Data Input Clerk

Key Outputs:

• Data files securely stored and archived.
• Data transfer completed.
• Data accurately entered and updated.
• Information retrieved.
• Data verified.
• Data preserved.
• Reports produced.

Key Responsibility Areas

Technical/Professional Responsibilities

• Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems using keyboards, data recorders or optical scanners.
• Type in data provided directly from internal customers.
• Create spreadsheets with large numbers of figures.
• Verify data by comparing it to source documents.
• Update existing data.
• Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested.
• Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation.
• Sort and organize paperwork after entering data to ensure it is not lost.
• Reports software and hardware infringements or violations.
• Produces reports.

Performance Standards:

• Deliverables produced within agreed timeframe.
• Database maintained in keeping with the Authority’s standards and procedures.
• Data is accurate, complete, reliable, relevant, and timely.
• The extent to which confidentiality, integrity and sensitivity are displayed in the execution of duties.
• Reports are accurate and complete.

Required Competencies:

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of data analysis
• Demonstrated use of data management tools
• Great attention to detail

Core Competencies

• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Excellent use of initiative
• Extremely meticulous
• Good written communication skills
• Fast typing skills
• Knowledge of touch-typing system is strongly preferred.
• Basic understanding of databases

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Four (4) subjects at GCE O’ Level/CXC General Proficiency inclusive of English Language and Mathematics and Information Technology / EDPEM
• One (1) years’ experience in data entry or electronic data

ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A SECURITY BACKGROUND CHECK.  

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.