information Management – Joblink Somalia

Senior Assessment Officer – HSM/RNA for Somalia

Joblink Somalia — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:51:15 +0000

BACKGROUND ON 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). REACH’s purpose is to promote and facilitate the development of information products that enhance the humanitarian community’s decision making and planning capacity for emergency, reconstruction and development contexts. REACH facilitates information management for aid actors through three complementary services: (a) need and situation assessments facilitated by REACH teams; (b) situation analysis using satellite imagery; (c) provision of related database and (web)-mapping facilities and expertise.

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

We are currently looking for a Senior Assessment Officer to support our team in SOM.

Department:REACH

Position: Senior Assessment Officer

Contract duration:6 months

Location: Mogadishu

Starting Date: 26th October 2025.

COUNTRY PROFILE

Somalia remains within a complex and protracted crisis due to active conflict, the presence of non-state armed actors, the persistent presence of communicable diseases and climate-driven onset shocks – including droughts and flooding. Conflict and natural disasters continue to drive displacement and constrain the availability of resources, while the presence of armed groups severely impedes the level of access and support provided by humanitarian actors. The combination of restricted access to resources, drought, and flooding further exacerbates the possibility for outbreaks of communicable diseases like measles, cholera, and acute watery diarrhea (AWD),

Against this backdrop, IMPACT Initiatives has developed a wide range of research cycles to provide an evidence-base for the humanitarian community. This includes support to the Somali Cash Consortium, the Joint Market Monitoring Initiative, Detailed Site Assessments (DSAs), the Durable Solutions Readiness Assessment (DSRA); and leadership of the Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment (MSNA), Humanitarian Situation Monitoring (HSM), Rapid Needs Assessments (RNA).

FUNCTIONS

Under the line management of the IMPACT Research manager, the Senior Assessment Officer is responsible for the implementation of IMPACT’s HSM and RNA research cycles in Somalia, including the preparation, data collection, analysis, drafting, dissemination, and evaluation stages. Throughout the research cycles, the Senior Assessment Officer engages with partners and stakeholders to promote their participation and maximize their impact. They also ensure an efficient and transparent use of resources required for project implementation.

This position requires strong research skills, willingness to work in hardship location, an analytical mind, creativity, independence, and an interest in the national and regional context. Candidates should have strong writing and presentation skills and be able to clearly think through and articulate implications of research findings, as well as engage with external stakeholders in the design and dissemination of the research cycle. The position will regularly require interpreting data, highlighting relevant findings, writing engaging briefs and factsheets, presenting findings to external audiences with varying amounts of data literacy, and guiding colleagues in how to think more analytically about their own research.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Assessment Officer’s responsibilities include:

Research CYCLE MANAGEMENT

Anticipate knowledge gaps prior to the execution of a Research Cycle through strong understanding of the Somali context.
Ensure that required secondary data review and/or analysis has been conducted in preparation of an assessment.
Ensure that all research cycles are planned in line with the country strategy, relevant research and project objectives and with IMPACT’s research cycle and other relevant guidelines.
Design research approaches and methodologies according to IMPACT’s requirements and principles as well as partners’ information needs.
Compose and construct, in close coordination with GIS and data teams, qualitative and quantitative data collection tool.
Ensure relevant stakeholders and partners are engaged in research design and planning.

STAFF MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING

Directly line manage the HSM and RNA Assessment Officers and indirectly supervise the wider research team involved in the research cycles in his/her portfolio.
In close liaison with the Field Manager, manage assessment logistics, including with partner organizations, ensuring logistics, financial, administration, security and HR processes directly related to ongoing and upcoming assessments are appropriately planned, implemented and coordinated with the relevant ACTED departments.
In close liaison with data colleagues, provide quantitative, qualitative, and spatial data analysis on primary and/or secondary data as per ToRs, ensuring that meaningful techniques are used to analyze the data collected.
Promote capacity building across the IMPACT Somalia mission (capacity building portfolio will depend on level of experience)

INTERNAL COORDINATION

Interact autonomously with HQ departments for matters relating to the research cycles under his/her supervision.
Engage in the development and implementation of IMPACT’s strategy in Somalia
Conduct regular meetings with relevant national and international assessment staff members to assess progress in relevant research cycles and to review work plan.
For all activities, ensure that all assessment and field teams are comprehensively briefed on objectives, expected outputs and that the overall implementation strategy is clearly understood.
Ensure that project/field staff are given required training and resources to achieve their tasks in line with IMPACT and project requirements. Support to the line managers and specialists in the development and implementation of capacity training plans for team members.
Be available to provide regular support and technical backstopping; regularly debrief team members to receive feedback on the progress of an activity.
In coordination with line manager, contribute to conduct induction for new staff members, including training in basic technical competencies for research design, implementation and analysis.

DISSEMINATION MANAGEMENT

Ensure the drafting of timely and accurate outputs that consolidate the analyses from each research cycle into relevant products such as factsheets, reports, briefs, presentations, etc which comply with IMPACT’s guidelines and quality standards.
Ensure that products accurately reflect the information collected and that information is conveyed in a way that maximizes their impact in line with their intended use for the relevant audiences.
Follow the designated timeline of reports to be submitted to project partners and donors. Ensure that delays or identified challenges for specific assessments are reported in writing and orally in a timely manner.
Maintain regular communication with country Management and IMPACT HQ on progress and deadlines for deliverables
Ensure that all written products are validated before external release.

EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT

Ensure that relevant partners are consulted and involved at all stages of research cycle: assessment preparation; data collection; data analysis; review of research products; product dissemination; and lessons learnt.
After validation by the line manager, represent IMPACT in relevant external meetings/ working groups.
Follow up on issues identified by partners or during meetings / working groups.
Promote an active use of datasets and research findings by partners and the broader humanitarian community for their decision making.
After validation by line manager, disseminate research findings to relevant third parties in order to enhance their use and impact.
Ensure that all partner engagement and all external relations are clearly documented and communicated with the line manager and relevant colleagues.
More generally, contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of IMPACT’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other actors.

