SOS Children’s Villages Zanzibar is Local Non- Government Organization (NGO) affiliated to SOS Children’s Villages International, a worldwide child care organization that works to protect and care for children who have lost parental care, or who stand at risk of losing it. Established 64 years ago, SOS Children’s Villages International currently has Children’s Villages and other projects in 135 countries around the world. Globally, it runs two major programmes i.e. Family Based Care based at SOS Children’s Villages and Family Strength­ening Programmes supporting families in local communities. SOS has been working in the United Republic of Tanzania since 1991 and runs Children’s Villages and other projects in Tanzania, the organisation runs four Children’s Villages in Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Mwanza and Zanzibar and other programmes in Pemba, Iringa, and Mufindi.

Job title: The Data Entry Clerk

Duty station: SOS Children’s Village Zanzibar

Reporting to: Senior Accountancy & Alternative Care Coordinator

The Data clerk receives, reviews, and enters data into computer system or tracking database according to established procedures. He/she is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all data recorded and performs database maintenance functions.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Keeps track of received data and source documents.
• Prepares and sorts source documents, and identifies and interprets data to be entered.
• Contacts prepares of source documents to resolve questions, inconsistencies, or missing data.
• Confirms accuracy of data such as canter name/location, days and dates.
• Compares data entered with sources documents.
• Reviews and makes necessary corrections to data entered.
• Compiles, sorts, and verifies the accuracy of data to be entered.
• Reviews various data collection forms and suggest improvements if needed.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining an effective and efficient record management system.
• Generates reports and responds to inquiries regarding entered data as requested.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required

• A holder of Advance Diploma in Accounting and Finance or statistics
• Diploma in IT, Records Management, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Three years of experience in NGO e.g. SOS Children’s Village Zanzibar.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).

How to Apply

To apply for this position, send your application letter describing how your experience, qualifications, and competencies making you the right candidate for this position, Enclose a detailed updated CV, telephone contacts and details of at least 3 referees with their emails, address & phone numbers. All candidates will be subject to child protection recruitment procedures and checks. Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted. The advert is open from 1st August to 16th August 2018.

The applications should be addressed to: –

The Program Director
SOS Children’s Villages Zanzibar
P. 0. Box 1923 Zanzibar, Tanzania
Or sent by email to 

Email: admin.zanzibar@sos-tanzania.org

SOS Children’s Villages Zanzibar is an equal opportunity employer.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.