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ACTED has been committedsince 1993, to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, whileco-creating longer-term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential. ACTED, headquartered in Paris, France is present in four continents and our teams intervene in 37 countries towards 18million people, responding to emergency situations, supporting rehabilitation projects and accompanying the dynamics of development. Over 5,000 staffare dedicated to implementing and developing our projects.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: REACH Cash Assessment Officer

Location: Negotiable - Abuja, Nigiera with frequent travels to Maiduguri or Maiduguri, Nigeira. Both locations may involve occasional field travel (security permitting).
Department: REACH
Contract duration: 6 months
Starting Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Full-time

Background on Impact and Reach
REACH was born in 2010 as a joint initiative of two International NGOs (IMPACT Initiatives and ACTED) and the United Nations Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT). REACH’s purpose is to promote and facilitate the development of information products that enhance the humanitarian community’s decision making and planning capacity for emergency, reconstruction and development contexts. REACH facilitates information management for aid actors through three complementary services: (a) need and situation assessments facilitated by REACH teams; (b) situation analysis using satellite imagery; (c) provision of related database and (web)-mapping facilities and expertise.

IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation manages several initiatives, including the REACH Initiative. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data collection, management and analysis and GIS. IMPACT was launched at the initiative of ACTED, an international NGO whose headquarter is based in Paris and is present in thirty countries. The two organizations have a strong complementarity formalized in a global partnership, enabling IMPACT to benefit from ACTED’s operational support on its fields of intervention.

We are currently looking for an Assessment Officer to support our REACH team in Nigeria on our Joint Market Monitoring Initiative (JMMI) within our Sectoral Team.

Country Profile

• In North East Nigeria (NEN), the ongoing crisis continues to have a profound impact on the population, leading to displacement both within and out of the region and high rates of unmet needs among internally displaced persons. The conflict additionally exacerbates prior unmet needs among non-displaced and host communities. While the primary driver of the conflict remains violent conflict, including ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa
• Province), JAS (Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad) and associated armed opposition groups (AOGs), other underlying factors, such as climate change, poverty, and disease outbreaks, exacerbate need and further complicate aid delivery.
• Against the backdrop of this protracted crisis, the humanitarian situation in Northeast Nigeria remains one of the world’s most severe. Out of the Northeast’s Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) state’s total population of 13 million people, an estimated 7.9 million are in need of humanitarian assistance.[1] Borno state remains the epicentre of the crisis, containing over 80% of the region’s over 2 million internally displaced persons.[2] Major incidents throughout 2019 have led to continued mass displacements and severely affected the provision of humanitarian assistance in the region.
• The sudden influx of arrivals added strain to the existing infrastructure of the humanitarian community, resulting in high rates of unmet needs, overcrowding in camps, and exposure to protection risks for vulnerable groups. The congestion status of the camps has resulted in over 60% of IDPs residing outside of camps within host communities, further complicating service delivery.[3] The intensity of needs within Maiduguri and the instability of the security situation in more remote regions has resulted in increased focus on populations in accessible areas; however, populations in the less accessible areas are presumed to have even greater needs.
• These hard-to-reach areas are estimated to contain around 971,000 persons.[4] Very little is known about the specific conditions and needs of the populations living in these areas, but they are presumed to have little mobility, limited essential services, and little or no access to humanitarian aid. The same threats that severely limit the ability of humanitarian actors to conduct thorough assessments also immediately affect the population living in the region. REACH’s Humanitarian Situation Monitoring (HSM) assessments in the Hard-to-Reach areas of Borno state have found that people in these inaccessible areas lack of access to basic services including health facilities, access to livelihoods and have decreased access to foods, access to improved water sources and access to humanitarian services.[5]
• As such, the needs for evidenced-based Humanitarian Aid and information on populations in both accessible and inaccessible areas is paramount to a coordinated response. REACH has been present in Nigeria since 2017, providing a growing evidence base for humanitarian response planning through sectoral, multi-sectoral and area-based assessments as well as information management services. In 2019, REACH is looking to continue to provide the humanitarian community with relevant and reliable information to strengthen strategic programming and needs-based targeting in Northeast Nigeria.
• As an initiative deployed in many vulnerable and crisis-affected countries, REACH is deeply concerned by the devastating impact the COVID-19 pandemic may have on the millions of affected people we seek to serve. REACH is currently scaling up its programming in response to this pandemic, with the goal of identifying practical ways to inform humanitarian responses in the 20+ countries where we operate, including Nigeria.

Position Profile

• IMPACT is seeking an experienced candidate, who has previously designed and implemented quantitative and qualitative assessments, to support REACH’s Cash and Markets portfolio on a Joint Market Monitoring Initiative (JMMI).
• The Assessment Officer will be responsible for directly liaising with the Cash Working Group (CWG) and stakeholders on matters related to the assessments, monitoring and general IM. Tasks will include supporting the full research cycle including consolidation of secondary data, selection of indicators, tool development, design of training, coordination of data collection, data analysis, and output production.

Functions
The REACH Assessment Officer will fulfil the following functions:

• Under the supervision of the REACH Sectoral Senior Assessment Officer and Deputy Country Coordinator in Nigeria and IMPACT’s HQ in Geneva, the REACH Assessment Officer is responsible for the research design and implementation of REACH-specific assessments, including their preparation, implementation and follow-up.
• S / he is also responsible for related logistics, partner coordination, reporting, and finance requirements and will be required to provide input to the strategic development of REACH in-country.
• In his / her mission, the REACH Assessment Officer will be hosted by ACTED and will fall under the responsibility of ACTED’s Country Director and his/her delegates. S / he and will fully abide by ACTED’s Security, HR, Administration and Logistics rules and regulations.

