Job Title: Documentation Assistant
Organization: The Refugee Law Project (RLP)
Duty station: Kitgum
Roles and responsibilities:
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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 data collection 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.
How To Apply:
Interested applicants should submit their applications online via the link below:
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.
Application Deadline: Wednesday 5th July 2023
