Key Responsibilities
The
AO’s responsibilities include but not limited to the following;
1. RESEARCH
CYCLE MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
·
Assist
in the continuous development of an analytical framework for the ABC IM system.
·
Support
the review and integration of partner information into the reporting channels
within ABC areas IM system.
·
Assist
in the overall design and management of assessment cycles, from drafting Terms
of Reference to the production, publication, and dissemination of ABC-related
information products.
·
Support
the design and harmonization of tools and methodologies for common IM
processes, ensuring adaptation to contextual and organizational needs.
2. ASSESSMENT
IMPLEMENTATION
· Support the planning and rollout of targeted assessments in coordination with ABC Coordinators and partners.
·
Assist
in ensuring data quality and consistency across assessment activities (In close
liaison with the Data Officer(s), ensure that data is revised and cleaned, and
that all revisions are recorded).
3. EXTERNAL
ENGAGEMENT
·
Assist
the ARM or SAO to support ABC coordinators and partners on the ground to define
priorities for the ABC IM and receive relevant input in the form of reporting,
assessments and other key information from partners.
·
Support
ABC coordination by contributing to information sharing and collecting relevant
inputs (e.g., results presentations, meetings, etc).
·
Follow
up on relevant issues identified by ABC Coordinators and partners during
meetings
4. INTERNAL
COORDINATION
·
Work
closely with internal teams to support the implementation and improvement of IM
processes and research activities.
5. CONFIDENTIALITY
AND DATA PROTECTION
·
Maintain
strict confidentiality of all data collected and related processes.
·
Ensure
compliance with data protection protocols and prevent unauthorized sharing of
information belonging to REACH and its partners.
Qualifications
- Academic qualifications: Excellent academic
qualifications, including a master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant
discipline (e.g. international studies, development, humanitarian
response, data science, political science, etc.)
- Years of work experience: 3 years of relevant working
experience in a humanitarian setting, such as assessments, monitoring and
evaluation, research design and analysis, etc
- Research skills: Strong research and analytical skills,
including experience designing quantitative assessments (e.g., sampling
strategies and survey tools), managing and analysing datasets, and
translating findings into clear, high-quality analytical outputs to inform
humanitarian response and decision-making
- Software skills: Proven proficiency in the Microsoft Office
Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with KoBoToolbox
for survey design and data collection is required. Familiarity with
PostgreSQL, R, SPSS, STATA, or other statistical analysis software, as
well as Power BI, is an asset.
- Multi-tasking skills: Ability to multi-task with
tight deadlines in a complex environment.
- Collaborative working style: Strong interpersonal skills
and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work constructively
within a small team and contribute to a positive, supportive team dynamic.
- Sound judgment and emotional intelligence: in
high-pressure or sensitive situations. Possesses strong interpersonal
awareness and the ability to respond constructively to feedback and
shifting priorities;
- Familiarity with aid system: Good understanding of the
aid system is an asset. Prior experience with humanitarian coordination
bodies preferred; familiarity with Sudan or similar context.
- Communication/reporting skills: Excellent verbal and
written communication and drafting skills for effective reporting
required.
- 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 20.05.2026 with
the subject line “Assessment Officer_Sudan”
Please do not
attach any other documents while sending your applications, if required they
will be requested at a later stage.