Responsibilities
The REACH Assessment Officer’s responsibilities include:

• In coordination with the REACH Sectoral Senior Assessment Officer and Deputy Country Coordinator, designing and implementing REACH assessment strategy and research cycle;
• For each assessment, create ToRs, ensure that they are approved by management (including Geneva HQ);
• Facilitate engagement and feedback on research design with external partners, including clusters, IM focal points and agency representatives;
• Coordinate external partners and internal teams during data collection;
• Support in organizing and facilitating joint analysis workshops, as applicable;
• Ensure the writing of timely and accurate assessment reports and factsheets, which comply with REACH’s guidelines;
• Supporting the development / revision of assessment / programme strategies, reports or new proposals;
• Development of assessment staff training matrices, and overseeing the development of capacity in capital and field assessment staff;
• In coordination with REACH Sectoral Senior Assessment Officer and Deputy Country Coordinator, external representation of REACH with Donors, Partners and the wider Aid Community through clusters and sectoral working groups;
• Other tasks falling within REACH’s functions as requested by supervisors.

REACH Assessment Management and Coordination
Objective 1.1: Management of assessments process:

• The REACH Assessment Officer is responsible for designing the methodology and tools associated with each assessment, according to REACH requirements and principles.
• He / she will manage the planning, implementation, and follow-up of all REACH and projects specific assessment activities conducted in-country. In operations in which REACH is a project component of a wider ACTED intervention, the REACH Assessment Officer is required to contribute to the preparation and follow up of the Project Management Framework and ensure that activities are properly coordinated and implemented as per the Project Cycle Management.
• The REACH Assessment Officer shall manage logistics, financial, administration and HR processes directly related to REACH and liaise accordingly with the relevant ACTED counterpart. He/she is directly responsible for the implementation of proper ACTED FLAT procedures in all REACH interventions.

Objective 1.2: Implementation:

• The REACH Assessment Officer is responsible for contributing to the implementation of assessment projects, providing support to the development of assessment and database and GIS tools with the REACH team. This will specifically include, with the GIS / DB team, designing of data collection tools (household surveys, focus groups, and more) as well as the development, analysis and review of databases.

Objective 1.3: Grants Management:

• The REACH Assessment Officer shall provide technical support to the relevant ACTED department in terms of the preparation of new project proposals, development of programme strategies, implementation of project activities, and any other required REACH input to ACTED projects for added-value.
• The REACH Assessment Officer is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of narrative and financial reports related to REACH activities in-country through close liaison with the Project Development and Finance departments.
• The REACH Assessment Officer shall liaise with other REACH Officers in the region and throughout IMPACT Initiatives’ and ACTED’s networks to provide and receive support in the expansion of REACH globally.

REACH Reporting
Objective 2.1: Assessment Reporting:

• The REACH Assessment Officer is responsible for consolidating all analyses and conclusions from each assessment into REACH products such as factsheets, reports and briefs using standard formats.
• He / she will liaise with Geneva and in-country GIS / DB Officers to represent data in an interactive web map or static map format, as relevant.
• The REACH Assessment Officer is responsible for following the designated timeline of reports to be submitted to project partners and donors.
• He / she must ensure the writing of timely and accurate assessment reports and factsheets, ensuring the quality and accuracy of technical information provided as well as the confidentiality and protection of collected information.
• He / she will ensure that assessment reports contribute to aid coordination and planning and add to the general base of field knowledge in the country for all organisations working in the areas.

Objective 2.2: Programmatic Reporting:

• He / she will also manage the drafting of narrative reports and contribute to the development of financial reports through regular budgetary follow-up, in coordination with the REACH Sectoral Senior Assessment Officer and Deputy Country Coordinator.
• The REACH Assessment Officer will also store, organize and disseminate assessments, project documents and best practices among ACTED and IPs. He / she will coordinate timely and accurate reporting to IMPACT Headquarter.

Team Coordination
Objective 3.1: Staff Coordination:

• The REACH Assessment Officer will liaise on the day-to-day management of project and field staff both directly and remotely.
• He / she is expected to guide and direct REACH staff and prepare and follow up work plans related to the assessment.
• The REACH Assessment Officer will ensure that all field teams are comprehensively briefed on the objective, expected outputs and that the overall implementation strategy of any given activity is clearly understood.
• He / she will ensure that project / field staff are given training and complete all the necessary documentation in line with program requirements set by REACH.

Objective 3.2: Internal Capacity Development:

• The REACH Assessment Officer is responsible, in coordination with the REACH Sectoral Senior Assessment Officer and Deputy Country Coordinator, for the development and implementation of capacity training plans for REACH assessment and field team members and interested external stakeholders.
• He / she is responsible for setting clear and personalised development goals and designing training and mentorship plans to assist team members in professional development.

