KYEP Data Officer Job in Kenya

Kenya Youth Empowerment Project

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), the umbrella body for the Private Sector in Kenya, has been tasked by the Government of Kenya with the implementation of Training and Internship Component of the Kenya Youth Empowerment Project (KYEP).

KYEP is a Government of Kenya Project funded by the World Bank with an overall objective of increasing employability of youth in Kenya.

The Component provides training, private sector internships and workplace experience to youth of 15 – 29 years of age. KEPSA is seeking to appoint a Data Officer, initially on a one-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance, availability of funds and project needs.

Data Officer

(Ref. No.: DO-004-2013)

Reporting to the KYEP Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, the Data Officer will be expected to prepare monthly/quarterly reports or any other report on a need basis.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

In coordination with the respective Line Officers under Training and Internship and with the technical oversight from the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, the Data Officer will be responsible for the following:
Providing support in data collection, data entry, data cleaning, data storage , and reporting in liaison with PMU staff for both paper based and Management Information System (MIS) established at KEPSA;
Providing support to the Training and Internship Officers in data management;
Data entry into the MIS established at KEPSA in collaboration with the respective PMU staff;
In liaison with the Training Officer, ensure timely upload of the data into the MIS and generation of reports as may be required;
Verification of the soft copy and hardcopy data received from the various Training Consultants and Employers for consistency and proper record management;
Ensure that all project data is backed up remotely on weekly basis;
In liaison with the respective line officers provide monthly/quarterly reports; and
To carry out any other duties and responsibilities within the overall function.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate MUST possess the following minimum academic qualifications and experience:
At least a University degree in Applied Statistics, Management Information Systems/Information Technology; or Bachelor of Science in Computer Studies or any other relevant degree from a recognized University.
At least three (3) years proven post-qualification/professional experience in data entry and database management and reporting.
Demonstrable knowledge of information systems and the role data role within an organization; and
Proven experience working with Microsoft Dynamics an added advantage.
Interested candidates who meet the requirements above are requested to submit their detailed CVs along with a letter motivating their interest in the position to the following address and providing details of current and expected remuneration, and the names and addresses of at least three (3) referees, not later than Friday 5th April, 2013.

Please consider your application to be unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date.

The Human Resources and Administration Officer
Kenya Private Sector Alliance
P O Box 3556 – 00100, Nairobi
Or Email: kyep@kepsa.or.ke