Position: Information Analyst, CrisisInSight
Reportsย to: Senior Analystย
Supervision of: None
Budget responsibility:ย Noneย ย ย
Duty Station: Kenya, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Jordan, Colombia
Travel: None
Durationย & contract type:ย 100%, national contract, ASAP/ 1 year, renewable
Starting date: ASAP
Only applications including a CV and cover letter in English will be considered.ย
About ACAPS
ACAPSย believes that evidence must be at the heart of humanitarian action and together with our partners we turn data into decisions that truly matter.ย We cut through the noise and make sense out of chaos. We analyse complex data and provide clear insights so that decision-makers can take the best possible course of action.
We do this by:ย
Providing independent analysis that helps humanitarians make informed choices.ย Deploying experts to support assessments and analysis in crisis.ย Driving innovation to collect better, faster, and more reliable data.ยDue to an increased awareness of ACAPS value add to the humanitarian sector, ACAPS now operates analysis hubs covering Afghanistan, Yemen, Colombia, Ethiopia, and Ukraine. This is in addition to multiple global teams providing analysis spanning over 150 countries and 100 active crises worldwide. ACAPS donor portfolio is also expanding, with current active funding from key institutional donors such as FCDO, SDC, GFFO, GAC, SDC, NMFA and others.
We are embarking on an exciting new chapter as ACAPS recentlyย became an independent organization, registered in The Hague. We are looking for builders, problem-solvers, and innovators, people who thrive on challenges, love creating structures out of complexity, and are excited to be part of something new and impactful!
ACAPS CrisisInSight
Our CrisisInSight team supports the humanitarian community by providing up-to-date information on more than 100 key crises around the globe. This enables crisis responders to better understand and thereby better address the needs of the affected population, and at the same time strengthening the assessment ecosystem.ย
Purpose of the positionย
Contribute to ACAPSโ timely analysis of humanitarian crises, thus enabling crisis responders to make better informed decisions. This is a position for people interested in a career in the humanitarian sector and who are specifically interested in qualitative and quantitative analysis, humanitarian planning, and in promoting evidence-based decision making. The Information Analyst will develop valuable knowledge in analysis techniques, including secondary data review, joint analysis, and information management.ย
The Information Analyst in this role will be focusing on analysis and reporting for Middle East and Northern Africa.ย
Critical Interfaces
Closely coordinate and collaborate with entire ACAPS analysis teamย Establish a network of key informants at a field level and conduct regular interviews to integrate and support analysis and research.Operate in line with the ACAPS values
ACAPS is a dynamic and independent organisation. We share and strive to maintain the values of agency, candour, integrity, diversity, evolution, ambition, and collaboration in everything we do. The post holder is expected to develop the position in line with these values. The ACAPS values live in the way we manage our teams, create our content and engage with stakeholders.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
Working environment
In ACAPS, we provide an office space for team members to gather, share ideas, and get to know one another. We find that these unscheduled moments of interaction help foster a great culture and allow for more moments of collaborative inspiration. Many of us also work from home or other โout of the officeโ locations, splitting our time between home office and ACAPS office. We feel going to the office should be something you want to do, not have to do.
Why Join Us?