External Engagement:

• Representation of ACTED / REACH in the cluster and multi-sector meetings / technical working groups in the country and follow up on technical issues identified in cluster meetings in other parts of the country. This specifically will include liaising with external partners to identify potential for data sets to be integrated into existing databases and mapped to support the coordination of the broader humanitarian community.
• The REACH Assessment Officer will further represent ACTED / REACH vis-a-vis current and potential donors and communicate relevant information to the ACTED Project Development Manager and Country Director. He / she will participate in inter-NGO meetings and those of UN agencies and any other relevant inter-governmental institutions at the national or provincial level.
• More generally, the REACH Assessment Officer is expected to contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably through the application of REACH mandate, ethics, values and stand-point concerning other actors.

Confidentiality:

• The REACH Assessment Officer will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes. 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.

Accountability to Communities and Beneficiaries:

• The staff member is responsible for ensuring that all relations with the communities we work are conducted in a respectful and consultative manner. Due attention must be paid to ensuring that communities are adequately consulted and informed about REACH programme objectives, activities, beneficiary selection criteria, and methodologies. This is the responsibility of every REACH staff member.

About You
All employees should master ACTED's core Principles: Independence, Neutrality, Non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, Ethics, Professionalism, anti-Corruption, Transparency and Accountability Moreover, we also expect the following:

Requirements

• Excellent academic qualifications, including a Master's degree in a relevant discipline;
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills;
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in humanitarian settings;
• Excellent communication and drafting skills for reporting and external coordination;
• Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
• Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment;
• Fluency in English required;
• Advanced skills in Excel as well as SPSS, R or related statistical programming;
• Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently.

Desirable:

• Previous work on Cash & Markets;
• Knowledge of the humanitarian coordination structure.

We Offer

• Contract length: 6 months with the possibility of extension
• Level: D1-3(national contract)
• Start date: ASAP
• Location Borno and other field locations when needed

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Application Deadline 15th January, 2021.

Job Title: IMPACT Operations Manager

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Background on IMPACT Initiatives
IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation manages several initiatives, including the REACH Initiative. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data collection, management and analysis and GIS. IMPACT was launched at the initiative of ACTED, an international NGO whose headquarter is based in Paris and is present in thirty countries. The two organizations have a strong complementarity formalized in a global partnership, enabling IMPACT to benefit from ACTED’s operational support on its fields of intervention.

REACH was born in 2010 as a joint initiative of two International NGOs (IMPACT Initiatives and ACTED) and the United Nations Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT). REACH’s purpose is to promote and facilitate the development of information products that enhance the humanitarian community’s decision making and planning capacity for emergency, reconstruction and development contexts. REACH facilitates information management for aid actors through three complementary services: (a) need and situation assessments facilitated by REACH teams; (b) situation analysis using satellite imagery; (c) provision of related database and (web)-mapping facilities and expertise.

Country Profile

• In North East Nigeria (NEN), the ongoing crisis continues to have a profound impact on the population, leading to displacement both within and out of the region and high rates of unmet needs among internally displaced persons. The conflict additionally exacerbates prior unmet needs among non-displaced and host communities. While the primary driver of the conflict remains violent conflict, including ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province), JAS (Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad) and associated armed opposition groups (AOGs), other underlying factors, such as climate change, poverty, and disease outbreaks, exacerbate need and further complicate aid delivery.
• Against the backdrop of this protracted crisis, the humanitarian situation in Northeast Nigeria remains one of the world’s most severe. Out of the Northeast’s Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) state’s total population of 13 million people, an estimated 7.9 million are in need of humanitarian assistance.[1] Borno state remains the epicentre of the crisis, containing over 80% of the region’s over 2 million internally displaced persons.[2] Major incidents throughout 2019 have led to continued mass displacements and severely affected the provision of humanitarian assistance in the region.
• The sudden influx of arrivals added strain to the existing infrastructure of the humanitarian community, resulting in high rates of unmet needs, overcrowding in camps, and exposure to protection risks for vulnerable groups. The congestion status of the camps has resulted in over 60% of IDPs residing outside of camps within host communities, further complicating service delivery.[3] The intensity of needs within Maiduguri and the instability of the security situation in more remote regions has resulted in increased focus on populations in accessible areas; however, populations in the less accessible areas are presumed to have even greater needs.
• These hard-to-reach areas are estimated to contain around 971,000 persons.[4] Very little is known about the specific conditions and needs of the populations living in these areas, but they are presumed to have little mobility, limited essential services, and little or no access to humanitarian aid. The same threats that severely limit the ability of humanitarian actors to conduct thorough assessments also immediately affect the population living in the region. IMPACT’s Humanitarian Situation Monitoring (HSM) assessments in the Hard-to-Reach areas of Borno state have found that people in these inaccessible areas lack of access to basic services including health facilities, access to livelihoods and have decreased access to foods, access to improved water sources and access to humanitarian services.[5]
• As such, the needs for evidenced-based Humanitarian Aid and information on populations in both accessible and inaccessible areas is paramount to a coordinated response. IMPACT has been present in Nigeria since 2017, providing a growing evidence base for humanitarian response planning through sectoral, multi-sectoral and area-based assessments as well as information management services. In 2021, IMPACT is looking to continue to provide the humanitarian community with relevant and reliable information to strengthen strategic programming and needs-based targeting in Northeast Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the IMPACT Country Coordinator, the Operations Manager is responsible for working closely with REACH project focal points (hereafter referred to as Project Managers) and field teams to develop work plans and methodologies to coordinate field-based data collection and other project activities and direct management of IMPACT FLAT staff.

