Join our new Sudan Analysis Hub as Senior Analyst! You will contribute to ACAPSโ timely analysis of the humanitarian crises, thus enabling crisis responders to make better informed decisions. As Senior Analyst you will supervise the planning, production, and quality of the ACAPS analytical reports and support the Team Leader with networking, partnerships, and fundraising efforts. Only Kenyan nationals will be considered. Arabic skills, asset.
Sudan Analysis Hub
ACAPS is establishing a new Analysis Hub covering the humanitarian situation in Sudan.ย
As an independent actor without sectoral or thematic biases, ACAPSโ approach will be to consolidate and triangulate available public and non-public information and help humanitarian decision-makers make sense of the complex crisis situation, by providing in-depth analysis, and clear, strong narratives around drivers of needs, humanitarian priorities, and potential future humanitarian impacts.
Under the supervision of a Team Leader, the Hub will be constituted of one Senior Analyst, three Information Analysts, one Data Analyst and one Data Collector. The team will be based in Nairobi and Amman.
Purpose of the positionย
The Senior Analyst supervises the planning, production, and quality of the ACAPS analytical reports produced by the analysts. S/he also contributes to this production by writing and delivering analysis and contribute to the development and improvement of ACAPS methodologies. The Post holder leads on-the-job training for the analysts of the project and supports the Team Leader with networking, partnerships, and fundraising efforts.
About ACAPS
ACAPS,ย a project hosted by NRC, is dedicated to helping humanitarians make better decisions. We want to put evidence at the heart of decision-making. To achieve this, we collaborate with a variety of partners across the humanitarian sector and beyond. We strive to be an evolving platform providing:ย ย
Independent analysis to support evidence-based decision making for humanitarian operations.ย Deployment of experts to support assessments and analysis in crisis.ย ย Innovative approaches to collect more reliable and timely data and conduct rigorous analysis Capacity development of humanitarian actors to carry out better needs assessments and analysis.ยAnalysis management and quality assurance
Ensure effective processes of planning, production, and timely delivery of analytical reports, including coordination of resourcesย (analysts, ACAPS and external experts, editors etc)ย and collaboration between different part of the team. Provide training and feedback to the analysts on design, content, structure and quality of the analysis.Secondary review and analysis production
Methodology
Ensure high methodological standards and high quality of analysis. Support the review process and development of methodology documents and analysis products.ย Ensure mechanisms to gather and analyse feedback on the impact of produced analysis.Networking, partnerships, and fundraising
Develop and maintain a list/informal network of key interlocutors for information.ย Represent ACAPS at key cluster and working group meetings to provide input and promote ACAPS products.ย Support the Team Leader in liaising and coordinating joint analysis with key humanitarian stakeholders. Provide technical analytical support to local and international humanitarian actors, for instance on scenario building exercises or data analysis. Support the Team Leader in fundraising efforts and donor engagement for the continuation of the project, e.g., input to concept notes and presentations to donors.Perform other duties in the organisation as appropriate, including but not limited to
On occasion be available to review reports outside of regular working hours.ยOnly Kenyan nationals will be considered
Professional competencies
Relevant Masterโs degree preferably in humanitarian action, social sciences, international relations, public health, epidemiology or similar. At least 5 years of professional experience in the humanitarian sector, including minimum 2 years in research, analysis, information management, advocacy, or other relevant experience. Demonstrated analytical skills and written clarity, including ability to analyse complex concepts and synthetize information.ย Demonstratedย experience in designing and conducing analysis in humanitarian contexts. Training and proven understanding/application of quantitative and qualitative research and analysis methods (mixed and multi) Proven experience working with civil society and local partners. Fluent written and oral communication skills in English Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel. ยHighly desired skills, knowledge, and experience
Excellent knowledge of Sudan politics, economics and history Large professional networks in the humanitarian sector in Kenya/Nairobi and/or Sudan Ability to facilitate joint analysis Arabic language skills Familiarity with data analysis and processing software Management experienceBehavioural competencies
Planning and delivering results: Ability to work efficiently under pressure, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail. Ability to work autonomously and proactively.ย Working with people: Proven cooperation and inter-personal skills, including proven capacity to work very efficiently in a team.ย Networking skills and proven ability to form successful partnerships. Communicating with impact and respectย Active listeningย Adapting and responding to change: Flexible, including willingness to work overtime.Operate in line with the ACAPS values
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.ย