Senior Assessment Officer - HSM/RNA

IMPACT Initiatives (HQ)

We are currently looking for a Senior Assessment Officer to support our team in SOM.

Department:REACH

Position: Senior Assessment Officer

Contract duration:6 months

Location: Mogadishu

FUNCTIONS

Under the line management of the IMPACT Research manager, the Senior Assessment Officer is responsible for the implementation of IMPACT s HSM and RNA research cycles in Somalia, including the preparation, data collection, analysis, drafting, dissemination, and evaluation stages. Throughout the research cycles, the Senior Assessment Officer engages with partners and stakeholders to promote their participation and maximize their impact. They also ensure an efficient and transparent use of resources required for project implementation.

This position requires strong research skills, willingness to work in hardship location, an analytical mind, creativity, independence, and an interest in the national and regional context. Candidates should have strong writing and presentation skills and be able to clearly think through and articulate implications of research findings, as well as engage with external stakeholders in the design and dissemination of the research cycle. The position will regularly require interpreting data, highlighting relevant findings, writing engaging briefs and factsheets, presenting findings to external audiences with varying amounts of data literacy, and guiding colleagues in how to think more analytically about their own research.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Assessment Officer s responsibilities include:

Research CYCLE MANAGEMENT

• Anticipate knowledge gaps prior to the execution of a Research Cycle through strong understanding of the Somali context.
• Ensure that required secondary data review and/or analysis has been conducted in preparation of an assessment.
  Ensure that all research cycles are planned in line with the country strategy, relevant research and project objectives and with IMPACT s research cycle and other relevant guidelines.
  Design research approaches and methodologies according to IMPACT s requirements and principles as well as partners information needs.
• Compose and construct, in close coordination with GIS and data teams, qualitative and quantitative data collection tool.
  Ensure relevant stakeholders and partners are engaged in research design and planning.

EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT

• Ensure that relevant partners are consulted and involved at all stages of research cycle: assessment preparation; data collection; data analysis; review of research products; product dissemination; and lessons learnt.
• After validation by the line manager, represent IMPACT in relevant external meetings/ working groups.
• Follow up on issues identified by partners or during meetings / working groups.
• Promote an active use of datasets and research findings by partners and the broader humanitarian community for their decision making.
• After validation by line manager, disseminate research findings to relevant third parties in order to enhance their use and impact.
• Ensure that all partner engagement and all external relations are clearly documented and communicated with the line manager and relevant colleagues.
• More generally, contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of IMPACT s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other actors.

DATA CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROTECTION

The Senior Assessment Officer will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes, ensuring full compliance with IMPACT s data protection policy and SOPs. He/she will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT and its partners, or collected during his/her assignment with IMPACT.

REQUIREMENTS

• Years of work experience 3 years of relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting, such as assessments, monitoring and evaluation, research design and analysis, etc.
• Research skills Excellent quantitative and qualitative research data analysis experience required. Ability to adapt, implement and interpret methodology, sampling and analysis to a high standard
• Familiarity with the humanitarian and aid system Good understanding of the aid system and the research community. Prior experience with humanitarian coordination forums preferred
• Thematic experience Prior experience with key informant and area of knowledge methodologies and humanitarian assessments is an asset.
• Communication/reporting skills Excellent verbal and written communication and drafting skills for effective and accurate reporting required
• Academic qualifications Excellent academic qualifications, preferably including a Master s degree in relevant discipline (e.g. international studies, development, humanitarian response, data science, political science, statistics, etc)
• Software skills Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Advanced skills in R, SPSS and/or STATA or other statistical analysis software are an advantage; Experience with InDesign an asset.
• Level of independence Proven ability to work independently.
• Experience in geographical region Past experience in the HoA region is desirable; or any other emergency context where access is challenging.
• Language skills Fluency in English required, competency in Somali an asset.
• Security environment Openness to working in a high-risk security zone required. Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment. Ability to prioritize self-care and well-being