Functions
Project Coordination and Management:

• Work closely with Project Manager(s) to develop work plans and methodologies.
• Ensure timely implementation of project activities, in line with the project work plan;
• Conduct weekly Operations Meetings that include Field Managers and IMPACT FLAT staff.
• In conjunction with the Project Manager(s), host weekly project meetings to discuss project activities, strategy and implementation
• Represent IMPACT at internal mission-wide meetings with ACTED, such as the bi-weekly Coordination Meetings and FLATS Meetings.
• Develop and sustain relationships with local government offices, members of civil society, NGOs and other members of the community throughout Iraq;

Assessment Design and Implementation:

• Assist in ensuring data collection and storage is done with quality and accuracy;
• Ensure the planning of operations is done with relevant staff members;
• Ensure that the design and implementation of the assessment is closely linked to the analysis and reporting to ensure coherence between departments.

Analysis and Reporting:

• In close coordination with the Project Manager(s), directly supervise the analysis and reporting activities of the project;
• Assist in ensuring research methodology and data analysis holds the highest quality and standards.

Finance:

• Ensure effective coordination of finance monitoring with ACTED Finance department and IMPACT HQ finance team;
• Support accurate financial forecasts of field expenditures with Project Manager(s) and IMPACT FLAT Officer;
• Support in developing new budgets with Project Manager(s);
• Ensure that all staff follow the finance processes and procedures, and undertake disciplinary action when deemed necessary.

Logistics:

• Responsible for REACH equipment in the field and in the office;
• Ensure effective coordination of logistics with ACTED logistics department and timely notice of changed logistics plans;
• In close coordination with the Project Manager(s), liaise with the FLATS Officer on matters relating to logistics and equipment;

Human Resource Management:

• In close coordination with the Project Manager(s), liaise with the FLATS Officer on matters relating to HR planning and recruitment;
• Ensure field teams have adequate training and coaching regarding data collection with high quality and accuracy;
• Overarching management of the national staff working directly on the project;
• Ensure that all staff follow the HR manual and HR procedures, and undertake disciplinary action when deemed necessary;
• Ensure that all staff receive fair, engaged and thorough feedback on their work in a timely manner, as stipulated by the HR manual;
• Host monthly staff meetings with all staff to discuss concerns, improvements, highlight specific achievements etc.;
• Make recommendations for professional development opportunities amongst national staff.

Security:

• Ensure all relevant security protocols are followed by all staff, whether in a field or office capacity;
• Ensure all field staff are adequately trained on security in the field and feel comfortable and confident undertaking fieldwork;
• Engage with relevant stakeholders to keep updated on security in the field, and relay its possible impacts to the Project Manager;
• Pass on any security incidents or information to the appropriate person in the security phone tree.

Miscellaneous:

• Providing additional support as required relating to the implementation of activities, and as instructed by the IMPACT Country Coordinator;
• The IMPACT Operations Manager will be responsible for mentoring staff in their assigned duties as well as building technical capacity;
• Travel within Nigeria will be a part of this role. International travel is also foreseen, albeit to a limited extent.

About You

• All employees should master ACTED's core Principles: Independence, Neutrality, Non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, Ethics, Professionalism, anti-Corruption, Transparency and Accountability

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong focus on both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies preferred
• Minimum of five years working in humanitarian responses, including project management roles (preferred experience managing data collection teams)
• Substantial knowledge regarding managing data collection in an NGO
• Strong skills with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong technical writing skills
• Experience collecting information using hand-held GPS devices
• Experience using ODK for quantitative data collection
• Experience hiring and managing casual labourers
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Excellent communication skill
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility
• Fluency in written and spoken fluency in English a must; additional fluency in Hausa and Kanuri preferred
• Ability to work independently

We Offer

• Contract length: 6 months with the possibility of extension
• Level: B2-5 (national contract)
• Start date: 1 / 02 / 2021
• Location Borno and other field locations when needed

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply

Job Title: REACH Database Officer (DBO)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Background on Impact and Reach

• REACH was born in 2010 as a joint initiative of two International NGOs (IMPACT Initiatives and ACTED) and the United Nations Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT). REACH’s purpose is to promote and facilitate the development of information products that enhance the humanitarian community’s decision making and planning capacity for emergency, reconstruction and development contexts. REACH facilitates information management for aid actors through three complementary services: (a) need and situation assessments facilitated by REACH teams; (b) situation analysis using satellite imagery; (c) provision of related database and (web)-mapping facilities and expertise.
• IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation manages several initiatives, including the REACH Initiative. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data collection, management and analysis and GIS. IMPACT was launched at the initiative of ACTED, an international NGO whose headquarter is based in Paris and is present in thirty countries. The two organizations have a strong complementarity formalized in a global partnership, enabling IMPACT to benefit from ACTED’s operational support on its fields of intervention.

