Documentation Assistant job at The Refugee Law Project (RLP)

Vacancy title:
Documentation Assistant

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security , Category: Admin & Office ]

Jobs at:

The Refugee Law Project (RLP)

Deadline of this Job:
09 July 2023  

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kitgum , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 30, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Position Summary
The Documentation Assistant is responsible for organising data for providing direct support to clients undergoing physical and psychological rehabilitation. Specifically, s/he will manage the data related to all stages of client interventions in line with the Screen-Refer-Support-Document methodology to maximise the usage of data collected for project monitoring purposes and wider research purposes.

Key Performance Areas KPA 1: Documentation and Archival
• Assist in updating online databases related to screening, profiling and testimony documentation
• Store, catalogue and retrieve documents related to the SRSD process
• Support in the process of analysing of screening database
• Participate and engage in data collection through interviews, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluate data, identify causes of problems and to determine proper response approaches
• Record clients’ testimonies and success stories
• Update clients’ databases on existing online and offline tools

KPA2: Project and Programme Support and Administration
• Keep track of the stationery and materials necessary to support the documentation process
• Participate in research projects and programmes and context/situational analysis

KPA3: Capacity Building and Mentorship
• Support in organising periodic training on data management for staff and support groups
• Participate in training and mentorship programmes in and around the project area
• Support in organising special sessions on documentation during induction of new staff and in the English for Adult classes

KPA4: Dissemination

• Disseminate required documents on time for all activities on time.

Job Requirement
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated experience in social research field-work involving a range of datacollection techniques
• Diploma in Economics, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Information Management or Statistics
• Minimum of one (1) year of proven working experience as a researcher and/or social data analyst in a busy organisation with high volumes of data/ information
• Experience with Tableau or other data visualisation software
• Excellent written and spoken English and presentation skills
• Proven expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques and strong knowledge and application of other data management best practices
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint; experience with MS Project
• Proficiency with SQL commands, relational and dimensional database constructs
• Experience with GIS software and geo-mapping
• Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and ability to appropriately prioritise competing tasks
• Effective and efficient time management skills
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic team environment with minimal supervision, anticipating needs and requests;
• Self-motivated, versatile and adaptable to different cultures and people.



Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education:
Associate Degree

Job application procedure

For all positions listed, please submit a motivation letter, an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and academic certificates relevant to the position applied for in one PDF Document not exceeding 8 pages. You can include links to your writings in your CV.

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All applicants must be submitted by 11.59pm (23:59) on Wednesday 5th July 2023. Applications received after this time and date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates must be in a position to cover their own travel expenses for interviews.

NOTE
Applications sent through any other channels will not be considered. For any challenges with the system, reach out to sakla@refugeeelawproject.org
Refugee Law Project is a human-rights based organization with strong Anti-Discrimination policies.

Women and Refugees are encouraged to apply


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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 05 July 2023
Duty Station: Kitgum
Posted: 30-06-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 30-06-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 30-06-2067
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