Turkey: Assessment Officer

Terms of Reference

Assessment Officer

Syrian or Turkish Nationals Only

Organization: iMMAP Turkey

Date: 1 October 2016

Program Title: Capacity building and support to Syria crisis response actors

Position Title: Assessment Officer

Country/Region: Gaziantep, Turkey

Duration: 6 months, with the possibility of new contract/extension

Organization

iMMAP is a pioneering humanitarian organisation that is leading the way forward in the effective use of information management practices and principles in the service of humanitarian relief and development.

Scope of Work

Under the direct supervision of the Common Services Unit Head, the successful candidate is responsible for assessment tool planning and design for iMMAP Turkey’s Humanitarian Fund project. This project is funded by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The project objective is to support capacity building and information management training programs for humanitarian actors working in response to the Syrian crisis. In order to achieve this objective, iMMAP Turkey is developing course curricula to deliver regular trainings, secondments, and common services (data visualization, web maps, infographics, database design, dashboards) for Turkish and Syrian NGOs and the UN Cluster System. The Common Services Unit is comprised of a diversity of information management professionals in fields such as software development, database management, graphic design, geographic information systems and remote sensing.

Essential Job Functions

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ø Support partners in the design, planning, execution and interpretation of results and findings of humanitarian needs assessments, using web-based tools such as Open Data Kit, ONA, Kobo Toolbox, formhub, Google Forms and XLSForm

Ø Clean, analyse and visualize assessment data using statistical software packages

Ø Carry out primary data collection and direct observation

Ø Ensure procedures are in place for the collation and analysis of secondary data

Ø Pilot assessment tools and train assessment team members and NGOs in primary data collection tools and methods

Ø Produce tables, graphs, infographics and charts in suitable formats for reporting and illustration purposes

COMPETENCIES

Ø Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Exhibits mastery of communication in English to write training curricula, speak effectively in front of a group, and deliver training programs.

Ø Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; is willing to learn from others.

Ø Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Ø Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client

Ø Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Ø Any other duties as required

REPRESENTATION

Ø Where appropriate, represent the iMMAP project team with partners, and participate in local community activities.

Ø Maintain effective and positive internal contacts with the Regional Representative, and other iMMAP headquarters officers and staff, and external contacts with the national and local government officials, international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and donor agency officials, when required.

SECURITY

Ø Follow security protocols as laid down by the iMMAP Global Security Advisor.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING

Ø As part of the iMMAP commitment to organizational learning, and in support of the understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, it is expected that all team members will commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit iMMAP as well as individual professional development.

ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES

Ø iMMAP team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to beneficiaries of iMMAP programs, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of field projects.

Qualifications

Ø Education: First level university degree is required (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline). Masters in a relevant field is preferred.

Ø Experience: Technical proficiency in field assessment design, statistical analysis, and mobile data collection tools is required. Proficiency in relevant tools to build, collect and aggregate survey/form data is required. Expertise and proven work experience with Open Data Kit, ONA, Kobo Toolbox, formhub, Google Forms and XLSForm is also required and highly desirable. A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in needs assessments, data analysis and data management is required.

Ø Humanitarian experience: At least 3 years of relevant working experience in humanitarian settings working on planning, designing and leading field assessments is preferred. Work experience specific to the Syria response and the UN Cluster System would be an asset.

Ø Languages: Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is required.

Ø Flexibility to work in a multi-cultural environment with international and national staff. Humility, kindness and an acute sensitivity to different attitudes, cultures, and behaviours is needed.

Ø Self-sufficiency and proven ability to work independently and take initiative are key.

To apply, please go to immap.eu and submit the following along with your application:

• CV
• One or two relevant samples of your own work
• 3 professional references who we may contact, including their current organization/workplace, title, email, phone number, and your relationship to them (direct supervisor or unit manager etc)

Apply at iMMAP.eu