IMPACT Research Officer

Job Description

Position: IMPACT Research Officer

Contract duration: 4 months with possibility of extension

Location: Ramallah

Starting Date: ASAP

I-Overview

IMPACT, through its partner ACTED, conducted a Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment (MSNA) across the oPt. The MSNA is designed to support joint humanitarian-development response planning through the provision of comprehensive, multi-sectoral household data and inter-sectoral analysis. This support is currently assisting in the planning for the 2022 Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) and Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP), ensuring that strategic response planning and prioritization decisions are evidence-based and target affected populations with the most acute needs and vulnerabilities. This role also includes the development of a Vulnerability Analysis Framework to assist in an understanding of contemporary vulnerabilities, as well as the creation of a Multi-Sector Needs Index.

II-Background on IMPACT

IMPACT is a Geneva-based not-for-profit association, created in 2010 in order to promote more effective aid action and practices. The core activity of IMPACT is to undertake holistic information management across humanitarian programme cycles – including but not limited to needs and situation assessments, response monitoring, impact evaluations, and organisational capacity-building. To date, IMPACT’s largest programme has been in the framework of the REACH Initiative, which aims to support effective planning and coordination by aid coordination platforms (such as clusters, mandated UN agencies, etc.), with a strong focus on supporting and informing humanitarian cash and market activities. IMPACT has also established the PANDA programme stream which aims to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and efficacy of aid interventions and inform partners’ entire program cycle, including program design, assessments, monitoring and evaluation. IMPACT benefits from a global partnership with the French INGO ACTED who provides operational support (country registration, office space, accommodation, cars, national HR recruitment, security) in all of IMPACT’s programmes.

III-Background on ACTED

ACTED is an international NGO registered in France. ACTED’s vocation is to support vulnerable populations affected by wars, natural disasters and/or economic and social crises, and to accompany them in building a better future. ACTED started its activities in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) in May 2007. ACTED is currently implementing projects covering multiple humanitarian / development sectors, funded by of a variety of international donors, which aim at protecting vulnerable households and strengthening civil society actors across the oPt. ACTED oPt offers a dynamic, rigorous and knowledge-oriented working environment.

IV-Position Profile

Under the supervision of the REACH Senior Assessment Officer, the REACH Research Officer will continue supporting the MSNA in its remaining activities related to analysis, dissemination, and supporting the activities of key stakeholders and partners. He/she will also be working on related output production, reporting and providing input to the strategic development of REACH in the occupied Palestinian territory. The role is primarily research focused, with additional operational, translation and coordination requirements.

V-Responsibilites

In coordination with the REACH Senior Assessment Officer, the REACH Data Officer and the IMPACT Country Coordinator, the Research Officer will be responsible for:

Vulnerability Analysis Framework

Support the development of the Vulnerability Analysis Framework and methodology through a consultative process with key humanitarian and development actors operating in the occupied Palestinian territory
Coordinate the timely analysis of data for the Vulnerability Analysis together with the REACH Data Officer
Write and disseminate timely and accurate assessment reports and factsheets based on the findings of the Vulnerability Analysis

Multi Sector Needs Index (MSNI)

Support the production of factsheets and reports presenting the findings of the MSNI analysis

2022 Multi Sector Needs Assessment (MSNA)

Support the consultation process with key humanitarian and development stakeholders to develop the research design of the assessment (i.e. list of indicators, questions and answer choices as well as the sampling and data collection methodology)
In coordination with the REACH Senior Assessment Officer and the IMPACT Country Coordinator, external representation of REACH with donors, data collection partners and key humanitarian and development stakeholders
Present analysis findings to different stakeholders and in different fora
Produce reports and factsheets

Support other existing and future REACH and IMPACT projects in the oPt

Development of research ToRs and Data Analysis Plans
Design of research tools in Kobo/ODK
Development of sampling methodologies and sampling frames for data collection
Design of training materials and supporting enumerator training
Perform field visits to oversee the data collection
Oversee data cleaning activities
Produce cleaned datasets in coordination with the REACH Data Officer
Supporting data analysis in coordination with the REACH Data Officer
Coordinate with external stakeholders
Output production and reporting

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Academic: Excellent academic qualifications, preferably with a Master degree in a relevant discipline

Research skills: Proficiency and proven experience with research methods. Excellent analytical and reporting skills: research question design, familiarity with research methods, report writing and data visualization

Software skills: Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Advanced skills in R, SPSS, Stata are an advantage. Experience with InDesign, GIS software and/or Tableau are an asset.

Years of work experience: At least 3 years of relevant working experience. Experience in applied research and the humanitarian field highly desirable.

Communication/reporting skills: Excellent communication and report drafting sills for effective reporting.

Multi-tasking skills: Ability to multitask with tight deadlines on numerous research cycles.

Level of independence: Proven ability to work independently

Language skills: Fluency in English and Arabic is essential

Experience in drafting of narrative reports. Knowledge of Adobe graphic software (e.g. InDesign, Illustrator) is an asset

Experience in presentations, training and public speaking considered an asset

Job Details

Job Title IMPACT Research Officer

Deadline 24 - Nov - 2021

Location Ramallah

Job Type Full time

Position Level Mid Career

Salary N/A

Degree Master's degree

Experience 3 Years

Category Other

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are invited to send CV, Cover letter and three references (in English) no later than November 24th, 2021 to: ([email protected]), indicating the position (IMPACT Reaserach Officer) in the subject line.

The selection committee will review all applications as they are received.

All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. No telephone inquiries will be received.

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