Assessment Officer NGO Job ACTED

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Key Responsibilities

The AO’s responsibilities include but not limited to the following;

1. RESEARCH CYCLE MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
   • Assist in the continuous development of an analytical framework for the ABC IM system.
   • Support the review and integration of partner information into the reporting channels within ABC areas IM system.
   • Assist in the overall design and management of assessment cycles, from drafting Terms of Reference to the production, publication, and dissemination of ABC-related information products.
   • Support the design and harmonization of tools and methodologies for common IM processes, ensuring adaptation to contextual and organizational needs.
2. ASSESSMENT IMPLEMENTATION
   • Support the planning and rollout of targeted assessments in coordination with ABC Coordinators and partners.
   • Assist in ensuring data quality and consistency across assessment activities (In close liaison with the Data Officer(s), ensure that data is revised and cleaned, and that all revisions are recorded).
3. EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT
   • Assist the ARM or SAO to support ABC coordinators and partners 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.
   • Support ABC coordination by contributing to information sharing and collecting relevant inputs (e.g., results presentations, meetings, etc).
   • Follow up on relevant issues identified by ABC Coordinators and partners during meetings
4. INTERNAL COORDINATION
   • Work closely with internal teams to support the implementation and improvement of IM processes and research activities.
5. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION
   • Maintain strict confidentiality of all data collected and related processes.
   • Ensure compliance with data protection protocols and prevent unauthorized sharing of information belonging to REACH and its partners.

Qualifications

• 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.)
• 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
• Research skills: Strong research and analytical skills, including experience designing quantitative assessments (e.g., sampling strategies and survey tools), managing and analysing datasets, and translating findings into clear, high-quality analytical outputs to inform humanitarian response and decision-making
• Software skills: Proven proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with KoBoToolbox for survey design and data collection is required. Familiarity with PostgreSQL, R, SPSS, STATA, or other statistical analysis software, as well as Power BI, is an asset.
• Multi-tasking skills: Ability to multi-task with tight deadlines in a complex environment.
• Collaborative working style: Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work constructively within a small team and contribute to a positive, supportive team dynamic.
• Sound judgment and emotional intelligence: in high-pressure or sensitive situations. Possesses strong interpersonal awareness and the ability to respond constructively to feedback and shifting priorities;
• Familiarity with aid system: Good understanding of the aid system is an asset. Prior experience with humanitarian coordination bodies preferred; familiarity with Sudan or similar context.
• Communication/reporting skills: Excellent verbal and written communication and drafting skills for effective reporting required.
• Security environment: Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.
• Language skills: Fluency in English required, competency in Arabic is an asset

How to Apply

Qualified Kenyan nationals 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 20.05.2026 with the subject line “Assessment Officer_Sudan”

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