ACAPS Team Leader for the ACAPS Sudan Analysis Hub Jobs in Kenya

ACAPS Team Leader for the ACAPS Sudan Analysis Hub Jobs in Kenya

ACAPS is establishing a new Analysis Hub covering the humanitarian situation in Sudan.

As an independent actor without sectoral or thematic biases, ACAPS’ approach will be to consolidate and triangulate available public and non-public information and help humanitarian decision-makers make sense of the complex crisis situation, by providing in-depth analysis, and clear, strong narratives around drivers of needs, humanitarian priorities, and potential future humanitarian impacts.

Under the supervision of a Team Leader, the Hub will be constituted of one Senior Analyst, three Information Analysts, one Data Analyst and one Data Collector. The team will be based in Nairobi and Amman.

Purpose of the position

The Team Leader is the day-to-day manager of the Hub. This includes ensuring the team workplan is kept up-to-date and adhered to, managing staff, and maintaining key operational relationships in and outside Sudan. The Team Leader is responsible for the effective implementation of activities against project objectives and for ensuring continued funding for the Hub.

The Team Leader is expected to represent the Hub in all high-level engagements, develop relationships with stakeholders, and ensure publication or distribution of the ACAPS products produced by the Sudan Analysis Hub.

Critical interfaces

The Team Leader will work closely with all members of the Hub and the key humanitarian partners in Sudan to ensure correct process and content. The Team Leader will ensure working relationships with relevant partners in Sudan and represent ACAPS in various fora as needed. As a member of the EMT, the Team Leader will participate in EMT meetings. The Team Leader reports to the Head of Programme.

Competencies: Knowledge and Experience

Master’s degree, preferably in humanitarian action, management, social sciences, international relations, research, or international development.

Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years’ experience will be accepted instead.

At least 5 years field or headquarters experience in the humanitarian sector; at least 2 years of management experience

Experience leading multi-disciplinary, multinational, remote teams in complex environments

Proven skills in analysis and negotiations

Significant understanding of humanitarian needs assessments and working with primary and secondary data, and qualitative and quantitative methodologies, asset

Experience designing and/or carrying out research (primary, secondary, or both)

Experience in the workings of the UN system and humanitarian operations across a variety of geographical areas

Understanding of humanitarian coordination structures

Excellent knowledge of Sudan economics, politics, social and cultural dynamics, and history

Large professional networks in Sudan and Kenya, asset

Proven ability to deliver against targets and meet deadlines within a short timeframe

Very strong communication skills, both written and oral

Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic

Excellent computer skills (MS Office incl., Excel spreadsheets, word-processing)

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; ACAPS Team Leader for the ACAPS Sudan Analysis Hub Jobs in Kenya

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