Company Profile

The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

At Abt Associates, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.

Job Description

Currently, Abt Associates is implementing Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) in Seven selected districts in the Northern region: Kumbungu, West Mamprusi, East Mamprusi, Mamprugu/Moagduri, Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo, Karaga, Gushegu, districts.

We are currently seeking qualified individuals to fill temporary positions as Data Entry Assistant (23 positions). Successful candidates will be contracted for not more than 3 months. Candidates that live in any of the districts mentioned above will have an added advantage.

Responsibilities of Data Entry Assistant

• Enter house-to-house mobilization, Direct Observation of Spray (DOS) and Spray data into the AIRS database.
• Perform regular data cleaning to ensure quality data for spray operations decision making.
• Address data collections errors. 
• Generate and print house-to-house mobilization, DOS and Spray data report from AIRS database for spray teams when needed.
• File all house-to-house mobilization, DOS and spray data cards according to project filing protocols.
• Support spray operators training.
• Support in the usage of Data Collection Verification (DCV) forms.

Required Skills or Experience

Requirements for Data Entry Assistant position

• Minimum of Diploma in computer science, management or any other related field.
• Previous experience in data entry and management is an advantage.
• Good interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
• Proficiency in English and one or more Northern Ghanaian Language will be an advantage.
• Comfortable in the use of MS office application especially MS Access and MS Excel.
• Previous experience in IRS activities is an added advantage