We are currently looking for a Data Officer to support our team in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt):

Department:                 REACH

Position:                      Data Officer

Contract duration: 6 months

Location:                      Amman, Jordan

Start Date:                   December 2024

POSITION PROFILE

The Data Officer will be responsible for leading the production of analysis products, including the preparation of research design, support in designing sampling methods, data analysis plans, data collection tools, data cleaning scripts and processes, analysis scripts, analysis outputs and (as relevant) production of web maps and information management systems. Under the line management of the Research Manager, the Data Officer, in close liaison with the assessment teams, engages with partners to promote their participation in data processing, analysis or relevant topics, to maximize the uptake and use of IMPACT/REACH research. When relevant, or managing a project, they also ensure an efficient and transparent use of resources required for project implementation. This can include the direct supervision of data and assessment teams during data collection, analysis or output production.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

The Data Officer is responsible for the following:

RESEARCH CYCLE MANAGEMENT

• Research planning and design through leading on sampling design and in coordination with relevant assessment and GIS staff construct quantitative sample;

• Providing training on data cleaning and management techniques;

• Overseeing data analysis set-up (specifically conducted in the R environment).

DATA MANAGEMENT

• Data management, cleaning and analysis including monitoring of the accuracy of data collected, cross-checking data collected in the field;

• Maintaining R-based systems of data management and analysis, serving as the focal point for statistical analysis and quantitative reporting;

• Developing cleaning and analysis (descriptive, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression analyses) scripts in R;

• Contributing to the automatization of data analysis processes.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

• Developing information products and dashboards with the collected data;

• Providing information management support to other team members, or humanitarian stakeholders;

• Other tasks falling within their functions as requested by supervisors.

The Data Officer will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes, ensuring full compliance with IMPACT’s data protection policy and SOPs. 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.

REQUIREMENTS

• Years of work experience At least 2 years of relevant working experience in a similar role preferable in the humanitarian field;

• Research skills Proficiency and proven experience with research methods, including both quantitative and qualitative research. Excellent analytical skills;

• Statistical skills Strong statistical and analytical skills including correlation and regression analysis;

• Software skills Advanced knowledge of R, STATA, Python or equivalent statistical software (with a willingness to learn R). Knowledge of ArcGIS or Power Bi an advantage;

• Level of independence Proven ability to work independently;

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

• Organizational and coordination skills Strong presentation, and organisational skills;

• Multi-tasking skills Ability to multitask with tight deadlines;

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

• Academic qualifications Excellent academic qualifications, preferably including a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (Computer or Data Science, Statistics, Social Science, Economics, or related);

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

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

• Language skills Fluency in English required.

  COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• For this position, salary between 2’220 CHF and 2’280 CHF 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 a guesthouse. NB – IMPACT is hosted by ACTED in this country.

• Enrolment in Swiss private pension fund (Swisslife – approx. 9.975% of staff gross salary), health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance.

• Accompanied status does not apply to this position.

• Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered (in-country travel costs and professional expenses are fully covered)

• Contribution to the luggage transportation: 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 - 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives’s HQ in Geneva + one week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ in Paris, including a 4-days in situ security training.

• Enrolment in IMPACT Initiatives Research Foundational Learning Programme within the first 3 months from the start of contract.

• 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.