Country profile

• In North East Nigeria (NEN), the ongoing crisis continues to have a profound impact on the population, leading to displacement both within and out of the region and high rates of unmet needs among internally displaced persons. The conflict additionally exacerbates prior unmet needs among non-displaced and host communities. While the primary driver of the conflict remains violent conflict, including ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province), JAS (Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad) and associated armed opposition groups (AOGs), other underlying factors, such as climate change, poverty, and disease outbreaks, exacerbate need and further complicate aid delivery.
• Against the backdrop of this protracted crisis, the humanitarian situation in Northeast Nigeria remains one of the world’s most severe. Out of the Northeast’s Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) state’s total population of 13 million people, an estimated 7.9 million are in need of humanitarian assistance. [1] Borno state remains the epicentre of the crisis, containing over 80% of the region’s over 2 million internally displaced persons.[2] Major incidents throughout 2019 have led to continued mass displacements and severely affected the provision of humanitarian assistance in the region.
• The sudden influx of arrivals added strain to the existing infrastructure of the humanitarian community, resulting in high rates of unmet needs, overcrowding in camps, and exposure to protection risks for vulnerable groups. The congestion status of the camps has resulted in over 60% of IDPs residing outside of camps within host communities, further complicating service delivery.[3] The intensity of needs within Maiduguri and the instability of the security situation in more remote regions has resulted in increased focus on populations in accessible areas; however, populations in the less accessible areas are presumed to have even greater needs.
• These hard-to-reach areas are estimated to contain around 971,000 persons.[4] Very little is known about the specific conditions and needs of the populations living in these areas, but they are presumed to have little mobility, limited essential services, and little or no access to humanitarian aid. The same threats that severely limit the ability of humanitarian actors to conduct thorough assessments also immediately affect the population living in the region. REACH’s Humanitarian Situation Monitoring (HSM) assessments in the Hard-to-Reach areas of Borno state have found that people in these inaccessible areas lack of access to basic services including health facilities, access to livelihoods and have decreased access to foods, access to improved water sources and access to humanitarian services.[5]
• As such, the needs for evidenced-based Humanitarian Aid and information on populations in both accessible and inaccessible areas is paramount to a coordinated response. REACH has been present in Nigeria since 2017, providing a growing evidence base for humanitarian response planning through sectoral, multi-sectoral and area-based assessments as well as information management services. In 2019, REACH is looking to continue to provide the humanitarian community with relevant and reliable information to strengthen strategic programming and needs-based targeting in Northeast Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct line management of the REACH Research Manager with supervision from the IMPACT Deputy Country Coordinator and in close coordination with the REACH GIS Officer(s), REACH Assessment Officer(s) and REACH Field Manager, the REACH Database Officer (DBO) is responsible for managing all processes related to data cleaning and analysis, product creation (i.e. R and Tableau) and data management in-country. They will ensure regular communication with REACH Assessment teams in-country to support the ongoing assessments accordingly, and liaise with IMPACT HQ on data analysis validation.
• In his/her mission, the REACH DBO will be hosted by ACTED and will fall under the responsibility of ACTED’s Country Director and his/her delegates. S/he and will fully abide to ACTED’s Security, HR, Administration and Logistics rules and regulations.

Functions
The REACH Data Officer will fulfill the following functions:
Data Management and Analysis Activities:

• Monitor accuracy of data collected
• 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 a focal point for statistical analysis and quantitative reporting on REACH assessments
• Maintain, update and expand R systems from automated data analysis and map production for factsheets

Technical Support:

• The REACH Data Officer will contribute towards the identification and implementation of effective and adapted technical solutions for assessments and projects for REACH NIGERIA. The REACH Data Officer will provide technical support for assessments and analysis for REACH Nigeria information products.
• These responsibilities will include creation and management of data collection tools (ODK or KoBo), training on data cleaning and management techniques, support for data analysis (specifically conducted in the R environment).

Internal Communication Processes:

• The REACH Data Officer will liaise with IMPACT in Geneva to guarantee a quality product that suits the needs of the field office.
• He/she will respond to information requests from IMPACT Initiatives and keep Geneva informed of the data activities in the field.

Confidentiality and Data Protection:

• The REACH Data Officer will maintain the strictest confidentiality of data and processes. He/she will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of information and data.

Working relations

• Internally, the Data Officer will work closely within the GIS/Data unit and provide analytical support to the REACH Assessment staff and Country Coordination. The Data Officer will liaise with technical backstopping, in specific the HQ Data Unit. These relations will also extend to ACTED country staff including Program Development, AMEU and Area Coordinators.
• Externally, the Data Officer will be expected to liaise with national and international partners, notably IM focal points in NGOs, UN agencies and clusters.

Accountability to Communities and Beneficiaries:

• The staff member is responsible for ensuring that all relations with the communities REACH and partners work are conducted in a respectful and consultative manner.
• Due attention must be paid to ensuring that communities are adequately consulted and informed about REACH programme objectives, activities, beneficiary selection criteria, and methodologies. This is the responsibility of every REACH staff member.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Data Analytics, Data Sciences, Computer Programming or a related discipline;
• 2 years of experience in Database management, preferably in humanitarian context;
• Considerable experience analysing complex data with R mandatory (specifically operating, editing, and developing entire automated data analysis scripts; experience producing high-quality maps in R & producing dashboards in R Shiny is advantageous); knowledge of other statistical programming languages and packages and Tableau are a plus;
• Previous experience with mobile data collection (ODK, ONA, KOBO);
• Knowledge of the Adobe Suite, particularly Illustrator and InDesign;
• Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
• Familiarity with the aid system, and understanding of donor and governmental requirements;
• Prior knowledge of the region an asset;
• Fluency in English required;
• Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management Software;
• High level of autonomy and willingness to spend time in field locations
• Ability to work independently to short deadlines and high research standards.

