*(3) Child Protection Data Clerk needed in 2 Yaoundé and 1 in Buea*

Job Title: Child Protection Data Clerk

Location: 3 Positions. 2 based in Yaoundé and 1 in Buea

Project: Barry Callebaut Case Management Project

Reporting to: MEAL Program Officer

Languages ​​Required: Fluency in French and English

Contract Type: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Background:

Street Child believes that every child deserves the chance to be saved, in school and learning. True to our creed, our projects focus on a combination of education, child protection and livelihood support to address the social, economic and structural issues that underpin today’s humanitarian crises. We partner with local organizations and communities to deliver our locally rooted programs, using evidence to drive learning and the refinement and scale up of programs to create maximum impact for the most children at the lowest cost. We pride ourselves with being willing to go to the world’s toughest places where others won’t, including remote, hard-to-reach areas and fragile, disaster-affected states across sub-Saharan Africa, South America, the Middle East and South Asia. Since 2008 we have helped over 250,000 children to go to school and learn and supported over 25,000 families to set up businesses so they can afford the cost of educating their children.

Under the overall responsibility of the Country Director, with oversight from the Head of Programs and under the direct supervision of the MEAL Program officer, the Child Protection Data Clerk will play a vital role in supporting the case management team by ensuring accurate and timely data entry into the Child Rights Monitoring and Reporting System (CRMRS). The Data Clerk will be responsible for maintaining data integrity, confidentiality, and supporting the overall effectiveness of child protection interventions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Data Entry and Management

Accurately enter case information into the CRMRS, ensuring data quality and consistency.

Update and maintain electronic and paper-based case files.

Assist in the development and maintenance of data tracking systems.

2. Data Quality Assurance

Conduct regular data audits to identify and correct errors.

Collaborate with caseworkers to verify and validate case information.

Ensure compliance with data protection and confidentiality protocols.

3. Reporting and Documentation

Generate routine and ad-hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Assist in the preparation of statistical summaries and data visualizations.

Maintain organized records of data reports and related documentation.

4. Capacity Building and Support

Provide training and support to case management staff on data entry procedures.

Stay updated on CRMRS functionalities and updates.

Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in data management is an asset.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in data entry or administrative support, preferably in a child protection or social services context.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data management systems.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Fluency in French and English.

Desirable:

Experience with child protection case management systems (eg, CPIMS+).

Knowledge of child protection principles and data confidentiality standards.

Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural team environment.

Core Competencies

Accuracy and attention to detail.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Commitment to child rights and protection.

Application Process

Motivation letter;

Detailed CV with three references

Working Conditions:

Regular working days for Street Child Offices are Mondays to Fridays from 8:30 AM to 5:30PM with an hour lunch break

Deadline for the Submission of Applications

This position is urgent and would be filled as soon as a suitably qualified candidate is found

Street Child of Cameroon is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the communities we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff.

As part of this commitment to safeguarding, all offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks, including a Criminal Records check. Street Child of Cameroon also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.