DATA CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROTECTION

The Senior Assessment Officer will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes, ensuring full compliance with IMPACT’s data protection policy and SOPs. He/she will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT and its partners, or collected during his/her assignment with IMPACT.

REQUIREMENTS

Years of work experience 3 years of relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting, such as assessments, monitoring and evaluation, research design and analysis, etc.
Research skills Excellent quantitative and qualitative research data analysis experience required. Ability to adapt, implement and interpret methodology, sampling and analysis to a high standard
Familiarity with the humanitarian and aid system Good understanding of the aid system and the research community. Prior experience with humanitarian coordination forums preferred
Thematic experience Prior experience with key informant and area of knowledge methodologies and humanitarian assessments is an asset.
Communication/reporting skills Excellent verbal and written communication and drafting skills for effective and accurate reporting required
Academic qualifications Excellent academic qualifications, preferably including a Master’s degree in relevant discipline (e.g. international studies, development, humanitarian response, data science, political science, statistics, etc)
Software skills Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Advanced skills in R, SPSS and/or STATA or other statistical analysis software are an advantage; Experience with InDesign an asset.
Level of independence Proven ability to work independently.
Experience in geographical region Past experience in the HoA region is desirable; or any other emergency context where access is challenging.
Language skills Fluency in English required, competency in Somali an asset.
Security environment Openness to working in a high-risk security zone required. Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment. Ability to prioritize self-care and well-being

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

For this position, salary between 3’000 CHF and 3’120 CHF monthly (before income tax), etc as well as a monthly living allowance of 300 USD
NB – IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education of staff. A location-dependent security and/or isolation adjustment is then applied as a recognition that some staff are required to work in difficult places where living and working conditions are much more difficult than elsewhere.
Accommodation and food provided in a guesthouse. Depending on the country situation, a contribution to a housing allowance of up to 75% of country-specific benchmark can be considered instead. NB – IMPACT is hosted by ACTED in this country [to be adjusted depending on the country]
Enrolment in Swiss private pension fund (Swisslife – approx. 9.975% of staff gross salary), health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance
Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered (in-country travel costs and professional expenses are fully covered)
R&R after 2-3 months (flight ticket up to 500$ + 200$ of living allowance)
Contribution to the luggage transportation: between 20 and 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract (+ luggage and personal property insurance)
Annual leave of 36 days per year. Public holidays of the country of assignment. Family/compassionate leave when applicable.
Predeparture induction – 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives’s HQ in Geneva + one week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ in Paris, including a 4-days in situ security training;
Enrolment in IMPACT Initiatives Research Foundational Learning Programme within the first 3 months from the start of contract.
IMPACT prioritizes the psychological safety of its staff and the health insurance provided covers, among others, up to 1000 € per year of psychosocial counselling fees.

How to apply

Please apply directly on the website: Senior Assessment Officer – HSM/RNA for Somalia, based in Mogadishu (Link For External Applicants) | Impact

Research Manager – Intersectoral Unit for Somalia

Joblink Somalia — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 01:02:14 +0000

BACKGROUND ON IMPACT AND REACH

IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation manages several initiatives, including the REACH Initiative. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data collection, management and analysis, GIS and remote sensing. IMPACT was launched at the initiative of ACTED, an international NGO with headquarters based in Paris and presence in thirty countries. The two organizations have a strong complementarity formalized in a global partnership, which allows IMPACT to benefit from ACTED’s operational support in its fields of intervention.

We are currently looking for a Research Manager to lead our Intersectoral unit in Somalia.

Department: REACH

Position: Research Manager Contract duration: 6 months

Starting Date: 26th October 2025

Location: Mogadishu

COUNTRY PROFILE

POSITION PROFILE

The Research Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development and strategy of the Intersectoral Unit under the supervision of the IMPACT Deputy country representative. The candidate should be comfortable representing IMPACT with donors and be able to coordinate and liaise with a range of senior external partners. This position requires a profile that can be both analytical and managerial, as the Research Manager’s job can range from coordinating with external partners (whether data actor, humanitarian cluster, or donor) to analytical oversight of research products to logistics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Research Manager’s responsibilities will include:

STAFF MANAGEMENT

Direct management of senior national and international team members, including recruitment and staff career management.
Development and implementation of capacity training plans for team members;
Day-to-day management of team members, including the development of work plans and performance indicators.

PROJECT/RESEARCH CYCLE MANAGEMENT

Ensure all assessments and analysis are planned and implemented in a structured and coherent manner, in line with relevant project and strategic objectives, and with global REACH guidelines;
Oversee all research cycles in his/her unit, including reviewing ToRs, methodology notes, tools, products and dissemination strategies.
Ensure the writing and production of timely, accurate and analytically rigorous reports, assessments, and factsheets;
Ensure relevant stakeholders and partners are engaged in assessment design and planning;
Monitor output achievement, project expenditure and ensure timely completion of the project.
Actively advocate for the improving of analysis within REACH products, and using common methodologies, tools and analysis frameworks across units where relevant

GRANTS MANAGEMENT

Under the guidance of the Country representative and the Project and Partnerships support department, manage grants in the unit, including initial discussions with donors, conceptualisation of new projects, drafting proposals, regular reporting, and M&E;
Under the guidance of the Country Representative, oversee the financial management of all grants covering the unit’s projects, including oversight of budget and expenditure;
Ensure that contractual obligations are met in terms of programs deliverables.

EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT

In coordination with the Country Representative and Deputy country representative, represent REACH with donors, partners, and the wider development community in Somalia.

STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

Under the guidance of the Country Representative and Deputy country representative, develop the unit strategy, engagement and involvement with various technical and coordination forums;
Work with key clusters and partner organizations and working groups to understand the various relevant information gaps within Somalia and identify how REACH can fill these gaps;
Contribute to the development and implementation of the REACH Somalia country strategy;
Develop and implement dissemination strategies to strengthen the impact of the programmes under his/her supervision;
Engagement with HQ on matters related to the research cycles under his/her supervision and provide support to relevant IMPACT Global Community of Practices (CoPs).

The Research Manager will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes. They will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT and its partners or collected during his/her assignment with IMPACT.

REQUIREMENTS

Years of work experience At least 4 years of relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting, such as program management, evaluation and assessments;
Research skills Excellent quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, and data analysis experience required;
Familiarity with aid system Good understanding of the aid system and the research community. Prior experience with humanitarian coordination forums preferred;
Management experience Demonstrated team management skills, including remote management;
Thematic experience Background in public health highly desirable
Experience in geographical region Past experience in the HoA is desirable;
Communication/reporting skills Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting and reviewing;
Cross-cultural work environment Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility and work independently;
Academic qualifications Excellent academic qualifications, including a master’s degree in a relevant discipline;
Software skills Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with R, SPSS and/or STATA or other statistical analysis software an asset
Security environment Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.
Language skills Fluency in English required, competency in Somali is an asset.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

For this position, salary between 3’600 CHF and 3’720 CHF monthly (before income tax), etc as well as a monthly living allowance of 300 USD NB – IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education of staff. A location-dependent security and/or isolation adjustment is then applied as a recognition that some staff are required to work in difficult places where living and working conditions are much more difficult than elsewhere.
Accommodation and food provided in the guesthouse.
Enrolment in Swiss private pension fund (Swisslife – approx. 9.975% of staff gross salary), health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance.
Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered (in-country travel costs and professional expenses are fully covered).
R&R after 2-3 months (flight ticket up to 500$ + 200$ of living allowance)
Contribution to the transportation of luggage: between 20 and 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract (+ luggage and personal property insurance)
Annual leave of 36 days per year. Public holidays of the country of assignment. Family/compassionate leave when applicable.
Predeparture induction – 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives’s HQ in Geneva + one week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ in Paris, including a 4-days in situ security training;
IMPACT prioritizes the psychological safety of its staff and the health insurance provided covers, among others, up to 1000 € per year of psychosocial counselling fees.

How to apply

Please apply directly on the website: Research Manager – Intersectoral Unit for Somalia, based in Mogadishu (Link For External Applicants) | Impact

Research Manager – Intersectoral Unit for Somalia

Joblink Somalia — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 04:40:07 +0000

BACKGROUND ON IMPACT AND REACH

IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation manages several initiatives, including the REACH Initiative. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data collection, management and analysis, GIS and remote sensing. IMPACT was launched at the initiative of ACTED, an international NGO with headquarters based in Paris and presence in thirty countries. The two organizations have a strong complementarity formalized in a global partnership, which allows IMPACT to benefit from ACTED’s operational support in its fields of intervention.

We are currently looking for a Research Manager to lead our Intersectoral unit in Somalia.

Department: REACH

Position: Research Manager Contract duration: 6 months

Starting Date: 26th October 2025

Location: Mogadishu

COUNTRY PROFILE

POSITION PROFILE

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Research Manager’s responsibilities will include:

STAFF MANAGEMENT

Direct management of senior national and international team members, including recruitment and staff career management.
Development and implementation of capacity training plans for team members;
Day-to-day management of team members, including the development of work plans and performance indicators.

PROJECT/RESEARCH CYCLE MANAGEMENT

Ensure all assessments and analysis are planned and implemented in a structured and coherent manner, in line with relevant project and strategic objectives, and with global REACH guidelines;
Oversee all research cycles in his/her unit, including reviewing ToRs, methodology notes, tools, products and dissemination strategies.
Ensure the writing and production of timely, accurate and analytically rigorous reports, assessments, and factsheets;
Ensure relevant stakeholders and partners are engaged in assessment design and planning;
Monitor output achievement, project expenditure and ensure timely completion of the project.
Actively advocate for the improving of analysis within REACH products, and using common methodologies, tools and analysis frameworks across units where relevant

GRANTS MANAGEMENT

Under the guidance of the Country representative and the Project and Partnerships support department, manage grants in the unit, including initial discussions with donors, conceptualisation of new projects, drafting proposals, regular reporting, and M&E;
Under the guidance of the Country Representative, oversee the financial management of all grants covering the unit’s projects, including oversight of budget and expenditure;
Ensure that contractual obligations are met in terms of programs deliverables.

EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT

In coordination with the Country Representative and Deputy country representative, represent REACH with donors, partners, and the wider development community in Somalia.

STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

Under the guidance of the Country Representative and Deputy country representative, develop the unit strategy, engagement and involvement with various technical and coordination forums;
Work with key clusters and partner organizations and working groups to understand the various relevant information gaps within Somalia and identify how REACH can fill these gaps;
Contribute to the development and implementation of the REACH Somalia country strategy;
Develop and implement dissemination strategies to strengthen the impact of the programmes under his/her supervision;
Engagement with HQ on matters related to the research cycles under his/her supervision and provide support to relevant IMPACT Global Community of Practices (CoPs).

