The ACAPS Ukraine Analysis Hub is looking for a Civil Society Adviser to connect more closely with civil society actors to fill data gaps and amplify the voice of local communities.
The ACAPS Ukraine Analysis Hub (UAH) has been monitoring the conflict in Ukraine and producing timely, independent, and high-quality analytical products on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and the region since March 2022. Since its inception, the UAH has delivered a comprehensive set of analytical products, including in-depth analytical reports and datasets, using secondary data complemented with primary data gathered through interviews with its expert network of contacts in Ukraine and the region. The project also seeks to bolster analytical and assessment capabilities in Ukraine, through mentoring and technical support to Ukrainian civil society.
The project is composed of 19 staff members, working mainly from Poland and Ukraine.
Purpose of the position
The Civil Society Adviser has overall responsibility for the UAH’s interactions with Ukrainian civil society actors.
The Civil Society Adviser will develop sustainable and equitable partnerships with local actors built on information sharing and technical/capacity building support for partners and will develop and implement the hub’s strategy for engaging with and supporting civil society actors within Ukraine and the region.
The post holder will help the UAH team to connect more closely with civil society actors to fill data gaps and amplify the voice of local communities, ensuring analytical products reflect and highlight the needs of those affected, particularly the most vulnerable and marginalised. They will also ensure that UAH analysis is relevant to Ukrainian actors and identify and coordinate capacity building activities for network members.
The Civil Society Adviser will contribute to the Hub’s timely analysis of humanitarian crisis in Ukraine by facilitating qualitative data collection and analysis, enabling crisis responders to make better informed decisions.
Role and responsibilities
Critical interfaces
The Civil Society Adviser will work closely with all members of the Hub under the responsibility of the Team Lead. They will have line management responsibilities for a civil society liaison officer, who will support tasks relating to the expert network, as well as the hub’s communications officer.
Professional competencies
Relevant university degree or higher education, preferably in social sciences or international development Excellent knowledge of Ukrainian politics, economics, and history At least five years of experience in civil society or humanitarian work Large professional networks within Ukrainian civil society and/or Ukrainian humanitarian response structures At least 3 years experience of coordination or project management work and ideally experience coordinating networks Ability to show initiative and be independent in performing one's tasks Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and turn around material rapidly Outstanding coordination, communication, and inter-personal skills Flexibility Strong knowledge in qualitative methods, including key informants’ techniques Skilled in handling sensitive and confidential data and maintaining discretion Desirable: Experience in analysis or data collection, understanding of humanitarian needs assessments and working with primary and secondary data, experience designing and/or carrying out research (primary, secondary, or both)Language and communication
Behavioural competencies
Result-oriented and problem solving Collaborative and willing to work actively with other people Takes initiative and ownership of their work and the work of the team Attention to detail Flexible and creative