Innovative and Dynamic Environment: Be part of an organization that is shaping the future of the humanitarian data landscape, with innovative solutions, in a supportive and dynamic workplace. Collaborative Culture: Work with a diverse team of talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference. Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects that have a real impact on the humanitarian responders and affected population.ยRoles and Responsibilities
Generic responsibilities
Research and Analysis:ย Conduct monitoring of information on global political, economic, social, and humanitarian developments of humanitarian crises and design and write analytical reports about them.ย Methodology and quality assurance:ย Support the development of ACAPS knowledge and guidance on better data collection, data preparedness activities, analysis, and reporting.ย Collaboration and Networking:ย Build network of key informants to help to improve the quality of analysis, represent ACAPS and provide visibility to ACAPSโ work.ยSpecific responsibilitiesย
A. Research and Analysisย
CrisisInSight Global Severity Indexย Analyse quantitative and qualitative data for indicators of the INFORM Severity Index.ย Conduct the analysis and review of baseline and historical event data.ย Through regular monitoring of crises, proactively propose the activation of new crises in line with the methodology.ย Leverage trend analysis to identify key analytical areas and produce qualitative or quantitative product reports that highlight specific insights or situations.ย Guarantee the quality of data collected by supporting data quality control processes.ยย ย ย ย ย ย 2. CrisisInSight other productsย
Gather and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to feed the Humanitarian Access Index and Global Risk Analysis, and in general to ACAPS portfolio.ย Work in collaboration with the entire analysis team to ensure timely production and dissemination of ACAPS original products.ย Produce thematic ad hoc reports and analysis.ย Update the country pages of ACAPS website using analysis and data collected for ACAPS products.ย Support the communications team to disseminate analysis reports by providing summary text and tag lines for use on social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, and on occasion, carrying out dissemination activity via social media.ยย ย ย B. Methodology and quality assuranceย
Contribute to the improvement of ACAPS analysis methodologies. Participate in internal evaluation to improve the quality of analysis activity.ย Provide technical support to ACAPS data collectors on data collection in accordance with ACAPS methodologies and information needs, as well as through sharing of context knowledge.ย Contribute to the joint reflection of the team regarding the evolution of ACAPS analysis products (product design and development).ย Support the review process of methodology documents and analysis products and provide support to ACAPS methodology development notably in doing research for developing technical briefs.ยย ย ย C. Collaboration: Internal/external and networkingย
May represent ACAPS and provide visibility to CrisisInSight work by delivering presentations on CrisisInSight products and crises monitored to key stakeholders.ย Establish a network of key informants at a field level and conduct regular interviews to integrate and support analysis and research.ย Lead joint analysis with key stakeholders by organising Analytical Coffee Meetings for the region monitored.ย Support the CrisisInSight Team Leader and Senior Analyst in maintaining any new collaboration assigned to CrisisInSight.ยย ย ย D. Perform other duties in the organization as appropriate, including but not limited to:ย
Provide support to other analysts and ACAPS colleagues on products, monitoring, and briefing notes.ย Participate in, support, or lead specific ad hoc projects, as requested.ย On occasion be available to research and draft Briefing Notes outside of regular working hoursยKnowledge and Experience
Required skills, knowledge and experience
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research and mixed analysis methods and ease with handling large amounts of quantitative and qualitative data.ย Written clarity, including ability to analyse complex concepts and synthetize information.ย Previous experience (3 years) in research, analysis, information management, advocacy, or other relevant experience in the humanitarian sector or related fields (development, international relations, social science, etc).ย Ability and confidence to make judgment calls when interpreting ambiguous data. Demonstrated understanding of the principles of emergency preparedness, response, and early recovery.ย Demonstrated understanding of needs assessments in humanitarian crisis.ย Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining professional networks. Fluent written and oral communication skills in English. Any other language is an asset, especially Spanish, French or Arabic.Generic professional competencies
Relevant Masterโs degree, preferably in humanitarian action, social sciences (anthropology, sociology, economics, political science, psychology, geography, etc.), area studies, international relations, public health, epidemiology or other relevant education.ย Ability to work efficiently under pressure, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail.ย Ability to work autonomously and proactively. Proven cooperation and inter-personal skills, including proven capacity to work very efficiently in a team.ย Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, and results-oriented approach.ย Demonstrated ability to take initiative, manage own use of time, and self-motivate.ย Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.ย Familiarity with R, Python, Tableau, PowerBI, or similar software, is an asset. Flexible, including willingness to work overtime.Behavioural Competencies
Planning and delivering results Working with people Communicating with impact and respect Social perceptiveness Active listening Adapting and responding to change Adhering to principles and valuesย Deciding and initiating action