REQUIREMENTS

Years of work experience At least 4 years of relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting, such as program management, evaluation and assessments;
Research skills Excellent quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, and data analysis experience required;
Familiarity with aid system Good understanding of the aid system and the research community. Prior experience with humanitarian coordination forums preferred;
Management experience Demonstrated team management skills, including remote management;
Thematic experience Background in public health highly desirable
Experience in geographical region Past experience in the HoA is desirable;
Communication/reporting skills Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting and reviewing;
Cross-cultural work environment Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility and work independently;
Academic qualifications Excellent academic qualifications, including a master’s degree in a relevant discipline;
Software skills Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with R, SPSS and/or STATA or other statistical analysis software an asset
Security environment Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.
Language skills Fluency in English required, competency in Somali is an asset.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

For this position, salary between 3’600 CHF and 3’720 CHF monthly (before income tax), etc as well as a monthly living allowance of 300 USD NB – IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education of staff. A location-dependent security and/or isolation adjustment is then applied as a recognition that some staff are required to work in difficult places where living and working conditions are much more difficult than elsewhere.
Accommodation and food provided in the guesthouse.
Enrolment in Swiss private pension fund (Swisslife – approx. 9.975% of staff gross salary), health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance.
Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered (in-country travel costs and professional expenses are fully covered).
R&R after 2-3 months (flight ticket up to 500$ + 200$ of living allowance)
Contribution to the transportation of luggage: between 20 and 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract (+ luggage and personal property insurance)
Annual leave of 36 days per year. Public holidays of the country of assignment. Family/compassionate leave when applicable.
Predeparture induction – 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives’s HQ in Geneva + one week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ in Paris, including a 4-days in situ security training;
IMPACT prioritizes the psychological safety of its staff and the health insurance provided covers, among others, up to 1000 € per year of psychosocial counselling fees.

How to apply

Please apply directly on the website: Research Manager – Intersectoral Unit for Somalia, based in Mogadishu (Link For External Applicants) | Impact

Data Officer for Somalia

Joblink Somalia — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 04:11:31 +0000

BACKGROUND ON IMPACT AND REACH

We are currently looking for a Data Officer to support our team in Somalia.

Department:REACH

Position: Data Officer

Contract duration:6 months

Location: Mogadishu

Starting Date: 26th October 2025

COUNTRY PROFILE

Against this backdrop, IMPACT Initiatives has developed a wide range of research cycles to provide evidence-based for the humanitarian community. This includes support to the Somali Cash Consortium, the Joint Market Monitoring Initiative, Detailed Site Assessments (DSAs), the Durable Solutions Readiness Assessment (DSRA); and leadership of the Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment (MSNA), Humanitarian Situation Monitoring (HSM), Rapid Needs Assessments (RNA), as well as analytical products such as the Acute needs analysis (ANA) and Real time monitoring (RTM).

POSITION PROFILE

The Data Officer will be responsible for leading the production of analysis products, including the preparation of research design, support in designing sampling methods, data analysis plans, data collection tools, data cleaning scripts and processes, analysis scripts, analysis outputs and (as relevant) production of web maps and information management systems. Under the line management of the Senior Data officer, the Data Officer, in close liaison with the assessment teams, engages with partners to promote their participation in data processing, analysis or relevant topics, to maximize the uptake and use of IMPACT/REACH research. When relevant, or managing a project, they also ensure an efficient and transparent use of resources required for project implementation. This can include the direct supervision of data and assessment teams during data collection, analysis or output production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Data Officer is responsible for the following:

RESEARCH CYCLE MANAGEMENT

Research planning and design through leading on sampling design and in coordination with relevantassessment and GIS staff construct quantitative sample;
Providingtraining on data cleaning and management techniques;
Overseeing data analysis set-up (specifically conducted in the R environment).

DATA MANAGEMENT

Data management, cleaning and analysis including monitoring of the accuracy of data collected, cross-checking data collected in the field;
Maintaining R-based systems of data management and analysis, serving as the focal point for statistical analysis and quantitative reporting;
Developing cleaning and analysis (descriptive, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression analyses) scripts in R;
Contributing to the automatization of data analysis processes.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Developing information products and dashboards with the collected data;
Providing information management support to other team members, or humanitarian stakeholders;
Other tasks falling within their functions as requested by supervisors.

The Data Officer will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes, ensuring full compliance with IMPACT’s data protection policy and SOPs. They will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT and its partners or collected during their assignment with IMPACT.

REQUIREMENTS

Years of work experience At least 2 years of relevant working experience in a similar role preferable in the humanitarian field;
Research skills Proficiency and proven experience with research methods, including both quantitative and qualitative research. Excellent analytical skills;
Statistical skills Strong statistical and analytical skills including correlation and regression analysis
Software skills Advanced knowledge of R, STATA, Python or equivalent statistical software (with a willingness to learn R). Knowledge of ArcGIS or Power Bi an advantage;
Level of independence Proven ability to work independently;
Organizational and coordination skills Strong presentation, and organisational skills;
Multi-tasking skills Ability to multitask with tight deadlines;
Cross-cultural work environment Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
Academic qualifications Excellent academic qualifications, preferably including a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (Computer or Data Science, Statistics, Social Science, Economics, or related);
Security environment Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.
Experience in geographical region Past experience in the region is desirable;
Language skills Fluency in English required, competency in Somali is an asset.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

For this position, salary between 2’600 CHF and 2’760 CHF monthly (before income tax), etc as well as a monthly living allowance of 300 USD NB – IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education of staff. A location-dependent security and/or isolation adjustment is then applied as a recognition that some staff are required to work in difficult places where living and working conditions are much more difficult than elsewhere.
Accommodation and food provided in the guesthouse.
Enrolment in Swiss private pension fund (Swisslife – approx. 9.975% of staff gross salary), health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance.
Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered (in-country travel costs and professional expenses are fully covered).
R&R after 2-3 months (flight ticket up to 500$ + 200$ of living allowance)
Contribution to the luggage transportation: between 20 and 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract (+ luggage and personal property insurance)
Annual leave of 36 days per year. Public holidays of the country of assignment. Family/compassionate leave when applicable.
Predeparture induction – 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives’s HQ in Geneva + one week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ in Paris, including a 4-days in situ security training;
IMPACT prioritizes the psychological safety of its staff and the health insurance provided covers, among others, up to 1000 € per year of psychosocial counselling fees.

