Data Entry Assistant

[Please note: This is a local role based in Arusha, Tanzania. In order to be considered, application with cover letter and resume must be received by 15 December 2023.]

The Data Entry Assistant is responsible for supporting the Quality Assurance Officer (QAO) with continuously updating information from paper documents into our online database. HOPE Tanzania program will rely on the Data Entry Assistant for having accurate and updated data that is easily accessible through an online database.

Promote and fulfill the mission and vision of HOPE International through: 

Quill management support 

• Provide support to the Quality Assurance Officer (QAO) to collect, receive, and process Quill forms from Church Partners (CPs) 
• Continuously and accurately update the Quill database using forms submitted by HOPE Church Partners each month 

• Monitoring and evaluation of data quality forms received from CPs 
• Identify and highlight errors on the forms and swiftly bring these to the attention of the Field Coordinators (FCs) as part of capacity building

Quality assurance support  

• Day-to-day support of quality assurance work such as savings groups and monthly mentoring meetings 
• Support QAO in data management such as analysis and reporting 

Data organization and management 

• Manage and organize records and file processed forms in an organized manner to optimize retrieval 
• Prepare relevant reports as required 
• Maintain a database for FC group visits 
• Conduct control calls to group leaders to confirm and verify FC group visits 

Other responsibilities 

• Actively participate in weekly devotions, monthly meetings and spiritual/staff retreats for HOPE staff to maintain a focus on the program’s Christ-centered mission and to promote spiritual growth among staff, facilitators, and savings group membersnafasi za kazi 
• Ensure a personal healthy spiritual balance within family, work, and church life through the adoption of Biblical, personal, and spiritual disciplines 
• Take part in LM&E activities such as data and success story collections.  
• Take part in Agriculture Innovation activities.  

• Provide general data entry support, assist with proof readings and translations across the team 
• Assist with events management for the organization 
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor. 

• Personal confession of Christian faith and commitment to the mission and vision of HOPE International 

• At least 3 years’ experience in a relevant field; experience in research, agriculture or quality assurance is highly preferred. 
• Excellent computer-based communication skills (Microsoft Office package) and ability to work with web-based data management applications.
• Training certification in data management strongly preferred
• Proficient touch-typing skills 
• Great attention to detail 
• Excellent understanding of cross-cultural communication, workplace relationships, church relations and the ability to relate to and operate effectively at all levels
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili required

• Highly Flexible and creative, assertive, self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with a team