Evaluation Officer in N’Djamena, Chad At IMPACT Initiatives

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Experience 2-5

IMPACT AND REACH

REACH was born in 2010 as a joint initiative of two international NGOs ( IMPACT Initiatives and ACTED ) and the United Nations Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT). The objective of REACH is to promote and facilitate the development of information products that improve the decision-making and planning capacity of the humanitarian community in emergency, reconstruction and development contexts. REACH facilitates information management for aid actors through three complementary services: (a) needs and situation assessments facilitated by REACH teams; (b) situation analysis using satellite imagery; and (c) provision of databases and (web) mapping facilities and related expertise.

IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organization manages several initiatives, including the REACH initiative. The IMPACT team is composed of specialists in data collection, management and analysis and GIS. IMPACT was launched at the initiative of ACTED, an international NGO headquartered in Paris and present in around thirty countries. The two organizations have a strong complementarity formalized in a global partnership, allowing IMPACT to benefit from ACTED’s operational support in its areas of intervention.

ASSIGNMENT

We are currently looking for an Evaluation Officer in Chad

Title: Evaluation Officer

Contract duration : 1 year

Work location : N’Djamena, Chad

Start date : February 2025

Deadline to apply: January 29, 2025

COUNTRY PROFILE

The humanitarian situation in the eastern provinces of Chad has seriously deteriorated due to the new influx of refugees and returnees from Sudan – more than 700,000 and rising (including 164,000 returnees) as of 16 March 2024. This situation increases the vulnerability of the 1.9 million members of the host communities in these three provinces, most of whom were already vulnerable before this new crisis.

To respond to this humanitarian crisis, IMPACT Initiatives will begin operations in October 2024. Initial priority activities will focus on the east of the country, with monitoring of refugee camps and sites, market analysis, and public health assessments.

FUNCTIONS

Under the direction of the Research Manager, the Evaluation Officer is responsible for implementing IMPACT’s research cycles in Haiti, including the stages of preparation, data collection, analysis, writing, dissemination and evaluation. Throughout the research cycles, the Evaluation Officer engages with partners to promote their participation and maximize their impact. He/she also ensures efficient and transparent use of resources required for project implementation. This may include direct supervision of evaluation teams.

The assessment officer will be particularly responsible for:

preparation of research design, sampling, terms of reference, etc.
preparation of data collection tools and field tests
the development of training materials for investigators
monitor data collection and its quality in coordination with the Field Manager
the development of the data analysis plan and the entire analysis process
the production of reports, information sheets, dashboards, etc.

As part of his/her mission, the Evaluation Officer will be hosted by ACTED, IMPACT’s global partner, and will be under the direct responsibility and management of the ACTED Country Director and his/her delegates for all administrative, security, logistics and financial matters. He/she will therefore fully comply with ACTED’s rules and regulations on security, administration and human, logistics and financial resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Evaluation Officer is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation and monitoring of the research cycles to which he/she is assigned, in close coordination with other team members and with relevant external partners. In doing so, the Evaluation Officer will ensure effective management of projects and related resources, including (where applicable) national and international evaluation staff responsible for line management.

More specifically, the assessment officer is responsible for the following tasks:

Research planning and implementation

Preparation of research design (sampling, terms of reference, tools, etc.)
Development of training materials for investigators
Monitoring of data collection and its quality in coordination with the Field Manager
Development of the data analysis plan and the entire analysis process
Production of reports, information sheets, dashboards, etc.

Participate in the identification of logistical, HR and financial needs

Frequent participation in IMPACT internal meetings
Identification of HR, logistical and financial needs
Monitoring of deliverables and the schedule of colleagues under his responsibility.

External engagement and capacity building

Provide training to external partners (UN, NGOs, etc.)
Participation in meetings of the different clusters;
Representation of REACH to external partners
Presentations of IMPACT project results at relevant workshops.

REQUIRED CONDITIONS

Academic background: Excellent academic qualifications, including a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (international relations, political science, social research, sociology, economics, development studies, or similar).
Management experience: Previous experience in a management role in an INGO in the field. Proven experience in managing international and national teams in humanitarian contexts.
Security environment Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment or previous experience in high security challenge contexts an asset;
Familiarity with the help system Familiarity with the help system and with search methods;
Communication and Report Writing Skills Excellent communication and effective report writing skills, including proven experience in contributing to high-level presentations/briefings.
Years of professional experience At least 3 years of relevant professional experience or proven progression within IMPACT.
Research skills : Excellent research and analytical skills are an asset. Experience in evaluations. Monitoring and evaluation, field research and assessments are an asset.
Software skills Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Advanced skills in R, or other statistical analysis software are an advantage. Experience with InDesign, Tableau or Power Bi is a strong asset;
Diverse task management skills Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines, across multiple research cycles in a complex environment;
Level of Independence A self-reliant individual with a proven ability to work independently;
Intercultural work environment Ability to function in an intercultural environment requiring flexibility;
Language skills Fluency in French and English required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

For this position, the salary is between CHF 2,300 and CHF 2,520 per month (before income tax), etc. plus a monthly living allowance of USD 300.
NB – IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary scale based on the grade of the position and the education level of the staff. A location-dependent security and/or isolation adjustment is then applied to account for the fact that some staff members must work in difficult locations where living and working conditions are much more difficult than elsewhere.
Accommodation and food in a guesthouse. NB – IMPACT is hosted by ACTED in this country.
Membership in a Swiss private pension fund (Swisslife – approximately 9.975% of staff gross salary), health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance
This base is not a family duty station
Airfare every 6 months and visa fees covered (in-country travel and business expenses are fully covered)
R&R after 2-3 months (airfare up to $500 + $200 living allowance) if duty station allows
Contribution to baggage transport: between 20 and 100 kg, depending on the duration of the contract (+ baggage and personal property insurance)
Annual leave of 36 days per year. Public holidays of the country of assignment. Leave for family or compassionate reasons, if applicable.
Pre-departure initiation – 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives headquarters in Geneva + one week of pre-departure training at ACTED headquarters in Paris, including a 4-day on-site security training;
Enrollment in the IMPACT Initiatives Research Foundational Learning Programme within the first 3 months of contract start.
IMPACT prioritizes the psychological safety of its staff and the health insurance provided covers, among other things, up to €1,000 per year in psychosocial counseling costs.