RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assessment Specialist’s responsibilities will include:

DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF ANALYSIS PRODUCTS

• Map opportunities within the response for analysis products to guide policy and programme decision-making.

• Work with Research Units and Teams, and Field Teams, to identify opportunities for analysis from IMPACT’s research portfolio and provide support to or lead the process to deliver timely analysis briefs following data collection.

• Identify opportunities for longitudinal analysis or analysis linking multiple IMPACT research products, in particular in-line with thematic priorities outlined in the country strategy.

• Contribute to longer-term analysis pieces designed to inform strategic decision-making within the aid response.

• Ensure that IMPACT Afghanistan effectively contributes to IMPACT global analysis products.

DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH PRODUCTS

• Where identified by the (Deputy) Country Representative, support research design for IMPACT research products to link findings to identified research priorities.

• Lead the development of primary data collection research cycles as necessary  designed to support specific analysis products or timely analysis in response to changes in context (including sudden onset shocks).

CAPACITY STRENGTHENING

• Work with national staff within the research units and teams to identify staff with potential to develop analysis skills and provide on-the-job training opportunities for them to develop skills (in alignment with line managers).

• As required, support IMPACT capacity strengthening activities for Afghan organizations, as included in funded projects.

 EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT

• In coordination with the (Deputy) Country Representative, represent IMPACT/REACH with donors, partners, and the wider aid community in Afghanistan.

• Engage with operational stakeholders in the aid response to determine where additional analysis could support their work and ensure effective dissemination.

• Support IMPACT dissemination events as required, through producing presentations, summary briefs, or meeting reports.

STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

• Under the guidance of the (Deputy) Country Representative, support the development of the team workplan , including engagement and involvement with various technical and coordination forums;

• Work with key clusters, partner organizations and working groups to understand the various relevant information gaps within Afghanistan and identify how and what analysis could fill these gaps.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the REACH Afghanistan country strategy, including coordinating with the heads of other research and analysis units and teams;

• Develop and implement dissemination strategies to strengthen the impact of analysis products;

The Assessment Specialist 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 his/her assignment with IMPACT.

REQUIREMENTS

• Work experience Demonstratable relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting, such as programme management, evaluation and assessments;

• Research skills Excellent quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, and data analysis experience required;

• Analysis skills – Demonstratable ability to analyse a range of complex datasets and produce compelling analysis in multiple formats.

• Familiarity with aid system Good understanding of the aid system and the research community. Prior experience with humanitarian coordination forums preferred;

• Experience of work with climate change and/or gender issues is desirable, whether from a research, analysis, or programmatic perspective;

• Experience in geographical region Past experience in the region/supporting is desirable;

• Communication/reporting skills Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting, presenting, and reviewing;

• Cross-cultural work environment Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility and work independently;

• Academic qualifications A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.  However, significant relevant work experience can be considered.

• 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 an asset

• Security environment Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.

• Language skills Fluency in English required, competency in Dari or Pashto is an asset.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• For this position, salary between 3’050€ and 3’100 monthly before income tax), etc as well as a monthly living allowance of 300 USD NB - IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education of staff. A location-dependent security and/or isolation adjustment is then applied as a recognition that some staff are required to work in difficult places where living and working conditions are much more difficult than elsewhere.

• Accommodation and food provided in the guesthouse.

• Affiliation to French Social security (CFE) + health Complementary (Mobility Benefits) + Repatriation assistance (SOS International) + Private Pension Fund.

• Flight tickets every six months & visa fees covered (in-country travel costs and professional expenses are fully covered).

• R&R after eight weeks, flight ticket up to 500$ + 200$ of living allowance

• Contribution to the transportation of luggage: between 20 and 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract (+ luggage and personal property insurance)

• Annual leave of 36 days per year. Public holidays of the country of assignment. Family/compassionate leave when applicable.

• Predeparture induction - three days at IMPACT Initiatives’ HQ in Geneva + one week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ in Paris, including a 4-days in situ security training (depending on previous inductions and security trainings taken);

• IMPACT prioritizes the psychological safety of its staff, and the health insurance provided covers, among others, up to 1000 € per year of psychosocial counselling fees.