We offer

• Contract length: 6 months with the possibility of extension
• Level: D2-1 (national contract)
• Start date: ASAP
• Location Borno and other field locations when needed.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply

Job Title: REACH Senior GIS Officer (SrGISO)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Under the direct line management of the REACH Research Manager with supervision from the IMPACT Deputy Country Coordinator and in close coordination with the REACH Data Officer(s), REACH Assessment Officer(s) and REACH Field Manager, the REACH GIS Officer (GISO) is responsible for managing all processes and outputs related to REACH GIS, products and data in-country.
• They will ensure regular communication with REACH Assessment teams in-country to support the ongoing assessments accordingly, and liaise with IMPACT HQ on GIS product validation.
• In his/her mission, the REACH GISO will be hosted by ACTED and will fall under the responsibility of ACTED’s Country Director and his/her delegates.
• S/he and will fully abide to ACTED’s Security, HR, Administration and Logistics rules and regulations.

Management of GIS functions within Research Cycles

Assessment Preparation and Planning:

• In coordination with the assessment manager/focal point(s), ensuring that assessments are planned in line with project and program objectives and with REACH’s research cycle and other relevant guidelines;
• Identification of available GIS data to inform secondary data review, in coordination with the assessment team;
• For each assessment, ensure contribution to and review of draft ToRs with a specific focus on the analysis plan, and related mapping, as well as data management plan;
• In coordination with Assessment team, co-construct qualitative and quantitative data collection tools, ensuring GIS requirements of research cycle/assessment are met;
• Develop geo-spatial analysis of assessment areas to be used, as relevant, in developing daily assessment plans, field movement plans and accompanying operational maps for field teams;
• In coordination with relevant assessment officer(s), support construction of quantitative sample;
  • Keep track of progress and delays of all GIS and relevant data- and information-management tasks throughout the research cycle. Ensure that delays or identified problems are reported by writing and orally in a timely manner.

Data Collection:

• When relevant, ensure that support is provided by the GIS team for the identification and training of enumerators for primary data collection;
• When relevant, ensure that support is provided by GIS teams in overseeing data collection, in line with agreed TORs (including their Annexes), including spatial verification and validation as part of daily assessment checks;
  • Ensure that collected data is geo-referenced, enabling the production of maps and related products;
  • In coordination with the assessment team, ensure that all changes in data collection that lead to a modification in the agreed TORs are documented; and that the IMPACT Deputy Country Coordinator and IMPACT HQ are informed and agree on the modifications.

Data Management & Analysis:

• Ensure that all collected data is stored in line with IMPACT’s Data Management Guidelines, and with the ToRs (data management plan Annex);
• Facilitate data cleaning and analysis automation process for the ongoing long term projects / assessments. Providing technical guidelines and capacity building support to the team on the automated systems and workflows.
• Ensure that data is revised and cleaned, and that all revisions are recorded;
• Ensure spatial analysis conducted on collected data as per ToRs;
• Ensure that data and its spatial analysis are validated by IMPACT HQ before product drafting stage;
• Ensure that data and its analysis do not contain personal information and are validated by IMPACT HQ before sharing to external parties;
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of technical information provided as well as the confidentiality and protection of collected information.
• Ensure regular update and maintenance of REACH Nigeria products

GIS Products (including maps as standalone or within assessment outputs):

• Ensure accurate linkages between spatial databases and assessment data;
• Ensures that the produced maps meet the requirements of IMPACT and concerned partners;
• Ensure regular communication maintained with IMPACT HQ on progress and deadlines for GIS products;
• Ensure the drafting of timely and accurate GIS products, which comply with IMPACT’s guidelines;
• Review all products before they are sent to IMPACT HQ for validation;
• Ensure that all GIS products are validated by IMPACT HQ before external release;
• In coordination with the IMPACT Country Deputy Coordinator, manage the identification of satellite imagery and analysis needs in Nigeria, and liaise with IMPACT HQ on the procurement of UNOSAT services and satellite imagery.

Product dissemination and evaluation:

• In coordination with IMPACT’s Deputy Country Coordinator, promote the dissemination of GIS products in line with IMPACT Guidelines and Research ToRs;
• Ensure the strictest confidentiality of data and data processes. He/she will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of information and data;
• In coordination with IMPACT HQ, ensure that GIS products are uploaded in relevant data portals, as specified in Research ToRs;
• In coordination with IMPACT’s Deputy Country Coordinator and with the assessment team, ensure that lessons learned are gathered and documented at the end of each research cycle.

Internal Coordination with GIS Team:

• Conduct regular meeting with all GIS and Data Team members to assess progress in all research cycles and to review work plan;
• In coordination with Deputy Country Coordinator, conduct induction for new staff members, including training in basic GIS, data and IM competencies;
• Support to the IMPACT Deputy Country Coordinator in the development and implementation of capacity training plans for GIS team members;
• Be available to provide regular support and technical backstopping;
• When relevant, support Country Coordinator in staff appraisal and recruitment process.

External Relations:

• Under the coordination of the IMPACT Deputy Country Coordinator, ensure that relevant partners are consulted and involved in the preparation of GIS products;
• In coordination with the IMPACT Deputy Country Coordinator, engage in relevant technical fora in country (e.g. IM/GIS working groups);
• In support of the IMPACT Deputy Country Coordinator, engage with other organizations engaged with the maintenance of spatial data in Nigeria, ensuring IMPACT Geodatabases are up-to-date and in line with Common Operational Datasets (CODs) and Fundamental Operational Datasets (FODs)
• In coordination with the IMPACT Deputy Country Coordinator, support the presentation of GIS products to relevant third parties, to enhance their use and impact;
• Ensure that external communications with technical GIS/IM partners and key stakeholders, including relevant UN agencies, local and national government, and NGOs has been conducted and documented as appropriate;

Strategy Development and Implementation:
The GIS Officer will participate and actively contribute to the development of the REACH strategy in Nigeria, in support to the Deputy Country Coordinator. In particular s/he will support in identifying and concretising:

• GIS gaps in-country
• Synergies with other GIS and IM actors
• Dissemination strategies to strengthen the impact of our GIS and IM work
• Support in the preparation and follow up of country level internal strategic workshops and plans
• Engagement with IMPACT HQ in global level GIS priorities

Others:

• Other tasks as requested by supervisors, including data analysis and other data management tasks.

