IMPACT Initiatives REACH (Senior) Assessment Officer – Cash and Markets in Juba Job in South Sudan
Under the supervision of the Resilience and Accountability Research Manager in South Sudan, the (Senior) Assessment Officer is responsible for the management of all REACH research cycles relating to cash and markets, including design, implementation, dissemination and evaluation. He/she works closely with Assessment Officers, GIS/Data Officers, and Field Officers on the content of assessments, ensuring high quality data collection. In addition, the (S)AO will lead in the development and implementation of IMPACT strategy in South Sudan related to cash and markets work.
Summary
In close coordination with the IMPACT South Sudan team, the (Senior) Assessment Officer is responsible for:
Compile and analyse available data related to the project produce secondary data reviews, assessment reports, situation overviews, and factsheets.
Responsible for conducting all assessments related to the research cycle
Working in close collaboration with project partners in the design, implementation, data cleaning and analysis survey.
Ensure that assessment strategies are implemented in a structured and coherent manner in line with project and strategic objectives
Provide oversight of data analysis and reporting from the collaborative assessments
Ensure the writing of timely and accurate assessment reports and factsheets from collaborative assessments
Support the development/revision of assessment / programme strategies, reports or new proposals;
Lead external representation of IMPACT with donors, partners and the wider aid community through coordination mechanisms and sectoral working groups (if necessary);
Management of All Research Cycles
Assessment Preparation and Planning:
Ensure that all assessments are planned in line with relevant project and program objectives and with IMPACT’s research cycle and other relevant guidelines;
Keeping abreast of significant developments in the field of cash and markets, as well as cash and voucher assistance (CVA), within the South Sudan context, and staying informed of the programs and strategies of pertinent stakeholders;
Ensure that required secondary data analysis has been conducted in preparation of an assessment;
For each assessment, develop and review ToRs before they are sent to Geneva for validation and ensure that ToRs are validated by HQ before any data collection begins;
Ensure that ToRs are understood and used by assessment staff and stakeholders, and updated as required
Compose and construct, in close coordination with GIS and data management team, qualitative and quantitative data collection tools; ensure engagement with GIS teams on GIS requirements of research cycle/assessment;
Track progress and delays of all assigned assessments throughout the research cycle. Ensure that delays or identified challenges for specific assessments are reported in writing and orally in a timely manner to the Field Manager, Senior Assessment Officer, and other relevant staff;
Ensure relevant stakeholders and partners are engaged in assessment design and planning.
Data collection and management
Monitor partner and IMPACT team data collection, ensuring its correct implementation in line with agreed TORs;
Support the Assessment Officer and Field Officers to ensure that required enumerators are identified and trained for primary data collection;
Ensure that the IMPACT Country Coordinator is alerted to any issues that prevents full implementation of the methodology in line with the agreed ToRs; ensure that all changes to the methodology are documented throughout implementation;
Ensure logistics, financial, administration, security and HR processes directly related to IMPACT have been appropriately implemented and coordinated with the relevant ACTED departments.
Ensure regular situation updates on data collection have been produced and circulated to relevant IMPACT, ACTED, and external counterparts. Provide support and follow up on identified challenges during the data collection process;
Ensure that all collected data is stored in line with IMPACT’s Data Management Guidelines, and with the ToRs (data management plan Annex);
Ensure that data is revised and cleaned, and that all revisions are recorded;
Oversee analysis on collected data as per ToRs;
Ensure that tested and accurate techniques are used to analyze the data collected;
Ensure that data and its analysis are validated by IMPACT HQ before product drafting stage;
Product drafting
Maintain regular communication with IMPACT HQ on progress and deadlines for written products;
Manage assessment staff toward timely drafting of timely and accurate assessment outputs (i.e. reports, factsheets, etc.), which comply with IMPACT’s guidelines and quality standards;
Review and lead revision of all products before they are sent to IMPACT HQ for validation;
Ensure that all written products are validated by IMPACT HQ before external release.
Product dissemination and evaluation
Under the direction of the IMPACT Country Coordinator, engage in the dissemination of research products, including through articles, IMPACT social media contents, targeted e-mails, presentations, meetings, etc., in line with IMPACT Dissemination and External Communication Guidelines and Research ToRs;
Under supervision of IMPACT HQ, ensure that research products are uploaded in relevant data portals, as specified in Research ToRs;
Ensure that lessons learned are gathered and documented at the end of each research cycle;
Support the I IMPACT Country Coordinator to conduct monitoring and evaluation as specified in the research ToRs and in line with IMPACT guidelines
External Relations
Ensure that relevant partners are consulted and involved at all stages of research cycle as necessary: the preparation of the assessment; data collection; data analysis; review of research products; product dissemination; and lessons learnt; ensure that partner engagement is documented;
Present research findings to relevant third parties, to enhance their use and impact;
Ensure that external communications with partners and key stakeholders, including relevant UN agencies, local and national government, and NGOs has been conducted and documented as appropriate;
Represent IMPACT at the Cash Working Group and in technical external engagements related to assessments
Requirements
Excellent academic qualifications, including a degree in any relevant discipline;
For Assessment Officer, at least 1-2 years of relevant working experience in humanitarian or development settings, previous experience in other IMPACT/REACH missions is preferred; for Senior Assessment Officer, at least 3 years;
Experience conducting cash and market-related assessments and fluency in cash-based transfer modalities;
Experience coordinating interagency assessments or monitoring activities;
Excellent analytical skills;
Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting;
Excellent team management skills;
Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
Fluency in English required;
Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Creative Suite Products is required;
Ability to operate SPSS, Python, R, or related statistical programming is an asset;
Ability to work independently and manage team members remotely.
Desired
Familiarity with the humanitarian system: Knowledge of the humanitarian program cycle (HPC) and the humanitarian coordination structure.
Thematic expertise: Expertise and knowledge in economics, livelihoods, CVA and market-based interventions
Management skills: Team management experience and skills are highly desirable.
Software skills: Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite (i.e., InDesign) is an advantage. Knowledge and experience in R or other statistical analysis software, and GIS software is an asset.
Experience in geographical region: Past work experience in South Sudan or East Africa is desired.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; IMPACT Initiatives REACH (Senior) Assessment Officer – Cash and Markets in Juba Job in South Sudan
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