IMPACT Initiatives est une ONG humanitaire, basée à Genève, en Suisse. L’organisation gère plusieurs initiatives, dont l’initiative IMPACT. L’équipe d’IMPACT est composée de spécialistes de la collecte, de la gestion et de l’analyse des données et des SIG. IMPACT a été lancé à l’initiative d’ACTED, une ONG internationale dont le siège est basé à Paris et qui est présente dans trente pays. Les deux organisations ont une forte complémentarité formalisée dans un partenariat global, permettant à IMPACT de bénéficier du soutien opérationnel d’ACTED sur ses domaines d’intervention.
In coordination with the IMPACT Senior Research Manager, the Senior Assessment Officer will be responsible for the management and implementation of all PANDA TPM workstreams. S/he will be responsible for oversight of ongoing research cycles, including managing all PANDA Team staff, assessment, database/GIS officer(s), and field staff to support with the production of outputs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In coordination with the IMPACT Senior Research Manager, the Senior Assessment Officer will be responsible for the management and implementation of all PANDA TPM workstreams. S/he will be responsible for oversight of ongoing research cycles, including managing all PANDA Team staff, assessment, database/GIS officer(s), and field staff to support with the production of outputs.
1. Management Research Cycles
1.1 Management of assessment processes
The SAO is responsible for designing the methodology and tools associated with each assessment, according to IMPACT requirements and principles. He/she will manage the planning, implementation, and follow-up of all IMPACT and project specific assessment activities conducted. The SAO shall manage logistics, financial, administration and HR processes directly related to IMPACT and liaise accordingly with the relevant ACTED counterpart. He/she is directly responsible for the implementation of proper IMPACT and ACTED FLAT procedures.
1.2 Assessment Implementation
The SAO is responsible for contributing to the implementation of assessment projects, and providing support to the development of assessment, database and GIS tools with the IMPACT team. This will specifically include, designing of data collection tools (household surveys, focus groups, and more); development or review of databases; contributing to GIS data collection procedures; and analysis of information to contribute to reports.
1.3 Data Collection and Analysis
The SAO will ensure that all collected data is stored in line with IMPACT’s Data Management Guidelines, and with the ToRs, Facilitate data cleaning and analysis automation process for the ongoing long-term projects / assessments. Providing technical guidelines and capacity building support to the team on the automated systems and workflows, ensure that data is revised and cleaned, and that all revisions are recorded.
Ensure the drafting of timely and accurate products, which comply with IMPACT’s guidelines, review all products before they are sent to IMPACT HQ for validation and ensure that all data & GIS products are validated by IMPACT HQ before external released.
1.4 Data Collection and Analysis
The SAO shall provide technical support to the RM and CC in terms of the preparation of new project proposals, development of programme strategies, implementation of project activities, and any other required reporting mechanisms. The SAO is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of narrative and financial reports related to IMPACT activities in country through close liaison with the Project Development and Finance departments.
2. IMPACT Reporting
The IMPACT SAO is responsible for consolidating all analysis and conclusions from each assessment into IMPACT products such as factsheets, reports and briefs using standard formats. He/she will liaise with Geneva and Regional GIS/DB Specialists in order to represent data in static map formats, as relevant. The SAO is responsible for following the designated timeline of reports to be submitted to project partners and donors. He/she must ensure the writing of timely assessment reports and factsheets, ensuring the quality and accuracy of technical information provided as well as the confidentiality of collected information. He/she will ensure that assessment reports contribute to aid coordination and planning and add to the general base of field knowledge in Nigeria for all organisations working in the region. The SAO will also store, organise and disseminate assessments, project documents and best practices among partners. He/she will coordinate timely and accurate reporting to IMPACT.
3. Staff Management
The SAO is responsible for day-to-day management of assessment staff, Data/GIS staff and field manager. He/she is expected to guide and direct IMPACT staff and prepare and follow up work plans with each staff member that directly reports to him/her. The SAO will ensure that all field teams are comprehensively briefed on the objective, expected outputs and that the overall implementation strategy of any given activity is clearly understood. He/she will ensure that project/field staff are given training and complete all the necessary documentation in line with program requirements set by IMPACT. He/she will also be responsible for capacity building and staff development of enumerators, Field Officers and Junior Assessment Officers.
4. External Management
The SAO is responsible for the representation of IMPACT in cluster and multi-sector meetings/technical working groups in country, and is expected to follow up on technical issues identified in meetings. This specifically will include liaising with external partners to identify potential for data sets to be integrated into existing databases and mapped to support the coordination of the broader humanitarian community. The SAO will further represent IMPACT vis-a-vis current and potential donors and communicate relevant information to the IMPACT SNR RM and CC. He/she will participate in inter-NGO meetings and those of UN agencies and any other relevant intergovernmental institutions at the national or provincial level.
5. Confidentiality
The IMPACT SAO will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes. 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.
ACCOUNTABILITY TO COMMUNITIES AND BENEFICIARIES
The staff member is responsible for ensuring that all relations with the communities IMPACT and partners work are conducted in a respectful and consultative manner. Due attention must be paid to ensuring that communities are adequately consulted and informed about IMPACT programme objectives, activities, beneficiary selection criteria, and methodologies. This is the responsibility of every IMPACT staff member.
REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent academic qualifications, including a Master’s degree, if relevant;
- 2-3 years of relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting;
- Excellent team management, coordination, organisational and planning skills required, including an ability to manage large workloads, oversee multiple teams and effectively meet deadlines, through an excellent ability to multi-task and prioritise;
- Experience with external engagement (donors, partners and other key stakeholders) required;
- Familiarity with the humanitarian coordination system required;
- Ability to operate R is an asset
- Ability to operate basic GIS is an asset
- Familiarity with the IPC / CH – Level 1 certification an asset
- Excellent communication and drafting skills required for effective report writing;
- Excellent analytical skills required- ability to situate findings within a wider context;
- Solution-oriented, flexible, and open-minded, including ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment
- required;
- Fluency in English required;
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required;
- Experience with mobile data collection (ODK, ONA, KOBO) required;
- Knowledge of the Adobe Suite software, particularly Illustrator and InDesign an asset.
CONDITIONS
- Salary defined by the IMPACT salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
- Additional monthly living allowance
- Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)
- Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
- Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your application using the form below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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