Key Performance Indicators

• Ensure compliance with relevant GIS guidelines
• Mapping guidelines are systematically followed, in particular:
  • Map templates consistently used
  • Map validation process respected
• Ensure adherence to research cycle TOR
  • GIS products support the research as designed and align to the analysis plan envisioned
  • Data is handled according to the arrangements specified in the data management plan
• Ensure internal communication protocols followed
  • Regular communication is maintained with IMPACT HQ on progress and deadlines for GIS products
  • Problems related to specific assessments are reported by writing and orally in a timely manner
• Ensure maps produced and data analysed in a timely and accurate manner
  • Average number of days between end of data collection and internal product validation
  • Number of key automation scripts/apps for data cleaning and analysis process, fast-tracking output production.
  • Total number of maps receiving final validation

Confidentiality:

• The REACH GISO will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes.
• 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.

Accountability to Communities and Beneficiaries:

• The staff member is responsible for ensuring that all relations with the communities we work are conducted in a respectful and consultative manner. Due attention must be paid to ensuring that communities are adequately consulted and informed about REACH programme objectives, activities, beneficiary selection criteria, and methodologies. This is the responsibility of every REACH staff member.

About You  

• All employees should master ACTED's core Principles: Independence, Neutrality, Non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, Ethics, Professionalism, anti-Corruption, Transparency and Accountability

Qualifications and Experience

• Master degree in GIS or a related discipline (Geography, Geomatics, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences)
• 2 years of experience in GIS / Database management, preferably in humanitarian context;
• Previous experience with mobile data collection (ODK, ONA, KOBO);
• Knowledge of the Adobe Suite, particularly Illustrator and InDesign;
• Knowledge of remote sensing analysis a plus
• Experience analysing complex data with R or Tableau a plus
• Excellent team management skills;
• Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
• Familiarity with the aid system, and understanding of donor and governmental requirements;
• Prior knowledge of the region an asset;
• Fluency in English required;
• Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management Software.

We Offer

• Contract length: 6 months with the possibility of extension
• Level: D1-1 (national contract)
• Start date: ASAP
• Location Borno and other field locations when needed.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title: Reach Senior Database Officer (SRDBO)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Background On IMPACT And Reach

• REACH was born in 2010 as a joint initiative of two International NGOs (IMPACT Initiatives and ACTED) and the United Nations Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT). REACH’s purpose is to promote and facilitate the development of information products that enhance the humanitarian community’s decision making and planning capacity for emergency, reconstruction and development contexts. REACH facilitates information management for aid actors through three complementary services: (a) need and situation assessments facilitated by REACH teams; (b) situation analysis using satellite imagery; (c) provision of related database and (web)-mapping facilities and expertise.
• IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation manages several initiatives, including the REACH Initiative. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data collection, management and analysis and GIS. IMPACT was launched at the initiative of ACTED, an international NGO whose headquarter is based in Paris and is present in thirty countries. The two organizations have a strong complementarity formalized in a global partnership, enabling IMPACT to benefit from ACTED’s operational support on its fields of intervention.

Country Profile

• In North-East Nigeria (NEN), the ongoing crisis continues to have a profound impact on the population, leading to displacement both within and out of the region and high rates of unmet needs among internally displaced persons. The conflict additionally exacerbates prior unmet needs among non-displaced and host communities. While the primary driver of the conflict remains violent conflict, including ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province), JAS (Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad) and associated armed opposition groups (AOGs), other underlying factors, such as climate change, poverty, and disease outbreaks, exacerbate need and further complicate aid delivery.
• Against the backdrop of this protracted crisis, the humanitarian situation in Northeast Nigeria remains one of the world’s most severe. Out of the Northeast’s Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) state’s total population of 13 million people, an estimated 7.9 million are in need of humanitarian assistance.[1] Borno state remains the epicentre of the crisis, containing over 80% of the region’s over 2 million internally displaced persons.[2] Major incidents throughout 2019 have led to continued mass displacements and severely affected the provision of humanitarian assistance in the region.
• The sudden influx of arrivals added strain to the existing infrastructure of the humanitarian community, resulting in high rates of unmet needs, overcrowding in camps, and exposure to protection risks for vulnerable groups. The congestion status of the camps has resulted in over 60% of IDPs residing outside of camps within host communities, further complicating service delivery.[3] The intensity of needs within Maiduguri and the instability of the security situation in more remote regions has resulted in increased focus on populations in accessible areas; however, populations in the less accessible areas are presumed to have even greater needs.
• These hard-to-reach areas are estimated to contain around 971,000 persons.[4] Very little is known about the specific conditions and needs of the populations living in these areas, but they are presumed to have little mobility, limited essential services, and little or no access to humanitarian aid. The same threats that severely limit the ability of humanitarian actors to conduct thorough assessments also immediately affect the population living in the region. REACH’s Humanitarian Situation Monitoring (HSM) assessments in the Hard-to-Reach areas of Borno state have found that people in these inaccessible areas lack of access to basic services including health facilities, access to livelihoods and have decreased access to foods, access to improved water sources and access to humanitarian services.[5]
• As such, the needs for evidenced-based Humanitarian Aid and information on populations in both accessible and inaccessible areas is paramount to a coordinated response. REACH has been present in Nigeria since 2017, providing a growing evidence base for humanitarian response planning through sectoral, multi-sectoral and area-based assessments as well as information management services. In 2019, REACH is looking to continue to provide the humanitarian community with relevant and reliable information to strengthen strategic programming and needs-based targeting in Northeast Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct line management of the REACH Research Manager with supervision from the IMPACT Deputy Country Coordinator and in close coordination with the REACH GIS Officer(s), REACH Assessment Officer(s) and REACH Field Manager, the REACH Database Officer (DBO) is responsible for managing all processes related to data cleaning and analysis, product creation (i.e. R and Tableau) and data management in-country. They will ensure regular communication with REACH Assessment teams in-country to support the ongoing assessments accordingly, and liaise with IMPACT HQ on data analysis validation.
• In his/her mission, the REACH DBO will be hosted by ACTED and will fall under the responsibility of ACTED’s Country Director and his/her delegates. S/he and will fully abide to ACTED’s Security, HR, Administration and Logistics rules and regulations.

