Senior Research Officer at REACH - Jobs in Amman, Jordan

Job Description

Job PurposeAfter more than a decade of conflict, conditions in regional contexts remain volatile and marked by protracted displacement, severe socioeconomic deterioration, lack of access to basic services, and increasing climate and environmental impacts. The resulting scale, complexity, and severity of humanitarian needs underlines the need for up-to-date, timely, accurate, and actionable information. Evidence-based humanitarian planning and programming remains essential to ensure that the humanitarian response adequately meets the needs of the most vulnerable people, begins addressing underlying causes of vulnerability, and is tailored to different realities across communities and over time. Since 2014, REACH has been conducting assessments on the humanitarian situation in regional contexts and has since grown significantly as an actor in the response, working closely with humanitarian coordination actors and partners to develop unique research to inform more effective humanitarian action.As such, REACH is currently seeking qualified applicants with experience in research and/or data to serve as a Senior ResearchOfficer in the REACH Regional Office, doing country-specific work.With the support of in-country and HQ staff, the REACH Senior ResearchOfficer (SRO) will be responsible for leading research on topics related to humanitarian needs, particularly related to water access and usage, to inform local crisis recovery and resilience-building efforts. Ideally, the SRO will have experience working on water (WASH), agriculture, climate, or another related theme.The SRO will be responsible for leading on research design, training of field staff, coordination of data collection and cleaning, analysis of key findings, development of information products (factsheets, dashboards, etc.), and dissemination of information to key response actors and partners.More broadly, the SRO will support REACH?s goal of expanding REACH?s research capacity and expertise in these topics and contribute to the development of high-quality research outputs to directly inform humanitarian actors working in the region.ObjectivesObjective 1: Research Design, Implementation, and CoordinationUnder the supervision of the relevant Research Manager, the SRO will be responsible for designing or improving the methodologies and research tools of their research workstreams and projects. The SRO will then manage the planning, coordination, implementation, and follow-up of research activities in line with overall project objectives and deadlines.This will include identifying key information gaps through engagement with external stakeholders; developing research objectives and questions and designing data collection tools (household and KI surveys, focus groups, etc.) including indicator development; training field staff on research tools and methodologies; and overseeing data collection and cleaning. The SRO will ensure regular reporting on research progress and participate in internal coordination meetings.Objective 2: Analysis and Information Product CreationWith the support of mission and HQ-level staff, the SRO will be responsible for conducting analysis of key research findings and incorporating then into effective information products such as factsheets, briefings, reports, dashboards, etc. The SRO will work to ensure the quality and accuracy of information products and to ensure that products are delivered to key stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.Objective 3: External EngagementIn collaboration with the relevant Research Manager, the SRO will be responsible for engagement with the relevant response stakeholders to identify research priorities and facilitate the use of key findings in planning and programming. The SRO may also be requested to represent REACH in coordination meetings, donor presentations, or meetings with partner organizations as relevant.Duties and ResponsibilitiesKey Research Activitiesa.ÿResearch design and tool development-ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿDefinition of research objectives and questions to address key information gaps;-ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿIdentification of appropriate research methodologies, including sampling approach;-ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿDevelopment of questionnaires and data collection tools (household, key informant, FGD).b.ÿMonitor data collection and cleaning-ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿSupport the training of field data collection staff on research aims and tools;-ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿMonitor field data collection in collaboration with REACH Field Managers and Research Manager;-ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿMonitor the quality of data collected, undertake appropriate checks on data collected in the field and resolve discrepancies and quality issues.c.ÿPreparation and production of information products-ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿCarry out data analysis in line with research questions and objectives, with support of REACH data teams where needed;-ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿProduce factsheets and reports using InDesign, and work closely with REACH GIS Officers to produce mapping outputs.d.ÿDissemination of findings and external engagement-ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿPresent key findings to relevant response actors and facilitate use of data for evidence-based planning and advocacy;-ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿCoordinate with relevant actors and partner organisations to ensure research is aligned with priority information needs.Internal Communication ProcessesThe SRO will work directly with the relevant Research Manager in Amman and liaise with IMPACT HQ in Geneva to ensure the quality and effectiveness of products developed. She/he will ensure effective internal communication with mission and IMPACT HQ colleagues.Confidentiality and Data ProtectionThe REACH SRO will maintain the strictest confidentiality of data and processes. She/he will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorised sharing of information and data.

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