REACH recruits 01 Regional Assessment Specialist – Multi-Sector Needs Assessments – Dakar, Senegal
We are currently looking for a West and Central Africa Regional Assessment Specialist with experience, knowledge, and technical expertise in humanitarian research and needs assessments.
REACH is seeking an Assessment Specialist (AS) based in Dakar to provide dedicated technical support for scoping, designing, and launching Multi Sector Needs Assessments (MSNA) within OCHA ROWCA’s regional Area of Responsibility. The AS will support with conducting secondary data reviews, developing research terms of reference (TORs), indicator and questionnaire design, and participating in joint analysis processes. Regional travel is anticipated, in particular in response to sudden onset crises, where a rapid assessment team may be deployed.
The AS will work closely with OCHA ROWCA as well as IMPACT’s global research and programmes teams based in Geneva HQ. Past experience conducting humanitarian research, especially humanitarian needs assessments, is essential. Fluency in French and English is required, along with quantitative analysis skills, and effective coordination and communication skills.
Expériences / Formation
- At least 3 years of relevant working experience in humanitarian settings;
- At least 2 years of experience conducting field-based primary research, humanitarian research, or humanitarian needs assessments;
- Regional expertise/experience in West or Central Africa, in particular knowledge of the Central Sahel crisis, desired;
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge and experience in R or other statistical analysis software and Adobe InDesign a plus;
- Familiarity and experience with the Humanitarian Programme Cycle and humanitarian coordination system;
- Familiarity and experience with research methods best practices, social science statistics, and quantitative data analysis.