POSITION PROFILE
Under
the line management of the Senior Data Officer/ Data Specialist of the Analysis
Unit in Sudan, the Data Officer is responsible for
the production of IMPACT’s analysis products in Sudan, 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. The Data officer will support in the
dissemination and evaluation stages of the research cycle. Throughout each
research cycle, the Data Officer, in (as relevant) close liaison with the
assessment teams, engages with partners to promote their participation in data
processing, analysis or relevant topics as designated by the line manager, to
maximize the uptake and use of IMPACT research. When relevant, or managing a
project, he/she also ensures 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’s responsibilities include:
RESEARCH
PLANNING
- Contribute towards the identification and
implementation of effective and adapted data management and analysis
solutions for IMPACT research in Sudan, in line with IMPACT’s relevant
research and data guidelines.
- Support (as designated by line manager) sampling
design, creation and management of data collection tools (ODK or KoBo),
training on data cleaning and management techniques, support for data
analysis set up (specifically conducted in the R environment).
- Contribute to draft research ToRs with a
specific focus on sampling, data collection tools, the data analysis plan,
as well as data management plan;
- Support the development of qualitative and
quantitative data collection tools, ensuring requirements of research
cycle/assessment are met;
- In coordination with relevant assessment and GIS
officer(s), support construction of quantitative sample;
- Keep track of progress and delays of all
assigned tasks throughout the research cycle. Ensure that delays or
identified problems are reported by writing and orally in a timely manner.
RESEARCH
IMPLEMENTATION
- When relevant, support the identification and
training of enumerators for primary data collection;
- When relevant, support oversight of data
collection, in line with agreed TORs (including their Annexes), including
data cleaning processes, checks and data cleaning scripts;
- In coordination with relevant assessment
officer(s), document all changes in data collection that lead to a
modification in the agreed TORs, ensuring that the IMPACT CC/CR and IMPACT
HQ are informed and agree on the modifications.
DATA
MANAGEMENT, CLEANING AND ANALYSIS
- Monitor accuracy of data collected in line with
IMPACT’s Data Cleaning Minimum Standards Checklist.
- Manage the analysis pipeline from the point
where data has been collected to the products produced. Seek to
standardise and automate wherever possible.
- Cross check data collected in the field, ensure
regular updates and solve eventual discrepancies; • Manage, update and
deploy monthly questionnaire.
- Maintain, update and expand R-based systems of
data management and analysis for data dissemination and reporting.
- Serve as focal point for statistical analysis
and quantitative reporting on assessments.
DRAFTING
OF PRODUCTS
- Ensure that all IMPACT analysis products the
requirements of IMPACT and concerned partners.
- In support of the Research Manager or CC/CR, as
requested, provide regular communication with IMPACT HQ on progress and
deadlines for analysis outputs
- Ensure the drafting of timely and accurate data
and analysis products (such as factsheets, graphics, webmaps, dashboards),
which comply with IMPACT’s guidelines.
- Ensure findings are accurately reported given
the data collection and analysis methodology planned in TORs.
- Ensure that all analysis outputs are validated
by IMPACT HQ before external release.
- When relevant, in close coordination with IMPACT
HQ, support the regular maintenance and update of online products.
PROJECT
CYCLE MANAGEMENT
Upon
request of the line management:
- For relevant projects, ensure compliance to
project cycle management requirements and guidelines at all phases.
- Before project start, support the organization
of a kick off meeting and the availability of key project management
documentations to plan the efficient use of assets, financial and human
resources;
- In close coordination with line management,
finance and grants colleagues, monitor and regularly update the use of
assets, financial and human resources, in full compliance with IMPACT’s
guidelines; this includes maintaining an oversight of budget availability
and expenditure for assessment activities.
- Ensure that project deliverables and
requirements are tracked, met and complied to;
- Ensure that any issue in relation to project
implementation is reported to the line manager, finance and grants
colleagues, and HQ;
- Ensure that a project completion meeting is held
and documented for all relevant projects.
- Support the line manager, finance and grant
colleagues in drafting of relevant project narrative and financial
reports.
- Other tasks as requested by supervisors
DATA
CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROTECTION
- 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. He/she 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
- Academic Excellent academic qualifications,
preferably including a Master degree in relevant discipline;
- Research skills Demonstrable experience of data
science. Excellent data analysis skills.
- Software skills Advanced knowledge of R
essential, additional knowledge of STATA, Python or equivalent statistical
software helpful. Proven knowledge of Microsoft office including Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of ArcGIS an advantage.
- Years of work experience At least 3 years of
relevant working experience. Experience in humanitarian settings highly
desirable;
- Communication/reporting skills Excellent
communication and drafting skills for effective reporting;
- Multi-tasking skills Ability to multitask with
tight deadlines, on numerous research cycles;
- Level of independence Proven ability to work
independently;
- Cross-cultural work environment Ability to
operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
- Experience in geographical region Past
experience in the [relevant] region is desirable;
- Security environment Ability to operate in a
complex and challenging security environment
- Language skills: Fluency in English required,
competency in Arabic is an asset.
How to Apply
Qualified
Kenyan nationals with the required skills are invited to submit their
applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter as a
single document i.e. with the cover letter being on the first page and the CV
starting on the second page, detailing three work related referees and contacts
to kenya.jobs@acted.org and
received on or before 5.00PM on 24.12.2025 with
the subject line “Data Officer-Sudan”
