Job Detail

Assignment

ACTED is looking for a Cash and Markets Assessment Officer (C&M AO), who will be part of REACH’s Cash and Markets team, working primarily on the Joint-Market-Monitoring Initiative (JMMI).

The Afghanistan Joint Market Monitoring Initiative (JMMI) was launched by the Afghanistan Cash and Voucher Working Group (CVWG) and partners, in collaboration with REACH Initiative (REACH), and funded by the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO). It is implemented through partners’ data collection, as a joint effort to align, harmonize, and streamline existing partner data collection for analysis. The AO’s role, with the support of the C&M  Senior AO and the dedicated project officer, entails overall coordination and support to 20 international and national partner NGOs, as well as the management of the overall assessment cycle (including updating research design regularly, updating the tool when needed through coordination with partners and LL workshops, managing data, producing monthly factsheets, and disseminating products to the CVWG’s partners and external stakeholders upon request).

According to the needs of the team and new opportunities that might be emerging, the C&M AO might also work on livelihood and economy-focussed projects. 

This position sits within REACH’s Programmatic and Accountability Research Unit (PARU), which provides technical and programmatic support to clusters and working groups with a sectoral focus, primarily, Cash and Markets and Shelter.

The ideal candidate will be eager to work in a dynamic, high-paced organization with opportunities to build upon existing data analysis and technical as well as communication skills. Technical backstopping and support is provided by Senior Cash and Markets Assessment Officer and the IMPACT Geneva HQ team. Past experience in the aforementioned areas is not essential although highly desirable. At minimum, experience with the subject matter, familiarity with the development and/or humanitarian sector, quantitative analysis skills, and effective communication skills are required.

Key responsibilities:                           

Under the line-management of the Senior Assessment Officer, the Assessment Officer will contribute specifically to the JMMI project (although he/she might be expected to support across the Cash & Market portfolio), participating in the tool design, partner coordination, data analysis, and outputs production for the relevant research cycles. Functions will include, but will not be limited to:

1. Research Design, Analysis, and Output Production

• Participation in designing the tools associated with the JMMI project, including the drafting of Processes and Procedures;
  • In coordination with data team, field teams, and external stakeholders, develop qualitative and quantitative tools;
  • In coordination with the data team, design data analysis plans to analyse all data collection and consolidate all analyses and conclusions from assigned assessments;
  • Develop accurate assessment outputs using Microsoft and Adobe software, ensuring the quality and accuracy of technical information provided in both technical factsheets and detailed written reports.

• • Engagement with international HQ on research design, tool development, data analysis, product production, and external coordination.

2. Team Work and Coordination
   • Coordination with Assessment, Data, and Operations departments on the project implementation and delays;
   • Train partners on the data collection tools;
   • Provide updates at unit coordination meetings as needed;
   • Supporting the Senior Assessment Officer in the development or revision of the project tool, report preparation, other required tasks.
3. External Engagement

• Coordination with JMMI partners and the CVWG as needed;

The Assessment Officer will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes. He/she will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to ACTED and its partners, or collected during his/her assignment with ACTED.