Position:ย Data Collector
Contract:ย National contract
Reportsย to: Data Product Manager ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Supervision of: noneย ย ย ย
Budget responsibility:ย None
Location:ย Jordan, Colombia
Travel:ย none
Duration and contract type: Fixed term, 12 months, 100%, (with possibility of extension)ย
Starting date:ย ASAPย ย ย
Eligibility: Candidates with the right to live and work in the designated country
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!
About CrisisInSightย
Our CrisisInSight team plays a key role in helping the global humanitarian community stay informed about crises around the world.ย CrisisInSight is an ACAPS analysis portfolio which monitors and captures developments in various humanitarian crises and combines tools for understanding these crises by assessing the level of severity and providing analysis on humanitarian access, trends, and risks.ย ย ย
What we doย
We assess the severity of humanitarian crises and needs to support evidence-based decision-making.ย We support strategic planning and early action by helping understand how crises may evolve, where new crises may emerge and a spike in humanitarian needs may occur.ย We support informed decision-making in complex environments and anticipate risks in climate vulnerable and fragile contexts.ย We provide regular snapshots of the most challenging contexts for humanitarian access globally.ย We provide humanitarian needs analysis for underreported crises.ย We produce in-depth analyses on complex protracted crises where ACAPS has no regional or country team to ensure global coverage.ยPurpose of the position
The Data Collector supports ACAPS analysis by contributing to the production of ACAPS data products through secondary data review and structured data collection. This role ensures the availability of timely, relevant, and high-quality data to inform humanitarian decision-making.
Note: This position may involve working across thematic areas on a rotational basis and / or depending on organizational need, such as Social Impact (SI), Humanitarian Access, Protection, and others. Additionally, it requires working with colleagues distributed across various locations and time zones, experience working and collaborating with a remote team is highly desirable.
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.ยSpecific responsibilitiesย
Monitor Developments: Conduct monitoring of information on global political, economic, social, and humanitarian developments related to humanitarian crises and contexts in the assigned countries of responsibility. Data Collection and Analysis: Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to feed into the INFORM Severity Index, the ACAPS Global Humanitarian Datasets (Humanitarian access events, information landscape, protection Risk monitoring, seasonal calendar), and other analysis data products where appropriate. Apply Methodologies and Best Practices: Ensure data collection adheres to the guidelines of ACAPS core products. Report Preparation: Prepare and submit regular reports on data collection activities, including identified trends and potential areas of concern. Collaboration: Collaborate with other team members to share information, insights, and best practices to enhance overall data collection efforts. Actively participating in internal meetings, identifying and discussing contextual developments related to their areas of work. Support Tasks: Support other tasks assigned by the line manager (e.g., note-taking, providing training, and other duties as needed).Requirements and qualifications
Formal education and backgroundย ย
Completed relevant university degree or currently enrolled in a programme, preferably in humanitarian action, social sciences, international relations, international development or related fields.ยRequirements
Skilled in Excel; Familiarity with Airtable and power BI is an asset;ย Experience with open-source research and leveraging AI tools; Experience in Data Collection, Data Analysis, Secondary Data Review, and Desk Review; Strong attention to detail and ability to receive and implement feedback;ย Ability to effectively work within a multi-cultural environment; Ability to deliver against targets and meeting deadlines within a short timeframe;ย Ability to work in large remote team;ย Organized and detail-oriented, with proven ability to manage time effectively; Fluency in English with excellent written and spoken communication abilities;ย Fluency in a second language: preferably Arabic or French; Spanish is also beneficial; Any additional language is considered an asset;ย Access to a reliable internet connection.Behavioural Competencies
Planning and delivering results Teamwork Effective and respectful communication skills Social perceptiveness Cultural sensitivity Active listening Adapting and responding to change Adhering to ACAPS principles and valuesย Proactivityย