IMPACT Initiatives REACH Senior Assessment Officer Jobs South Sudan
IMPACT Initiatives REACH Senior Assessment Officer Jobs South Sudan
FunctionsREACH is currently recruiting for a Senior Assessment Officer (SAO) to manage HSM processes in one region of South Sudan.
The overall goal of the Senior Assessment Officer will be to ensure the smooth running of activities, including operational and programmatic management of five REACH bases.
This will include management of Junior Assessment Officers, assessment coordination and planning, operational oversight in terms of logistics, administration and HR, as well as donor and partner engagement.
The REACH SAO will represent REACH to key external actors, including stakeholders in the humanitarian coordination system, as well as technical working groups and various NGO fora and information management groups.
He/she will ensure the dissemination of REACH findings to the relevant stakeholders and monitor information needs of the humanitarian community.
More generally, the REACH SAO is expected to contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization.
The position is based in Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan, with regular travel to other field sites in South Sudan.
Under the supervision of the REACH Assessment Manager and IMPACT HQ in Geneva, the REACH Senior Assessment Officer is responsible for the implementation of all REACH ad hoc needs assessments and rapid needs assessments, including their preparation, implementation, and follow-up.
Summary
The REACH Senior Assessment Officer will be responsible for:
Directly managing a field base, and line-managing REACH Junior Assessment Officers (JAOs) in other bases to ensure smooth and timely implementation of activities;
Designing the methodology, tools, and data analysis plan associated with each needs and rapid needs assessment, according to REACH requirements and principles;
Analysing data and drafting information products relating to the region for use in coordination of humanitarian aid in South Sudan;
Implementing and monitoring the REACH needs assessment strategy in coordination with the Country Coordinator and REACH Assessment Manager;
In coordination with the REACH Assessment Manager, external representation of REACH with donors, partners, and the wider aid community through clusters and sectoral working groups;
Liaising with programme staff of other ACTED departments to ensure close coordination and information sharing is maintained;
Coordinate timely and accurate reporting to IMPACT HQ along with the REACH Assessment Manager and Country Coordinator.
Responsibilities
Management of assessment processes
The Senior Assessment Officer (SAO) is responsible for designing the methodology and tools associated with each assessment, according to IMPACT requirements and principles.
He/she will manage the planning, implementation, and follow-up of IMPACT and project specific assessment activities.
The SAO shall manage logistics, financial, administration and HR processes directly related to IMPACT and liaise
accordingly with the relevant ACTED counterpart.
He/she is directly responsible for the implementation of proper IMPACT and ACTED FLAT procedures in all IMPACT interventions in the region.
Implementation
The SAO is responsible for contributing to the implementation of assessment projects, and providing support to the development of assessment, database and GIS tools with the IMPACT team.
This will specifically include, designing of data collection tools (household surveys, focus groups, and more); development or review of databases; contributing to GIS data collection procedures; and analysis of information to contribute to reports.
The SAO is responsible for investigating information gaps in the region as requested by unit heads, and will coordinate and conduct ad hoc assessments according to identified needs.
Coordination
The SAO is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of narrative and financial reports related to IMPACT activities in country through close liaison with the Project Development and Finance departments.
The SAO shall liaise with other IMPACT Officers in the region and throughout IMPACT Initiatives’ and ACTED’s networks to provide and receive support in the expansion of IMPACT globally.
Requirements
Excellent academic qualifications, including a Master’s degree, if relevant;
2 years of relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting;
Excellent team management, coordination, organisational and planning skills required, including an ability to manage large workloads, oversee multiple teams and effectively meet deadlines, through an excellent ability to multi-task and prioritise;
Experience with external engagement (donors, partners and other key stakeholders) required;
Familiarity with the humanitarian coordination system required;
Excellent communication and drafting skills required for effective report writing;
Excellent analytical skills required- ability to situate findings within a wider context;
Solution-oriented, flexible, and open-minded, including ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment required;
Fluency in English required;
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required;
Experience with mobile data collection (ODK, ONA, KOBO) required;
Knowledge of the Adobe Suite software, particularly Illustrator and InDesign an asset;
Prior knowledge of the South Sudan context an asset;
Experience working and living in challenging environments for extended periods of time;
A good sense of humour about bugs and bucket showers in the field!;
Willingness to relocate to South Sudan.
Conditions
Salary defined by the IMPACT salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
Additional monthly living allowance
Food allowance and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse
Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; IMPACT Initiatives REACH Senior Assessment Officer Jobs South Sudan
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