How to apply

Please apply directly on the website: Data Officer for Somalia, based in Mogadishu (Link For External Applicants) | Impact

Information and Knowledge Management Specialist

Joblink Somalia — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:21:58 +0000

Organizational Setting The key mission of the FAO Representation in Somalia, which is led by FAO Representative (FAOR), is to assist and support the national government to develop policies, strategies and programme aimed at accelerating the Implementation and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in FAO’s global mandate and Strategic Objectives. More specifically, FAO’s response aims to address national needs and priorities in achieving food security, reducing hunger and malnutrition, developing agricultural, fishery and forestry sectors, and ensuring the sustainable use of environmental and natural resources and respond to recurrent emergencies. The current portfolio of activities of the FAO Representation in Somalia includes a wide scope of technical support interventions ranging from policy support through livestock and crop production, to natural resource management, Nutrition, value chain, food security analysis and water and land information management. FAO is also implementing several emergency, resilience-building, and development interventions, with the support of its five field offices and close to 400 staff in partnership with the Federal and State line ministries. Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Somalia, and the direct supervision of supervision of the SWALIM Technical Adviser.

Technical Focus

The incumbent will be responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight for Information Management activities at FAO SWALIM, including the development and maintenance of data and information systems, and the dissemination of information products and services. He/she will also support and deputize the ILWRM II Project Coordinator, contribute to project concept notes, proposals, and reporting, and enhance engagement with SWALIM stakeholders, including Somali ministries and other partners.

Tasks and responsibilities The Information and Knowledge Management Specialist will work in collaboration with the SWALIM team under the direct supervision of the SWALIM Technical Adviser. He will be responsible providing strategic direction and oversight towards the development and management of Information Management activities in FAO SWALIM, oversight the development, maintenance of SWALIM data and information systems, presentation, and dissemination of SWALIM information products and services, support and deputize the ILWRM II Project Coordinator in implementation of project activities, contribute to project concept note and proposal development, project reporting, and better engagement with SWALIM stakeholders including Somali ministries and other partners.

Manage, monitor and coordinate the day-to-day operation of the Information Management (IM) unit across Somalia, ensuring quality information management systems and products are in place; monitor and analyses IM program development and implementation; review relevant documents and reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and initiate corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties and ensure follow-up actions are undertaken.
Lead the design, planning and organization of knowledge management including the collection, organization, and access management of FAO SWALIM’s knowledge and information resources and provide necessary information management technical support to the line ministries and government institutions.
Deputize the ILWRM II project coordinator in the overall coordination, management, execution, and supervision of the project in Somaliland and Puntland, and support the operations of the Somaliland and Puntland IMC, ensuring the IMCs are well resourced and supported to produce and disseminate quality information and knowledge products.
Support the Puntland and Somaliland IMCs in development of data collection tools, information management and analysis, and development and management of information management systems for water and land resources.
Support to organize and participate in the meetings of Inter-Ministerial Coordination Committees, workshops and seminars and provide substantive support to other consultative meetings and conferences, preparation of relevant documents and presentations.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with Somali counterparts including government ministries, donors, and other development partners to ensure effective coordination of SWALIM project activities with relevant ministries and agencies and represent FAO-SWALIM during program meetings and workshops.
Provide technical support and coordination for the establishment of a weather and climate change monitoring data Centre at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Federal Government of Somalia and support the transition of SWALIM functions to the Government.
Contribute to SWALIM’s projects development, monitoring, and management through:
- Support in formulation and writing of projects documents and budgets for the different SWALIM donors; Monitoring the procurement and implementation of information technology and management components, both technical and financial, for timely delivery for the above projects, and development of project progress and terminal reports
- Oversight the development and update of SWALIM online and offline data services, databases, information systems and catalogues including the revamping of SWALIM project website www.faoswalim.org, Flood risk and response Information Management System (FRRIMS) frrims.faoswalim.org, Water sources Live-maps and Geonode in conformity with the FAO standards and requirements and guarantee optimum functionality and smooth operation.
- Update and implement the SWALIM information management policies and framework in line with FAO corporate guidelines and ensure adherence to the policy and framework in all internal and external information management processes including all stakeholder interactions.
- Implement data management systems for the telemetric stations including applications for checking equipment, downloading data, cleaning data and updating and retrieving data from the master databases and dissemination of the information generated.
- Coordinate the design, production and dissemination of FAO SWALIM information and knowledge materials (including technical reports, newsletters, bulletins, news briefs, posters, and banners) in consultation with the FAO communications officer.
- Engage in active marketing, promotion and support of FAO SWALIM information products and services to users including UN agencies, international and local NGOs, Academic Institutions, and community-based organizations.
- Manage the SWALIM client platform and monitor access to and use of SWALIM products and services, responding to client needs and collecting user feedback. Develop procedures to summarize monthly client requests including physical requests booked in the Client Management System database, and web statistics for all online systems.
- Support the line ministry capacity development activities including trainings and LOA’s management, facilitate equipping of FAO SWALIM field offices and Somali line ministry information centers with hardware, software, datasets and coordinate the field office activities.
- Develop and manage detailed work plans and activity budgets to ensure that the activities and outputs of the information and knowledge management theme as defined in the project document are achieved on schedule.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Liaison with the OCC will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, appropriate review and clearance processes.

All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including: FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31: https://www.fao.org/strategic-framework/en FAO social media policy and guidelines: https://www.fao.org/2/socialmedia Social Media Branding Guidelines: https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb5044en FAOSTYLE: https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb8081en FAO terminology: http://www.fao.org/faoterm FAO Names Of Countries: https://www.fao.org/nocs/en Story guidelines, Story template, UN map standards, FAO logo policy and related branding guidelines (available to staff).

Further guidance regarding FAO communications, policies and procedures can be found through the FAO intranet, OCC section.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements

Advanced degree in computer science, information systems, related field, or a degree with over 7 years’ experience.
At least 5 years of previous experience in design, creating and managing complex database systems, knowledge & information management experience.
Working knowledge (level C) of English.

