SCOPE OF WORK -
Data Quality Assurance Officer

Project Background

As part of the post 2022 floods recovery in Sindh, Sindh People’s Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF), is leading a resilient housing reconstruction program for 2.1 million households and carries a vision to systematically assess various flood affected settlements in Sindh to develop Climate Resilient Settlement Development Plan (CRSDP). This process is crucial for setting up, upgrading, and sustaining essential community infrastructures to improve access to basic public services. These plans would also help carry out the land entitlement process to vulnerable communities in Sindh.

Assessment teams will work extensively in the communities for the collection of data from households and other stakeholders. In this context, the role of an Admin and Logistics Officer is critical in ensuring the efficient execution of this short-term assignment, directly contributing to the success of this transformative initiative

Objectives and Responsibilities

The Data Quality Assurance consultant will play a central role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data collected during field activities. This consultancy will involve collaborating closely with field teams to compile, clean, and validate data to meet project requirements and quality standards.

The position will be responsible for below mentioned tasks:

• Work closely with field teams to gather and compile data collected during field activities.
• Organize and catalog data in a structured manner for further analysis and processing.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of collected data sets before proceeding to the cleaning phase.
• Develop and implement data cleaning protocols and procedures to identify and rectify errors, inconsistencies, and missing values in the collected data.
• Utilize data cleaning tools and software to streamline the process and ensure efficiency.
• Collaborate with field teams to address any data collection issues and discrepancies promptly.
• Conduct thorough quality assurance checks on cleaned data sets to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to predefined standards.
• Verify data integrity through validation techniques and cross-referencing with original sources or reference data.
• Generate reports highlighting findings, discrepancies, and corrective actions taken to maintain data quality.
• Establish effective communication channels with field teams to understand data collection methodologies, challenges, and requirements.
• Provide orientation and support to field staff on data collection best practices and quality assurance protocols.
• Foster a collaborative environment to encourage feedback and continuous improvement in data collection processes.

Deliverables

a)      Attend the orientation session prior to the field work.

b)     Compiled and organized data sets from field activities.

c)      Cleaned data sets free of errors, inconsistencies, and missing values.

d)     Quality assurance reports highlighting data accuracy and integrity.

e)     Orientation materials and support provided to field teams on data quality assurance processes.

f)       Report on any challenges encountered during data compilation, cleaning and validation process.

Reporting relationships

The Data Quality Assurance Officer will be in contact with the Field Supervisor closely who will lead and supervise the activity. They will also have working relationships with the Project Manager /MEAL Officer or any other responsible field staff. During the assignment, organization will provide transport to/from field.

Duration of contract

The contract duration for the assignment will be 3 to 6 months approximately, duration may increase or decrease depending upon task completion.

Required Competencies, Experience and Qualification

Personal Qualities

• Must be reliable and committed to fulfilling assignments with a high level of professionalism.
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to work long hours and sometimes in adverse field conditions.
• Must be proactive and able to “think on your feet”.
• Highly punctual, organized, and flexible.
• Able to follow the guidance provided by supervisors/managers.
• Must always show sober behavior they are required to perform duties.
• Must be able to assure confidentiality of respondents’ personal information/data collected from field areas.
• Understandable knowledge of English

Education

• Intermediate with diploma/short course in computer science, preferably university graduates from any recognized University in any related discipline.

Payment

The Data Quality Assurance Officer will be given a lump sum daily allowance of PKR:5500/- (four thousand and five hundred rupees, inclusive of communication allowance) per day including the day of training.

Experience

• Previous experience in data compilation, cleaning and validation.
• Have working knowledge of Apps like Kobo/Comcare etc.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Must have data analysis skills using Microsoft excel.
• Must be able to follow and carry out instructions given by supervisors and willing to learn from others’ guidance.

Note: These are SPHF based positions, and CRS is supporting hiring process only.

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