Data Entry Clerk (1 position)

OPEN POSITION AT ICRAF – MVP KISUMU
Position Title: Data Entry Clerk (1 position) Duty station: Kisumu
Contract Type & Duration: Service Contract – 1 year Date: 16-3-2010

Responsible for: Compilation, entry and analysis of data



Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
a.Perform Participatory Rural appraisal using outlined tools in the MVP Sauri cluster
b.Perform community mobilization exercises in the target areas of the MVP Sauri cluster.
c.Data entry.
d.Data cleaning.
e.Basic data analysis.
f.Assist the enumerators and field supervisor in data quality control
g.Any other responsibility given by the supervisor.

Minimum qualifications and experience required for the position
Bachelors degree or equivalent in Statistics or related field.
Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision and to mobilise communities for data gathering.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili are essential; fluency in Luo is highly desirable. Must have interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Must be a team player

At least 1 year experience in data entry and analysis in a rural setting, particularly in Western Kenya


How to apply: Applications should be sent to the Project Coordinator, MVP, c/o ICRAF-Kisumu, P.O. Box 2389, 40100 Kisumu; to reach on or before 31 March 2010. Telephone contact is: 057 2023191/4 Start Date: Immediate.
Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted