FUNCTION
Under the direct line management of the IMPACT Assessment Specialist, the Assessment Officer (AO) will be responsible for implementing IMPACT’s Public Health (PH)-adaptive methods research cycle in Sudan. This includes drafting Terms of Reference (ToRs) that clearly define research objectives, developing Data Analysis Plans (DAPs), and programming Kobo tools for data collection for public health data gaps at various population and geographical level, in close collaboration with the Public Health Assessment Specialist.

The AO will also contribute to enumerator training, field data collection follow-up, data cleaning and analysis, as well as the drafting and dissemination of research outputs. Throughout the Public Health workstream, the AO will engage and coordinate with a wide range of partners, including national and international NGOs, to identify Public Health data gaps and promote the use of flexible, context-appropriate data collection methodologies.

This position requires strong research skills, an analytical mind, creativity, independence, and an interest in the regional context. Candidates should have strong writing and presentation skills and be able to clearly think through and articulate implications of research findings. The position will regularly require looking at data, pulling out relevant findings, writing engaging briefs and factsheets, presenting findings to external audiences with varying amounts of data literacy, and guiding colleagues in how to think more analytically about their own research.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assessment Officer will be responsible for:

RESEARCH CYCLE MANAGEMENT

Assist the development of research cycle methodology, development of project TORs in line with partners' and IMPACT's requirements and principles.
Assist the development and validation of tools for household and key informant data collection.
Coordinate with external stakeholder for feedback on research tools and sampling strategy.
Ensure field testing of tools and sampling to ensure robustness of approach prior to data collection
Identify and monitor availability of secondary data sources that can inform the monitoring system.
Assist in all phases of research, including research design, data collection, processing, analysis and output production.
CONTEXUAL UNDERSTANDING

Keeping up to date with the shifting context in Sudan both at national and sub-national levels.
Maintaining an understanding of the contextual and humanitarian research landscape, particularly in relation to official administrative approval procedures in various states and localities, and partnerships for data collection with local and international NGOs.
RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

Supporting the development and implementation of analytical workstreams, including use of existing IMPACT data in thematic briefs, reports, presentations, etc.
Contributing to research cycles including research design, tool development, and data collection.
Producing clear and well-structured research outputs under supervision, primarily in English.
Develop training materials and support the Partnerships team in training enumerators.
Oversee data collection (in-person and remote), ensuring daily quality checks.
Ensure adherence to data protection standards and ethical protocols
COORDINATION (INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL)

INTERNAL COORDINATION

Interacting under the supervision of the Assessment Specialist with HQ departments.
Supports the coordination with research units and teams to move forward or improve aspects of the research cycle.
Coordinate internally with other workstream focal points to gather relevant information, foster collaboration, and streamline processes aimed at optimizing Adaptive data collection methods under the public health workflows, enhancing research output quality, and expanding dissemination reach.
EXTERNAL COORDINATION

Support the Assessment specialist on external engagement related to analytical research findings as necessary.
Coordinate and interact with national and international NGOs, promote the use of flexible, context-appropriate data collection methodologies.
ANY OTHER TASKS NEEDED TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF THE ACTED SUDAN TEAM

This position may involve being called upon to work on other ACTED programmes as needs dictate and the security situation allows.

The Assessment Officer will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes. They will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT its partners or collected during their assignment with IMPACT.

REQUIREMENTS

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.
Experience with food security. WASH, Health or nutrition assessments, and/or background in Public Health sectors is a strong asset.
Strong skills in quantitative methods; experience with mixed methods desirable.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience with InDesign highly desirable.
Knowledge of statistical software (R, STATA, or SPSS) is an asset.
Familiarity with aid system: An understanding of the aid system and the research community is an advantage. Prior experience with humanitarian coordination forums preferred.
Thematic experience Prior experience with Site Management Sector is an asset.
Communication/reporting skills Excellent verbal and written communication and drafting skills for effective reporting required.
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.).
Software skills: Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with R, SPSS and/or STATA or other statistical analysis software is an asset.
Security environment: Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.
Experience in geographical region: Experience in the region is desirable.
Language skills Fluency both in English and Arabic required.

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