Assessment Officer (Cash And Markets) For Sudan, Based In Kampala

Requirements

• Academic qualifications Excellent academic qualifications are required. A master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. international studies, development, humanitarian response, data science, political science, etc.) is an asset.
  
• Years of work experience At least 1-2 years of relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting or equivalent, which could include assessments, monitoring and evaluation, research design and analysis.
  
• Research skills Excellent quantitative and qualitative research data analysis experience is required.
  
• Communication/reporting skills Excellent verbal and written communication and drafting skills in English for effective reporting are required.
  
• Software skills Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with R, SPSS and/or STATA or other statistical analysis software is an asset
  
• Familiarity with aid system Good understanding of the aid system and the research community. Prior experience with humanitarian coordination forums is an asset.
  
• Thematic experience Prior experience with Cash and Markets is an asset.
  
• Experience in geographical region Past experience in the region is desirable; knowledge of the national context in Sudan would be a significant asset.
  
• Language skills Fluency in English required, competency in Arabic is a significant asset.
  

RESEARCH CYCLE MANAGEMENT

• Understanding key research cycles and how this research contributes to strategic response objectives.
  
• Managing relevant research cycles, including oversight of research design, data collection, or analysis.
  

CONTEXTUAL UNDERSTANDING

• Keeping up to date with the shifting context in Sudan.
  

RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Overseeing development and implementation of analytical workstreams, including use of existing REACH data in thematic briefs, reports, presentations, etc.
  
• Leading the research cycle including research design, tool development, and data collection.
  
• Producing high quality research outputs in English.
  

STAFF MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING

• Promoting capacity building across the IMPACT Sudan mission related to deepening analytical capacities using existing research (capacity building portfolio will depend on level of experience).
  
• Providing day-to-day direct and indirect management of the research team within their unit/workstream.
  

COORDINATION1. Internal Coordination

• Interacting autonomously with HQ departments and possibly serving as a mission focal point for particular themes or technical areas;
  
• Coordinating with research units and teams to move forward or improve aspects of the research cycle;
  
• Supporting senior management with designing, planning, and implementing strategies, and objectives.
  

2. External Coordination

• Leading on external engagement related to analytical research findings as necessary.
  

The Assessment Officer will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes. They will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT and its partners, or collected during their assignment with IMPACT.