Find help on how to use the site, read terms and conditions, view the FAQs and API documentation.Access your account or create a new one for additional features or to post job or training opportunities.Site NavigationLatest humanitarian reports, maps and infographics and full document archive.List of countries covered by ReliefWeb.List of alerts, ongoing and past disasters covered by ReliefWeb.List of organizations that are actively providing ReliefWeb with content.Curated pages dedicated to humanitarian themes and specific humanitarian crises.Open job opportunities in the humanitarian field.Open training opportunities in the humanitarian field.Content Search Search ReliefWeb SearchREACH Data Officer in Sudan OrganizationClosing date 13 Mar 2020Background on Impact and REACHIMPACT 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, GIS and remote-sensing. 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, which allows particularly IMPACT to benefit from ACTED’s operational support on its fields of intervention.REACH was born in 2010 as a joint initiative of the two International NGOs ( and ) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Operational Satellite Applications Programme ( ). 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, supporting and working within the framework of the humanitarian reform process. 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.We are currently looking for a REACH Data Officer to support our team in Sudan.Position: REACH Data OfficerContract Duration: 6 monthsLocation: Khartoum, SudanStart date: ASAPCountry ProfileREACH is planning to open offices in Khartoum, Sudan in 2020 to work with OCHA to implement a Multi-Sector Needs Assessment to support the 2021 Humanitarian Needs Overview.Position ProfileIMPACT is seeking a versatile candidate, who has considerable experience analysing complex datasets with R and other coding language. In this role, the Data Officer will provide technical analysis support across all REACH research cycles in Sudan. The Data Officer’s tasks will require a high level of autonomy and ability to liaise with the assessment officer and external partners in country to lead on the coding for the survey tools, sampling frame, data cleaning, data analysis and production of visual analysis outputs (including maps if possible). GIS skills would be a plus.FunctionsUnder the functional supervision of the country coordinator in Sudan and IMPACT HQ in Geneva, the REACH Data Officer will fulfill the following functions:Database Management

• Ensure that management and access rights for REACH Kobo servers aligns with the IMPACT Personally Identifiable Information Standard Operational Procedure.
• Development of assessment Kobo forms based on templates/translations provided by the Assessment Officer and/or Country Coordinator

Data analysisLead on the development of strategies and standardised processes for handling and analysing dataOverall oversight and review of the integrity and quality of all outputs developed through the data analysis cell. Direct line management of national GIS/Data Officer(s) if any.Coordinate with Assessment staff to develop detailed technical data analysis plans (DAP) for quantitative data collected through REACH/IMPACT assessment cycles.Coordinate with Assessment staff to identify sampling methodology and to design and implement accurate sampling framework(s)Develop and validate R scripts to implement technical DAPs developed, ensuring that these are in line with IMPACT data analysis guidelines for probability samples.With the support of Assessment teams, work to develop scripts for daily data checking during data collection processes.With the support of Assessment teams, work to develop and implement data cleaning protocols for each assessment cycle, and review data cleaning outputs prior to validation.In coordination with Assessment teams and Country Coordinator, provide ad-hoc analysis support to external partners where relevant, where capacity allows, and according to donor contractual requirements.GIS and spatial analysisIdentify map information needs;Identify and access map information sources;Ensure accurate linkages between spatial databases and assessment data;Production of GIS products including maps and factsheets.Ensure the produced maps meet the requirements of REACH and concerned partners.Training and capacity-buildingProvide direct line reports with mentoring, support, and guidance in managing their teams.Supported by direct line reports, work to identify capacity gaps, and prioritise the development of key staff capabilities through capacity-building plans and structured training approaches.Coordination and representationManage logistics, financial, administration and HR processes related to the data cell, and liaise accordingly with relevant ACTED counterparts. He/she is directly responsible for the compliance to ACTED FLAT procedures of all activities and teams that s/he supervisesCoordinate work across different cells within the GIS/Data department through weekly meetings.Represent the Data cell at the IMPACT country mission weekly coordination meeting.Represent IMPACT at external technical forums as required including (but not limited to) the Information Management and Assessment Working Group;Represent the IMPACT Data cell directly in relevant discussions with external partners regarding ongoing or upcoming work cycles.Reporting and Project DevelopmentSupport the IMPACT Country Coordinator in drafting of relevant project narrative reportsTake the lead on developing relevant components of upcoming IMPACT projects or the development of standalone projects in line with existing strategic priorities.Contribute to the IMPACT country strategy plan and other relevant documents as required.ConfidentialityThe REACH Data 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 IMPACTREQUIREMENTSMaster degree in Statistics or a related discipline;2 years of experience in Information Management and data analysis, preferably in humanitarian context;Proven experience analysing complex data with R; knowledge of other statistical programming languages and packages a plus;Previous experience with mobile data collection (ODK, ONA, KOBO);Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and InDesign;Good team management skills;Excellent communication skills for internal 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; Arabic is an assetAbility to work independently.DESIRABLE

• Knowledge of JavaScript and related libraries (D3, Leaflet) for development of interactive webmaps and dashboards;

CONDITIONSSalary defined by the IMPACT salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonusAdditional monthly living allowanceFree food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouseTransportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowanceProvision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement packageHow to applyPlease use the following link to apply: CountryCityOrganizationTypeCareer CategoryYears of experienceShareRelated ContentSourcePublished 28 Feb 2020SourcePublished 28 Feb 2020SourcePublished 28 Feb 2020SourcePublished 27 Feb 2020Additional linksReliefWeb's blogReliefWeb Labs projects explore new and emerging opportunities to improve information delivery to humanitarians.Learn more about ReliefWeb, leading online source for reliable and timely humanitarian information on global crises and disasters since 1996.ReliefWeb's terms & Conditions.Contact us.Social mediaOCHA ServicesRelated PlatformsOther OCHA ServicesOther OCHA ServicesService provided by UN OCHAOCHA coordinates the global emergency response to save lives and protect people in humanitarian crises. We advocate for effective and principled humanitarian action by all, for all.