FAO Core Competencies

Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical/Functional Skills
Communicating to build understanding and support.
Engaging in continuous learning.
Planning organizing and delivering quality results.
Understanding FAO mandate and its global context.
Working together in teams and partnerships.
Good understanding of hardware and software in areas of data processing, data storage and communication.
Understanding of data collection, analysis and information management processes
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Selection Criteria

Knowledge of second UN language will be assets.
Prior work experience with complex emergencies would be a distinct advantage.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
For more information, visit the FAO employment website
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
Incomplete applications will not be considered
Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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Information and Knowledge Management Specialist

Joblink Somalia — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:59:32 +0000

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Somalia, and the direct supervision of supervision of the SWALIM Technical Adviser.

Technical Focus

- Manage, monitor and coordinate the day-to-day operation of the Information Management (IM) unit across Somalia, ensuring quality information management systems and products are in place; monitor and analyses IM program development and implementation; review relevant documents and reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and initiate corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties and ensure follow-up actions are undertaken.
- Lead the design, planning and organization of knowledge management including the collection, organization, and access management of FAO SWALIM’s knowledge and information resources and provide necessary information management technical support to the line ministries and government institutions.

Deputize the ILWRM II project coordinator in the overall coordination, management, execution, and supervision of the project in Somaliland and Puntland, and support the operations of the Somaliland and Puntland IMC, ensuring the IMCs are well resourced and supported to produce and disseminate quality information and knowledge products.
Support the Puntland and Somaliland IMCs in development of data collection tools, information management and analysis, and development and management of information management systems for water and land resources.
Support to organize and participate in the meetings of Inter-Ministerial Coordination Committees, workshops and seminars and provide substantive support to other consultative meetings and conferences, preparation of relevant documents and presentations.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with Somali counterparts including government ministries, donors, and other development partners to ensure effective coordination of SWALIM project activities with relevant ministries and agencies and represent FAO-SWALIM during program meetings and workshops.
Provide technical support and coordination for the establishment of a weather and climate change monitoring data Centre at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Federal Government of Somalia and support the transition of SWALIM functions to the Government.
Contribute to SWALIM’s projects development, monitoring, and management through:
- Support in formulation and writing of projects documents and budgets for the different SWALIM donors; Monitoring the procurement and implementation of information technology and management components, both technical and financial, for timely delivery for the above projects, and development of project progress and terminal reports
- Oversight the development and update of SWALIM online and offline data services, databases, information systems and catalogues including the revamping of SWALIM project website www.faoswalim.org, Flood risk and response Information Management System (FRRIMS) frrims.faoswalim.org, Water sources Live-maps and Geonode in conformity with the FAO standards and requirements and guarantee optimum functionality and smooth operation.
- Update and implement the SWALIM information management policies and framework in line with FAO corporate guidelines and ensure adherence to the policy and framework in all internal and external information management processes including all stakeholder interactions.
- Implement data management systems for the telemetric stations including applications for checking equipment, downloading data, cleaning data and updating and retrieving data from the master databases and dissemination of the information generated.
- Coordinate the design, production and dissemination of FAO SWALIM information and knowledge materials (including technical reports, newsletters, bulletins, news briefs, posters, and banners) in consultation with the FAO communications officer.
- Engage in active marketing, promotion and support of FAO SWALIM information products and services to users including UN agencies, international and local NGOs, Academic Institutions, and community-based organizations.
- Manage the SWALIM client platform and monitor access to and use of SWALIM products and services, responding to client needs and collecting user feedback. Develop procedures to summarize monthly client requests including physical requests booked in the Client Management System database, and web statistics for all online systems.
- Support the line ministry capacity development activities including trainings and LOA’s management, facilitate equipping of FAO SWALIM field offices and Somali line ministry information centers with hardware, software, datasets and coordinate the field office activities.
- Develop and manage detailed work plans and activity budgets to ensure that the activities and outputs of the information and knowledge managementtheme as defined in the project document are achieved on schedule.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Liaison with the OCC will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, appropriate review and clearance processes.

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Information Management Officer, P3

Joblink Somalia — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:43:51 +0000

Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is located in the Operations and Advocacy Division (OAD), Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response efforts. OCHA’s mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions.

This position-specific job opening is being advertised for the position of Information Management Officer in Mogadishu, Somalia. Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Head of Office, OCHA Somalia, the incumbent reports to the Head of Information Management Unit.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Information Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Coordination:
Establish and maintain an information management network in accordance with IASC guidance to facilitate humanitarian information exchange and the promotion of data and information standards; work with first responders such as the UN disaster assessment and coordination team (UNDAC) and on-site operations and coordination Centre (OSOCC) to ensure a smooth transition of information tools and services; engage with counterparts in government to ensure that information activities are coordinated and consistent with national standards and practices; provide training and expertise on the use and development of information management tools and platforms to OCHA staff and humanitarian partners; advocate for the use of data standards and common platforms, and for the open exchange of information.

Web Management:
Manage content on relevant web platforms, provide overall quality control for the platform and ensure content is current, comprehensive and follows relevant metadata standards; work with external counterparts on related web platforms such as agency and cluster websites and Relief Web to facilitate cross-site search and interoperability.

Data Management:
Design, develop and manage databases, spreadsheets, and other data tools; understand, document, and ensure the quality of high-value humanitarian data for accuracy, consistency, and comparability; consolidate operational information on a regular schedule to support analysis.

Data Analysis:
Organize, design and carry out the evaluation and analysis of location specific datasets through meaningful statistical techniques; participate in the development and revision of data standards (e.g. the Humanitarian Exchange Language) and advise on the application of these standards into local systems and processes; participate in the development, implementation and management of new indicators, together with its accompanying data, to be included in a Common Humanitarian Dataset; understand, document and ensure the quality of high-value humanitarian data for accuracy, consistency and comparability.

