Data Quality Officer - Century City at NACOSA

The duties and responsibilities of the Data Quality Officer will include, but not limited to:

• Conduct thorough and extensive data verification of all data, including detailed checking of reported data against source documents, to ensure all data captured is accurate and valid.
• Write reports and provide feedback on data quality issues detected.
• Clean the raw data where needed in accordance with good data management practices.
• Work closely with the programmatic team, by implementing systems to improve data quality.
• Review data on CBIMS and Google Consolidation Tool to identify and address any missing data, inconsistencies, discrepancies, or errors.
• Assist sub awardee M&E teams to assess and improve data quality.
• Perform basic data analysis with the view to provide recommendations on improvement of data quality measures and controls.
• Attend regular M&E workshops, relevant staff enrichment training sessions, meetings and training courses as required.
• Visit sites to verify data on a, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis.

Requirements

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A Matric certificate
• Diploma or certificate in M&E or data management field will be highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position
• Computer proficiency in MS Office skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint Experience in data management software will be an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, high stress environment.
• Process driven with the ability to perform duties in structured environment.
• Ability to act with integrity and honesty in the performance of all functions.
• Results-oriented, professional, accountable and proactive
• Demonstrated ability to drive high quality data management processes.

Personal Competencies

• Strong interpersonal communication skills  
• Proven ability to work as part of a team. 
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Valid South African driver’s license