Data Entry Clerk

Job Title: Data Entry Clerk

Reports to: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Job Location: Kafue

Core Purpose: Receive, maintain, review and enter data into the Computer system in order to have accurate information.

Major Responsibilities:

• Enter data from source documents  into prescribed computer files, forms or database systems Confirm accuracy of data for consistency
• Provide security of information through usage of passwords to avoid manipulation of data
• Review existing data for purposes of updating maintaining or changing it where necessary
• Verify data by comparing it to source documents
• Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested
• Sort and organize paperwork after entering data to ensure it is not lost
• Records management, archiving and filing
• Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation
• Comply with data integrity and security policies

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate.
• Diploma in Computer Programming or equivalent/Diploma or higher qualification in information management or other related field
• Two (2) years work experience in a reputable organization in the similar role
• Experience working with non-governmental and community – based organizations.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Basic understanding of databases
• Proficient in use of computer systems and MS Office applications
• Good command of English both oral and written
• Great attention to detail

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