Data Assistant

Data Assistant Job Opportunity at AIRD – February 2025

Position: Data Assistant
Organization: African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD)
Location: Tanzania
Reports To: Senior Data Officer
Application Deadline: 14th February 2025

About AIRD

The African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD) is a non-profit, non-political, and non-religious NGO committed to providing technical and operational support in logistics, supply chain, and infrastructure development. AIRD partners with UN agencies, donor organizations, and governments to work in disaster-stricken, poverty-affected, and development-oriented areas. AIRD strictly upholds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and discrimination. Background checks are conducted for all selected candidates.

Job Summary

The Data Assistant will be responsible for accurate and timely data entry into the ERP system while supporting the Senior Data Officer in maintaining data integrity, conducting quality checks, and preparing reports.

General Duties

• Encode reports such as store reports and workshop reports into the ERP system.
• Assist in collecting and preparing workshop and store monitoring information.
• Support the Senior Data Officer in creating databases, statistics, invoices, and reports related to vehicle maintenance.
• Maintain the database for non-expendable project properties.
• Oversee spare parts movement in the store through the ERP system.
• Provide technical support to users and execute regular software updates.
• Ensure data protection and recovery processes, including routine system backups.

Data Entry Responsibilities

• Record spare parts issues and receipts via the ERP system.
• Generate required reports using the ERP system.
• Prepare monthly vehicle maintenance reports using data extracted from the ERP system.

IT Support Responsibilities

• Monitor office equipment and communication system performance.
• Update antivirus software across all office computers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Secondary School Certificate.
• Certificate in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Familiarity with database usage and management.
• Strong communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in similar organizations.
• Knowledge of ERP systems is an added advantage.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents in PDF format:

1. Application letter.
2. Cover letter.
3. Curriculum Vitae (not exceeding 2 pages).
4. Copies of relevant academic certificates.

Email Applications Only: Send your application to hr.tz@airdinternational.org with the subject line: Data Assistant.

Note: Hard copies will not be accepted.

Contact Address

Country Program Director
African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD)
Kasulu, Kigoma Region, Tanzania.

Important Details

• Deadline: 14th February 2025.
• AIRD encourages women candidates to apply for this position.

Make a meaningful impact with AIRD and contribute to life-changing initiatives in Tanzania!