REACH Researcher – Markets and Livelihoods NGO Job ACTED

NGO Jobs, ACTED Jobs. Responsible for conducting market and livelihoods research, collecting and analysing data, assessing community needs, monitoring market trends, and preparing reports to guide programme decisions. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Development Studies, Agriculture, Social Sciences, or a related field, with at least 3 years of research or fieldwork experience. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Nairobi

As part of the Systems Strengthening and Localization Unit and under the joint supervision of the Senior Assessment Officer (SAO) for Markets and the SAO for Livelihoods, the REACH Researcher is responsible for supporting the implementation of the Markets and Livelihoods research cycles in Sudan, including research design, data collection, analysis and the production of research outputs, as well as technical support to partners on their own market and livelihood assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all stages of the research cycle, including secondary data review, research design, tool development, data collection, analysis and report production.
• Conduct market systems and livelihoods research, including market functionality, supply and value chains, trader networks, labour demand and household livelihood strategies.
• Develop quantitative and qualitative data collection tools, sampling plans and analysis plans under the guidance of the relevant Senior Assessment Officers.
• Support enumerator and partner training, monitor data collection and ensure data quality and protection standards are followed.
• Analyze and triangulate primary and secondary data to identify market trends, livelihood opportunities, constraints and evidence gaps.
• Produce clear research outputs, including market briefs, livelihood profiles, analytical reports, presentations and lessons learned.
• Provide technical support to partners on assessment design, data collection tools, indicators and analytical approaches.
• Support coordination with research teams, GIS and data teams, humanitarian actors and relevant market and livelihoods platforms.
• Contribute to joint analysis, harmonization of partner assessment tools and dissemination of findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor the changing context in Sudan and maintain an understanding of market conditions, supply routes, prices and livelihood trends.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, such as Economics, Development Studies, International Studies, Data Science, Political Science or a related field.
• At least three years of relevant professional experience in humanitarian or development research, assessments, monitoring and evaluation, or data analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in market systems analysis, market or value chain assessments, labour market analysis or livelihoods research.
• Practical experience in qualitative and quantitative research design, data collection, analysis and development of research tools.
• Strong analytical, report-writing and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with KoBo and statistical analysis software such as R, SPSS or STATA is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple research activities, meet deadlines and coordinate effectively with teams and partners, including remotely.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Strong working knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable.
• Experience working in Sudan or the wider region, and familiarity with humanitarian coordination mechanisms are desirable.
• Ability to work in a complex and challenging security environment.
• Valid documentation authorizing the candidate to work in Kenya is mandatory.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates with the required skills are invited to submit their applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter as a single document i.e. with the cover letter being on the first page and the CV starting on the second page, detailing three work related referees and contacts to kenya.jobs@acted.org and received on or before 5.00PM on 29.10.2026 with the subject line ‘REACH Researcher-Markets and Livelihoods

Please do not attach any other documents while sending your applications, if required they will be requested at a later stage.

Please note;

• Screening will be conducted on a rolling basis.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• ACTED reserves the right to fill this position before the advert deadline.
• ACTED will not request any payment at any stage of the recruitment process. Furthermore, ACTED has not engaged any agent or third party in connection with this recruitment.