Job Opportunity   

 Data Specialist

HelpAge Tanzania wishes to recruit a Data Specialist that will be based at Kibondo District.  We are looking for a dynamic person with relevant skills, experience and qualifications to join a dedicated team responsible for implementation of Project activities for People with Special Needs (PSNs) and People with Disabilities (PWDs) including older persons. In Nduta and Nyarugusu.

A summary of the job purpose and person specification is indicated below while the full Job Description will be available on request to [email protected] copy to [email protected]

Job purpose

The Data Specialist is responsible to oversee and ensure consistent data information and management to increase the level of accountability by HelpAge to persons with specific needs.  The position holder is essentially a champion for data in line with HelpAge commitment to be accountable to persons with specific needs and the donors.

Person Specification

• A bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Statistics or any other relevant qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years hands on relevant professional experience especially in Data Specialist
• Proficient in relevant computer applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, and Analytical tools such as SPSS, NVIVO)
• Accurate keyboard skills and proven ability to enter data at the required speed
• Demonstrable interest in ageing issues
• Experience in working with refugee population is preferred.
• Understanding of protection and human rights issues concerning the refugees a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed organizational and planning skills
• Self-motivation and strong team spirit
• Good report writing skills
• Knowledge of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Facilitation and trainings skills
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Respectful and courteous.
• Able to maintain a high level of ethical standards
• Ability to train and motivate others, taking into account cultural and language differences
• Ability to communicate in both English, Kiswahili. Kirundi or French a plus
• Excellent communication skills in writing and verbally
• Good information collection and management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to short deadlines

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should apply with a CV of not more than 2 pages and a cover letter stating how they meet the key competencies by email to: [email protected] copy to [email protected]

Applications should be sent before Wednesday 07^th June 2023.  HelpAge Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer.  Women are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.