Assessment Analysis:
Support assessment and needs analysis activities, including humanitarian needs overviews, secondary data reviews, preliminary scenario definitions and multi-cluster initial rapid assessments; provide advice on assessment design to ensure data quality; manage platforms and tools that support data collection and analysis such as KoBo Toolbox and Open Data Kit (ODK).

Geographic Information System (GIS) & Mapping:
Develop and maintain spatial baseline and operational datasets in accordance with relevant standards and guidance; produce and update high-quality map products and online services; maintain a repository of spatial data and ensure that the data are documented and accessible to all humanitarian partners through local and/or online services.

Visualization:
Produce and update information products such as reports, charts and infographics by turning data into graphical products to convey messages and a storyline; develop advocacy materials including posters, presentations and other visual materials.

Performs other related duties, as required.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM:
Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian, emergency relief assistance and related humanitarian issues. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to develop sources for data collection. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, work under pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g., civil strife, natural disasters, and human misery). Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

TEAMWORK:
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

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.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in information management, information systems, social science or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in information management, information systems, web management, data management, geographic information systems & mapping, data visualization, or other related area is required.

Experience managing information in the field (actual setting where a mission and/or project is being implemented) in emergency situations (complex emergency or natural disaster) is desirable.

Experience in information management in the Humanitarian Programme Cycle is desirable.

Experience in the Eastern Africa region is desirable.

Languages

French and English are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

Assessment

The evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is funded for a finite period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and the availability of the funds. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-general and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.

External candidates (including OCHA temporary appointees and OCHA national field staff) who are selected for a position in field duty stations may be strategically placed on a fixed term appointment limited to a specific position or to a specific country office in accordance to the paragraph 2.2 (b) of administrative instruction ST/AI/2013/1 on the administration of fixed-term appointment which provides that an FTA may be granted to individuals who are “(b) Selected but not reviewed by a Secretariat review body for appointments limited to specific entities”.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions.

Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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Data and GIS Manager

Joblink Somalia — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:07:35 +0000

BACKGROUND on IMPACT and REACH

We are currently looking for a Data/GIS Manager to support our team in Somalia.

Department:REACH

Position: DATA/GIS MANAGER

Contract duration: 1 year

Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland

Starting Date: 1 January 2024

Country profile

REACH has been operational in Somalia since 2012, providing information management support to humanitarian actors in a complex environment through assessment capacity, GIS services and support to Cluster IM practices. Projects have included tri-cluster assessments in support of the WASH, Shelter and Education Clusters, support to Food Security response analysis, and development of a Shelter Cluster M&E Framework.

REACH Somalia is looking to expand information support to the humanitarian response in several key areas, including IDP settlement profiling and monitoring, multi-cluster needs assessments, durable solutions and improved remote data collection. Key strategic aims are to increase geographic and sectoral coverage and to enhance advocacy capacity through strengthened data collection and information targeting.

FUNCTIONS

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & Staff Capacity Building

In coordination with the Country Coordinator for Kenya/Somalia the incumbent will be responsible for managing the staff allocation of spare capacity within Kenya/Somalia for database and GIS Officers. Resource allocation will be based on priority as determined within SMT and ultimately by the Kenya/Somalia CC.
The incumbent must ensure that requests for resource from the central team are accurately estimated (as far as possible) in terms of complexity and effort, and that the appropriate resources are allocated to each request. It will be the responsibility of the incumbent to determine the process for tracking resource allocation and progress on each request. The incumbent’s will be expected to volunteer their own effort in supporting these requirements and support all Kenya and Somalia Units.
It will be the responsibility of the incumbent to work with the Country Coordinator to ensure that the Data/GIS team is adequately equipped to deal with requests from the units, and that wherever possible peaks of effort are anticipated.
Identify the technical and non-technical skills of the Data/GIS team and create capacity building plans for individual staff as well as the overall team based on the strategic goals of the research cycles.

TECHNICAL BACKSTOPPING OF DATA, DATABASE FUNCTIONS, AND GIS, WITHIN RESEARCH CYCLES
Assessment Preparation and Planning:

· The Data and GIS Manager must ensure all planned IMPACT research assessment cycles are meeting / exceeding IMPACT’s research standards, wider academic standards, and overall research ethics in the research methods, data processing and analysis, and GIS practices being used in country.

· Identification of available data to inform secondary data review in coordination with the assessment team, with an aim of actively proposing spatial analysis and/or remote sensing activities that can provide additional information to enrich the assessments;

· For each assessment, ensure contribution to and review of draft ToRs with a specific focus on the analysis plan, as well as data management plan, and related mapping to ensure that all stages of the assessment cycle are planned in line with project and program objectives;

· Support project teams to co-construct qualitative and quantitative data collection tools and mapping tools, ensuring data and GIS requirements of research cycle/assessment are met and all required geo-reference data will be collected to allow for accurate analysis and visualization of findings;

· Develop sampling frames through geo-spatial analysis of assessment areas and subsequently develop statistically representative samples. Related support to operations teams in developing maps and reference guides for daily assessment plans and field movement plans;

Create – and/or support the Data Officers to develop – Data SOPs in the preparation phase for ease of coordination and role responsibilities with the Field and Assessment teams during the data collection and analysis periods.
1. Data Collection

· When relevant, and in coordination with the operations team, ensure that support is provided by the data analysis and/or GIS teams for the identification and training of enumerators for primary data collection;

· In close collaboration with field teams, oversee data collection daily checks including spatial verification and validation with two-way feedback between internal departments;

· Keep track of progress and delays of all data, information-management, and GIS tasks throughout the research cycle. Ensure that delays or identified problems are reported by writing and orally in a timely manner.