Functions
The REACH Senior Database Officer (SrDBO) will be responsible for the design of data processes, the management of large sets of data, and supporting all three research units with data-related tasks, including cleaning, analysis, reporting, and automating recurring tasks. This encompasses:

Designing Innovative Data Solutions:

• Taking the lead on engaging creatively with new and existing data collection cycles to identify opportunities for innovation, improved data quality, and increased strategic engagement with data;
• Improving data quality by automating data checking and cleaning processes in R, including for large country-wide assessments;
• Automating recurrent data analysis processes to reduce the amount of time between data collection and the creation of information products;
• Designing products and technical processes to improve the use of and engagement with REACH data within the humanitarian response;
• Supporting the development of innovative frameworks for data analysis, such as early warning systems and methods for needs prioritisation, by providing technical expertise.

Assessment Support:

• Supporting team members with designing and implementing assessment strategies and methodologies, including sampling frameworks, data analysis plans, data collection tools, and data quality checks;
• Ensuring the quality and accuracy of REACH data as well as the confidentiality and protection of collected information;
• Managing the analysis of data in line with IMPACT’s guidelines;
• Designing and producing engaging information products, including dashboards, reports, and maps;

Technical Support:

• Advising staff on IMPACT Initiative’s R based analysis packages, developed by IMPACT headquarters in Geneva;
• Working with staff to troubleshoot issues with existing scripts and data processes;
• Training staff on statistical analysis and programming;
• Pro-actively identifying data support needs across the mission and addressing them.

Data Management and Analysis Activities:

• Monitor accuracy of data collected;
• Cross-check data collected in the field, ensure regular updates and solve eventual discrepancies;
• Manage, update and deploy questionnaires via Kobo;
• Maintain, update and expand R-based systems of data management and analysis for data dissemination and reporting.

Confidentiality and Data Protection:

• The REACH Data Officer will maintain the strictest confidentiality of data and processes. He/she will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of information and data.

Accountability to Communities and Beneficiaries

• The staff member is responsible for ensuring that all relations with the communities REACH and partners work are conducted in a respectful and consultative manner. Due attention must be paid to ensuring that communities are adequately consulted and informed about REACH programme objectives, activities, beneficiary selection criteria, and methodologies. This is the responsibility of every REACH staff member.

Requirements

• Master degree in Data Analytics, Data Sciences, Computer Programming or a related discipline;
• 3 years of experience in Database management, preferably in humanitarian context;
• Considerable experience analysing complex data with R mandatory (specifically operating, editing, and developing entire automated data analysis scripts; experience producing high-quality maps in R & producing dashboards in R Shiny is advantageous); knowledge of other statistical programming languages and packages and Tableau are a plus;
• Previous experience with mobile data collection (ODK, ONA, KOBO);
• Knowledge of the Adobe Suite, particularly Illustrator and InDesign;
• Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
• Familiarity with the aid system, and understanding of donor and governmental requirements;
• Prior knowledge of the region an asset;
• Fluency in English required;
• Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management Software;
• High level of autonomy and willingness to spend time in field locations
• Ability to work independently to short deadlines and high research standards.

We Offer

• Contract length: 6 months with the possibility of extension
• Level: D1-1 (national contract)
• Start date: ASAP
• Location Borno and other field locations when needed

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Application Deadline 18th January, 2021.

Important Information
Carefully observing the details as follows:

• Cover Letter and an updated CV should be a single document (not exceeding 4 pages) in English
• Contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional references must be provided, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer including that of the HR/Admin person. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
• Applications should be addressed to The Recruitment Manager.
• Only motivated applicants who are able to perform the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered. CV's - only applications will not be considered. Please note: The position title and location must be written in the subject line of the e-mail; otherwise, it may not be considered

Note

• CVs will be reviewed on rolling bases
• Due to the large numbers of expected applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview. We apologies for the inconvenience.
• ACTED considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.