Position: Afghanistan Analysis Hub, Senior Analyst
Reports to: Afghanistan Analysis Hub, Team Leader
Supervision of: 3 – 4 people
Budget responsibility: None
Duty Station: NRC Geneva, NRC Germany, NRC United Kingdom, NRC Kenya, NRC Jordan, NRC Senegal, NRC Afghanistan
Travel: Possible travel to Afghanistan and other locations (visa and security permitting)
Duration & contract type: 100%, until Aug 2024 (renewable based on funding)
Starting date: ASAP
Eligibility: Must have right to live and work in duty station location
About ACAPS
ACAPS 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:
Independent analysis to support evidence-based decision making for humanitarian operations. Deployment of experts to support assessments and analysis in crisis. 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.Afghanistan Analysis Hub
The ACAPS Afghanistan Analysis Hub (AAH) supports evidence-based decision making and response planning in Afghanistan through timely, quality, conflict and gender sensitive thematic and risk products.
The project aims to build diverse partnerships with humanitarian responders, analysts, development actors, peace building organisations, think tanks, and experts in Afghanistan, the region, and globally to bring together diverse sources of information and data into cross sectoral analysis tailored to the needs of decision makers.
Purpose of the position
The Senior Analyst supervises the planning, production, and quality of the ACAPS analytical reports produced by the analysts of the project. 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 and establishing partnerships.
Responsibilities
Management of AAH’s research and analysis products
Ensure effective planning, production, and timely delivery of analytical outputs, including: planning the allocation of resources and development of workplans coordination of AAH analysts, other content and language editors, as well as external experts collaboration between AAH analysts and other ACAPS teams.Product management for specific research outputs
Review assessments, reports and information products on a specific crisis or set of crises to understand the information landscape and current gaps. Participate in humanitarian cluster and working group meetings as needed Design, develop, and produce analysis according to ACAPS methodology and AAH workplan (as product lead) Provide feedback to other product leads on design, content, structure and quality of analytical products Ensure high methodological standards and quality of analysis of the analytical products Ensure effective knowledge transfer at webinars & presentationsAAH Capacity building and collaboration
Provide on the job capacity building and methodological trainings to other team members (e.g. information analysts) analysis methodologies, in collaboration with the AAH’s Senior Advisors Support cross-organisational analysis production and joint analysis across the organisationNetworking and partnerships
Support the team leader in liaising with the Hub’s Advisory Committee on the development of specific analytical products Support the Team Leader in liaising and coordinating joint analysis with key humanitarian stakeholders. Represent ACAPS at key cluster and working group meetings to provide input and promote ACAPS products. Support the development and maintenance of a list/informal network of key interlocutors for information. Support the Team Leader in fundraising efforts and donor engagement for the AfghanistanAnalysis Hub, e.g. input to concept notes and presentations to donors
Competencies
Professional competencies
Relevant Master’s 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 Minimum 3 years experience in research, analysis, information management, advocacy, or other relevant field Experience in conducting anticipatory analysis or in disaster risk reduction, early warning and early action Demonstrated analytical skills and written clarity, including ability to analyse complex concepts and synthetize information. Fluent written and oral communication skills in English Ability to assess data reliability and identify bias. Ability and confidence to make judgment calls when interpreting ambiguous data Demonstrated 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 Proven cooperation and inter-personal skills, including proven capacity to work very efficiently in a team Ability to facilitate joint analysis Flexibility (including regarding working hours) Management experience is highly desired Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel.Highly desired skills, knowledge, and experience
Robust knowledge of Afghanistan politics, conflict, security and humanitarian context Networking, and research experience in/on AfghanistanBehavioural 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. Working with people: Proven cooperation and inter-personal skills, including proven capacity to work very efficiently in a team. Networking skills and proven ability to form successful partnerships. Communicating with impact and respect Active listening Adapting and responding to change: Flexible, including willingness to work overtime.Operate in line with the ACAPS values
ACAPS is a dynamic and independent organisation. Our culture is enshrined in the ACAPS values (here). 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.
Performance Management
The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:
The Job Description The Work and Development Plan The Performance Review Template