Data Entry and Management

Data Entry and Management

Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC)

Date Listed: Oct 10, 2013
Phone: No Phone Calls
Area: Dar Es Salaam
Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2013

Position Description:
From Daily News October 10, 2013
The Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) is a private, autonomous, voluntary non-government~; non-partisan and nonprofit sharing organization envisioning a just and equitable society. It has a mission of empowering the people of Tanzania, so as to promote, reinforce and safeguard human rights and good governance in the country. The broad objective is to create legal and human rights awareness among the public and in particular the underprivileged section of society through legal and civic education, advocacy linked with legal aid provision, research and human rights monitoring.
The LHRC was established in 1995 out of experiences and lessons generated from The Tanzania Legal Education Trust (TANLET) and the Faculty of Law of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM).
Since then LHRC has grown to be known as a leading human rights organisation, human rights watch dog, pace setter, bold and serious organisation as well as flag bearer of human rights in Tanzania. LHRC's headquarters are based in Dar es Salaam and has a sub office in Arusha. Its operations are mainly focused in Tanzania mainland with specific interventions in Zanzibar. LHRC is a member of different national, regional, international NGOs Networks and human rights bodies. The LHRC has an observer status with the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights since 2000.
The LHRC secretariat based in Dar es Salaam has two (2) vacancies for a Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator and Data Manager, all of which are based in its Headquarters in Dar es Salaam.
Job Function:Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
Section:Project Management Unit
Reporting to:Data Officer
Qualifications
Background Knowledge:
Bachelor's Degree, or an equivalent, in computer science and/or statistics
Advanced programming knowledge in MS Access, Visual Basic and SQL Server
Experience in data management of' a large data system
Experience and skills in the following areas would be a strong advantage: statistics; demography; research design & monitoring and evaluation
Skills, Abilities, Qualities and Attitude:
Superior communication skill and human relations, ability to write good reports and publications, familiarity with legal issues in the country and organization, excellent computer skills, Professionalism, excellent interpersonal skills, sensitive, inspiring confidence, command respect and sociable.
Main Purposes of the Job
To act as the custodian of all programme data through updating the database on daily basis to ensure that all collected information is captured and properly stored for use whenever is needed.
Key Responsibilities
Manage all data systems at LHRC M&E Unit
Develop and/or manage and maintain LHRC M&E databases
Design and prepare reports based on management requirements
Develop data management training guides and information manuals for use by all levels of staff and stakeholders
Train and mentor LHRC stakeholders in the use of the database information
Ensure safe keeping of all LHRC M&E data
Create and maintain contacts with (actual and potential) information and data partners by participating in meetings and forums relating to monitoring and evaluation
Provide data and information to LHRC staff, management, consultants, partners and other interested parties as per instruction from management
Develop protocols for data dissemination and access
Establish access to the M&E database through the LHRC website
Make sure that all key information products (reports, etc.) and related information are timely available on the LHRC Unit website
Terms of Employment
4 years, serving initially for one-year probation.
Renewable contracts but subject to positive performance appraisal.



Application Instructions:
Both positions carry attractive salary and fringe benefits as per LHRC Scheme of services and commensurate with candidate's qualifications and experience.
To apply for both positions use the following address:
Executive Director,
Legal and Human Rights Centre, Justice Lugakingira House, Kijitonyama,
P.O. Box 75254,
Dar Es Salaam,
Tanzania.
Closing Date: 28/10/2013
Your application should include a full CV with at least three referees with their contacts details (telephone numbers, emails and postal addresses). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.