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Ministry of Interior to hire 9,000 data entry and verification clerks across all the Sub counties to digitize 30,059,474 records; Requirements

The Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government is set to hire 9,000 data entry and verification clerks countrywide. The clerks will assist the Ministry to digitize its records.

Here is the circular sent to all Subcounty registrars, with complete information;

‘This is in regard to a circular Ref. No. CR/ADM/COM/091/182, where you were required to submit the number of digitized records and office space availability.
The undigitized records were compiled as per the sub counties and the total number of undigitized records are 30,059,474.00.

In this regard the Department has planned for digitization of all record which will be done in all the 112 sub-counties from 15th July to 15th August, 2019.

For the exercise to be successful we require to engage 9,000 clerks across the country. The number of clerks to be engaged was calculated based on the number of days i.e. 30 days and that each data entry clerk is expected to key in 150 records per day and verification clerk 450 records per day.

Therefore, you are required to recruit clerks in your sub county as per the attached list and identify the space within the DCC compound to accommodate the clerks for 30 days if CRS office in the sub county cannot accommodate the clerks you have been allocated.

The qualifications of clerks are as follows:
1). Must have a KCSE Certificate.
2). Having a Certificate in computer application.
3). Competency in Data Entry – A data entry clerk is expected to key in a minimum of 150 Records and a verification clerk to verify a minimum of 450 record per day.
4)./Must have a laptop – Clerks to be engaged/must come with their/Laptops.
5). Must be available during the entire period of Digitization.

A list of the recruited clerks should be sent to ict@crd.go.ke and a copy to crdmailreg@gmail.com.

You are also reminded to ensure that your records are scanned up to date as you have been trained and supplied with high speed scanners.

Number of required clerks per Subcounty

See the number of required clerks per Subcounty, below;

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Ministry of Interior Data entry and Verification Clerks’ jobs- Sample application letter

The Ministry of Interior is hiring 9,000 data entry and verification clerks countrywide. The Clerks will assist the Ministry to digitize its undigitized records standing at 30,059,474. The exercise is to be carried out between 15th July and 15th August, 2019; for 30 days in all the 111 Sub-Counties countrywide. Interested applicants are expected to submit their applications through the area Assistant Chiefs.

Read also; Complete information of the recruitment of data entry and verification clerks

Here is a sample of the application letter, for your guidance;


Name…………………………..
P.O Box……………………… . Date:……………………………… The Civil Registrar,……. Sub-County
P.O Box………………………………………

Dear Sir/ Madam,

RE: APPLICATION FOR THE… (Job Title as per the advert i.e Data Entry or Verification Clerk)…JOB

Following your recent advertisement in….(State where and when you saw the advert; preferably on print media or Sub- County Civil Registrar’s Notice Board), I hereby kindly tender in my application to be considered for the …(Job title; as per the advert) vacancy.

Am a…… years old Kenyan Citizen of ID No……., from………. County,……..Sub- County. I hold …..(Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree) in……(Area of Specialization).

I have excellent data entry skills and my contribution will go a long way to assist the Ministry digitize its records as per the set expectations; and within the stipulated period. I also want to give an undertaking that I will be available as may be required to execute this job.

Please, kindly get an attachment of my credentials.

Thanks in advance.

Yours Faithfully,

_____________ (Sign)__________
Name________________________ and Phone Number_____________

Please not that this is just a sample and not, necessarily, the mandatory application letter.
Accompanying your application letter should be:
1). A clear photocopy of your National Identity card, ID (Both sides),
2). Copies of your academic certificates; Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Certificate Course, Diploma/ Degree Certificate and/ or Certificate in Computer applications.
3). Any other relevant supportive document i.e hands on experience/ recommendation in the computer applications area.

Good luck!

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