning and
analysis. The Data Assistant will work closely with the Operations and
Education teams as well as the Data and Administration Manager to ensure that
they have the best information possible to make informed decisions about
program implementation and efficacy.
Responsibilities and
expectations include:
- Compile all data that is obtained
in the field through a mobile application, paper-based questionnaires and
reports.
- Clean and review all obtained
data in a rigorous manner to ensure accuracy.
- Trouble shoot data collection
tools to guarantee efficiency and precision.
- Analyze data to compile graphs,
charts and reports of key findings on a weekly, monthly and termly basis.
- Support the Operations Team to
make informed decisions based on gathered data and evidence.
- Support the organization to
develop improved data collection systems, tools and procedures.
- Train staff on procedures of best
practices of data collection.
- Provide IT support to the
organization, as and when necessary.
- Additional tasks based on
organization needs.
- Faithfully serve ZINL, giving at
all times the full benefit of the employee’s knowledge, expertise, technical
skill and ingenuity.
- Additional tasks based on
organizational needs.
Requirements:
- Candidates should have a relevant
university degree in conjunction with 1+ years applicable work experience
- Knowledge of principles and
practices of office management
- Tech skills: Typing, E-mail,
Word, Excel, smartphone usage, scanning
- Excellent communicator, both
written and verbal. Speak and write fluently in English and Cinyanja
- Punctuality and reliability, with
solid time management and organization skills.
- Excellent attention to detail,
judgment in trouble shooting and problem solving.
- Strong inter-personal skills,
internal motivation and awareness of own limitations are essential.
- At least 2 or more years working
in a similar capacity with a small NGO operating in Zambia a plus.
N.B: Preference will be given to
those in Eastern Province.
Package
- Gross pay of K1600 per month.
To apply send a cover letter and resume
to careers@impactnetwork.org. The subject of your email should be:
Application for Data Assistant Position. Applications will be accepted until 10
May 2019 with interviews conducted on a rolling basis.
