COUNTRY PROFILE
Clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted in Khartoum on 15 April 2023 and spread quickly across the country. Civilians have fled areas affected by fighting in large numbers, including to Chad, Egypt and South Sudan. Prices of food, fuel and other basic goods have skyrocketed skyrocketing, making critical goods unaffordable for many people. Half of Sudan’s population are in need of humanitarian assistance, and the country is on the verge of a catastrophic hunger crisis. Humanitarian organizations are racing to respond to the most pressing needs wherever and whenever feasible, with access issues complicating the ability of actors to respond. In this fast-evolving context, IMPACT Initiatives is working to inform the emergency response to enable effective prioritization with scarce resources.

POSITION PROFILE
The SAO ABC will be responsible to lead on the development of information systems for the new area based coordination models in the Darfurs. Under the supervision of the Research Manager of the Systems Strengthening and Localization Unit, the SAO will lead on the following:

Working with the ABC coordinators to develop primary objectives for the ABC IM system

Active participation in ABC partner meetings, consultations and MEAL coordination meetings

Conducting high level partner systems review

Developing analytical frameworks for the ABC IM system

Creating harmonized tools and methods for common IM processes adapting to the context and organizational needs

Drafting initial information products, such as situation reports

This position requires a profile of someone with the ability to map out and assess processes and work highly collaborative with a diverse set of INGO stakeholders. Candidates should have strong research, analytical, writing and presentation skills and be able to clearly think through information processes. The position will require strong external engagement with partners, as well as the management of research cycles end-to-end.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The SAO’s responsibilities include:

RESEARCH CYCLE MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

Break down the IM systems and existing reporting channels for the ABC areas, and identify bottlenecks and good practices / scalable processes if they exist at organizational level.
Develop new analytical frameworks for ABC areas
Produce relevant short term and long-term outputs for the respective areas
EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT

Work closely with the ABC coordinators and INGOs 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.
Represent IMPACT in relevant external engagements (e.g., conferences) as related to the Sudan crisis
CONTEXTUAL UNDERSTANDING

Keeping up to date with the shifting Sudanese context.
STAFF MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING

Promoting capacity building across the IMPACT Sudan mission related to deepening analytical capacities using existing research (capacity building portfolio will depend on level of experience)
INTERNAL COORDINATION

Work closely with HQ to develop and validate new research, and implement IMPACT’s 3.0 vision in Sudan
Coordinating with research units and teams to move forward or improve aspects of the research cycle.
The SAO 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 and its partners or collected during his/her assignment with IMPACT.

REQUIREMENTS
Years of work experience 3-5 years of relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting, such as assessments, monitoring and evaluation, research design and analysis, etc.
Research skills Strong experience in mixed methods research with high statistical literacy
Familiarity with aid system Strong understanding of the multi-sectoral humanitarian architecture; familiarity with Sudan or similar context
Communication/reporting skills Excellent verbal and written communication and synthesis skills for effective reporting required. Visualization skills are an asset.
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 an asset
Security environment Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.
Experience in geographical region Past experience in the region/supporting is desirable
Language skills Fluency in English required, competency in Arabic is an asset.

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