Senior Assessment Officer at IMPACT Initiatives

FUNCTIONS

Under the line management of the IMPACT Research Manager in Nigeria, the Senior Assessment Officer is directly responsible for the implementation of the research for the TPM Project. These incudes but are not limited to the preparation, data collection, data analysis, drafting, and dissemination of the research that falls under the purview of the TPM Project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Specifically, the Senior Assessment Officer is responsible for the following:

Research Planning and implementation

• Prepare Terms of References for research cycles related to the TPM Project and ensure its validation by HQ before the commencement of data collection.
• Prepare and keep up-to-date Secondary Data Reviews related to the TPM Project.
• For the research cycles, develop the research design, create data analysis plans, in conjunction with the data team, build tools (questionnaires), participate in data cleaning, and following validation of data by the data team, conduct data analyses and produce the relevant information products.
• Support the RM with stakeholder engagement both as part of the research design and as part of the dissemination.
• Liaise closely with the FACT Foundation team and integrate the work of their assessment and data/GIS officers into the consortium’s research workstreams.
• Ensure that the line manager and IMPACT HQ research department are alerted to any issues that prevents full implementation of the methodology agreed in the approved ToRs. Ensure that all changes to the methodology are documented throughout implementation, and that any change is formally validated by IMPACT HQ.
• Ensure that data and its analysis are validated by IMPACT HQ before product drafting stage.
• Ensure that data and its analysis do not contain personal information and are validated by IMPACT HQ before sharing to external parties.

Drafting of Research Products

• Ensure the drafting of timely and accurate outputs that consolidate the analyses from each research cycle into relevant products such as factsheets, reports, briefs, presentations, etc which comply with IMPACT’s guidelines and quality standards.
• Ensure that products accurately reflect the information collected and that information is conveyed in a way that maximizes their impact in line with their intended use.
• Liaise with GIS colleagues to ensure effective spatial representation of research findings in maps or dashboards.
• Follow the designated timeline of reports to be submitted to project partners and donors. Ensure that delays or identified challenges for specific assessments are reported in writing and orally in a timely fashion.
• Ensure that all written products are validated by IMPACT HQ prior to release to donors and Implementing Partners.

External Engagement

• Where warranted, support the RM and CC with stakeholder engagement, presentations, and workshops.
• Where warranted, and after validation by the RM or CC, represent IMPACT in relevant meetings and working groups.
• Where warranted, and after validation by the RM or CC, present research findings to FCDO and Implementing Partners.
• Ensure that all partner engagement and all external relations are clearly documented and communicated with the line manager and relevant colleagues.
• More generally, contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of IMPACT’s mandate, ethics, values and standpoint with regard to other actors.

Team Management and capacity building

• Where necessary, provide line management to international and national assessment staff.
• For staff under his or her responsibility, and in close consultation with the RM and CC, conduct appraisals, provide regular feedback, and participate in career management.
• In coordination with the RM and CC, contribute to conduct induction for new staff members, including training in basic technical competences for research design, implementation, and analysis.

Internal Coordination

• Actively participate in regular team meetings.
• Ensure regular coordination and exchange with relevant colleagues.
• Engage in the development and implementation of IMPACT’s strategy for Nigeria.

Data Confidentiality and Protection

The Senior Assessment Officer will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes, ensuring full compliance with IMPACT’s data protection policy and SOPs. 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 IMPACT.

REQUIREMENTS

• Academic Excellent academic qualifications, preferably including a master’s degree in relevant discipline;
• Work experience At least 3 years of relevant working experience in humanitarian settings such as assessments, monitoring and evaluation, research design and analysis, etc. Familiarity with the aid system is required. Experience working with TPM an asset.
• Research skills and proven experience with complex research methods. Excellent analytical skills in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies;
• Software skills Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Advanced skills in R, SPSS and/or STATA or other statistical analysis software are an advantage, Experience with InDesign an asset.
• Communication/reporting skills Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting.
• Multi-tasking skills Ability to multitask with tight deadlines, on numerous research cycles.
• Level of independence Proven ability to work independently.
• Cross-cultural work environment Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility.
• Experience in geographical region Past experience in the region is desirable.
• Language skills Fluency in English required, competency in French an asset.