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Data Entry Officer

Vacancy #:   1432
Unit:   TRAFFIC Central Africa
Organisation:   TRAFFIC International (TRAFFIC)
Location:   TRAFFIC - Central Africa, Yaounde, Cameroon
Reporting to:   Senior Research Officer – Central Africa
Work percentage:   100%
Grade:   A3
Expected start date:   01 February 2017
Type of contract:   Fixed-term (59 months with possibility of renewal)
Closing date:   31 December 2016
BACKGROUND
JOB DESCRIPTION
•Support the management of the AFRICA-TWIX Mailing List Server;
•Support the maintenance of the AFRICA-TWIX Website;
•Support the AFRICA-TWIX Project Manager with the organisation of any other AFRICA-TWIX activities;
•Collect and input information (most of which will be confidential/sensitive) regarding trade related enforcement actions;
•Input existing data provided by the AFRICA-TWIX Project Manager on seizures and market surveys from TRAFFIC staff across the globe, clean it and enter it into the database; and input existing data received from other existing databases e.g. (WCO) as appropriate;
•Provide constructive feedback on use of the AFRICA-TWIX database upon request;
•Input data relevant to the RETTA project into the WiTIS database adhering to all relevant protocols.
Information that is entered must be accurately geocoded to enable mapping exercises at a later stage;
•Support the production of trade and trend analyses;
•Review data for deficiencies or errors, correct any incompatibilities if possible and check outputs.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be eligible to live and work in Cameroon
•Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related subject
•Minimum of one year’s experience with the collection and collation of data
•Experience of database software is desirable
•Excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel
•An eye for detail and a keen interest and ability to recognise connections between data
•Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team as well as independently, with respect for and sensitivity to multi-cultural approaches
•Familiarity with, and an interest in, conservation, particularly trade issues
•Fluency in French and English is essential and will be tested for interviewed applicants.
APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.

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