Assessment Assistant ? Cash Markets - Jobs in Amman, Jordan

Job Description

REACH Yemen is seeking an Assessment Assistant to support our work focused on Cash & Markets (including Joint Market Monitoring Initiative (JMMI)) in Yemen. Under the supervision of the Cash & Markets Project Officer, the Assessment Assistant (AA) will provide support on matters related to assessments, monitoring, and general information management (IM). Tasks will include direct coordination and provision of support to Yemen data collection partners and facilitate communications with partners in Arabic. The Assessment Assistant is also expected to provide support on the design of several training materials, coordination of data collection, data cleaning and analysis, deliver high quality outputs, and translations. This support will be provided for several assessments and monitoring exercises.FUNCTIONSResearch Planning & Context MonitoringThe AA will be responsible for supporting the Cash & Markets team to develop research designs, contributing to identifying and implementing new research approaches and methodologies, including:úKeeping aware of significant developments in the field of Cash and voucher assistance (CVA), food security and Multi-Purpose of Cash Assistance (MPCA) within the Yemeni context, and staying informed of the programs and strategies of pertinent stakeholdersúSupport in building the Cash & Markets strategy and ensure that all research cycles are planned in line with this strategy, relevant research and project objectives and with IMPACT?s research cycle and other relevant guidelines.Partner Communication and External EngagementThe AA will be responsible for direct communication and follow-up in Arabic with the data collection partners in Yemen.úThe AA will engage and coordinate with various stakeholders involved in Cash & markets in Yemen through organizing data collection activities and presentations.úThe AA will provide technical support to the data collection partners during and after data collection.Design and Facilitation of Training.The Assessment Assistant will facilitate the design and delivery of training, in Arabic, to the data collection partners.úThe AA will be responsible for supporting the development of training materials that are relevant and clear in Arabic, and that are appropriate for the context..The AA will be responsible for leading trainings with partners to ensure they have full understanding of the data collection and cleaning process.ÿ.The AA will be responsible for efficient, simultaneous translation during trainings where required.ÿÿData Entry, Cleaning and AnalysisUnder the direction of the Project Officer ? Cash & Markets, the Assessment Assistant will be supporting the data unit with the data entry, data cleaning and other basic data management using Excel, both in English and Arabic.ÿWhere required, the Assessment Assistant will provide support to the Cash & Markets Assessment officer in conducting data analysis in Excel for use in outputs.ÿOutput ProductionUnder the direction of the Project Officer ? Cash & Markets, the Assessment Assistant will be responsible for supporting the production process of relevant outputs, including reports, factsheets, presentations, and dashboards using Adobe Creative Cloud (i.e., InDesign).ÿÿTranslationAs required, and with the supervision of the Project Officer ? Cash & Markets, the Assessment Assistant will be responsible for translating relevant documents, questionnaires, trainings, datasets, emails, reports, outputs and other materials to ensure clear communication and dissemination with Arabic speaking partners.ÿÿ

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