Data Management, Cleaning & Analysis

· Develop advanced data cleaning scripts and ensure all relevant staff are trained in their use and interpretation – and validated by IMPACT HQ;

· Establish coordination and technical systems to ensure all incoming data, across all research cycles, is revised and cleaned, and that all revisions are recorded;

· Ensure that all collected data is stored in line with IMPACT’s Data Management Guidelines upholding principles of data protection and data privacy;

· Establish systems to ensure that all data and its analysis, included spatial analysis, are technically sound, linked to the validated methodology, and checked validated by internal teams before sharing to external parties and product drafting stage;

· Ensure the quality and accuracy of technical information provided as well as accurate linkages between spatial databases and assessment data;

Product dissemination and evaluation

· Identify the best visualization technique for each project, such as figures, graphs, static/dynamic maps or interactive dashboards, that helps to understand the data and facilitate its distribution, taking into account the purpose of each project;

· Ensure the drafting of timely and accurate GIS products which meet the requirements of IMPACT and concerned partners;

· In coordination with IMPACT HQ, ensure that data and GIS products are uploaded on relevant portals, as specified in Research ToRs;

· In coordination with IMPACT’s Country Coordinator, Senior Management Team, and Data and GIS team, and with the assessment team, ensure that lessons learned are gathered and documented at the end of each research cycle.

INTERNAL COORDINATION

The Senior Data and GIS Manager will be responsible for day-to-day management of Data and GIS Officers and/or Assistants working within the portfolio. S/he/they are expected to guide and direct IMPACT staff and prepare and follow up workplans with each staff member that directly reports to him/her. This will include the preparation of ToRs, observation of recruitment procedures by planning recruitment needs in advance, and undertake interviews.
The Senior Manager is also responsible for cross-team learning and sharing for cross-disciplinary team members beyond those under their direct management. S/he/they will therefore be expected to actively contribute to informal technical sharing for the Field and Assessment teams.

Accountability to Communities and Beneficiaries

The staff member is responsible for ensuring that all relations with the communities we work are conducted in a respectful and consultative manner. Due attention must be paid to ensuring that communities are adequately consulted and informed about IMPACT programme objectives, activities, beneficiary selection criteria, and methodologies. This is the responsibility of every IMPACT staff member.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION

All IMPACT / REACH staff are expected to maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes. S/he/they will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT and its partners, or collected during his/her assignment with IMPACT.

REQUIREMENTS

At least 5 years of relevant working experience working in data analytics, data management, geo-spatial visualization, information management, or a related field;
Excellent academic qualifications, including a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Geography, Statistics, Economics, or a relevant discipline;
Proven experience in data processing and statistical analysis
Proven experience in use of software such as ArcGIS and R;
Advanced MS Excel skills (Advanced usage of formulas, Pivot tables, Lookup functions);
Strong understanding of sampling methodologies and statistical analysis
Considerable experience using ODK/KOBO for quantitative data collection (questionnaire coding and dataset structures);
Familiarity with PowerBI, Shiny, or other interactive dashboard software an asset;
Ability to think creatively in terms of tool and process development;
Experience managing a team and staff capacity building; proven experience in remote management an asset
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to lead cross-team learning initiatives;
Positive attitude and a willingness to learn;
High level of autonomy and ability to work independently.
Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility, in high pressure situations with competing priorities;
Prior knowledge of the region an asset;
Fluency in English required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

For this position, salary between 3’300 CHF and 3’600 CHF monthly (before income tax), etc as well as a monthly living allowance of 300 USD
NB – IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education of staff. A location-dependent security and/or isolation adjustment is then applied as a recognition that some staff are required to work in difficult places where living and working conditions are much more difficult than elsewhere.
Accommodation and food provided in a guesthouse. NB – IMPACT is hosted by ACTED in this country
Accompanied status does not apply to this position
Enrolment in Swiss private pension fund (Swisslife – approx. 9.975% of staff gross salary), health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance
Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered (in-country travel costs and professional expenses are fully covered)
R&R after 3 months (flight ticket up to 500$ + 200$ of living allowance)
Contribution to the luggage transportation: between 20 and 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract (+ luggage and personal property insurance)
Annual leave of 36 days per year. Public holidays of the country of assignment. Family/compassionate leave when applicable.
Predeparture induction – 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives’s HQ in Geneva + one week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ in Paris, including a 4-days in situ security training;
IMPACT prioritizes the psychological safety of its staff and the health insurance provided covers, among others, up to 1000 € per year of psychosocial counselling fees
This is not a family duty station

How to Apply

Consultancy Service for Installation, Configuration and Testing of Hydrometeorological Station in Somalia

Joblink Somalia — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:17:00 +0000

Establishing accurate and timely hydro-meteorological climate information services is essential to minimize human and economic losses and safeguard the financial gains that the country has achieved this far (MoEWR, 2021). As such, high-quality Hydro-Meteorological (Hydromet) data and information must play an essential role in all sectors of the country’s economy, including Federal and Member State Government development policies and plans. For example, the National Development Plan (NDP-9:2020-2024) requires effective natural resource management, which strongly depends on the effective use of data and information in decision-making.

The Strategic Objective 13b of NWRS states that a national hydro-meteorological service centre, based in Mogadishu and bridging the access to data and the utilization of information by users, will be established. The strategy aims to improve the levels of monitoring that produce hydrometeorological and environmental data and information and to strengthen the systems and approaches that make this data and information accessible.

Due to this, the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources has initiated a process to reinvigorate approaches, systems, technologies, and regimes of Hydromet service provision in Somalia to enhance community resilience to Hydromet risks through effective coordination, facilitation, and implementation of initiatives across Somalia.

Therefore, MoEWR is looking for consultancy service for technical installation, configuration and testing of river water level radar monitoring and weather station while ensuring proper functioning of hydromet system with aim provide precise and timely data and information to enhance Hydromet services.

The purpose of this Terms of Reference (ToR) is to describe the technical services required for the installation, configuration, and testing of an Automatic hydro and Weather Station and SYNOP system. The AWS and SYNOP system will be used to collect, store, and process hydro-meteorological data for use in hydrometeorological forecasting, research, and other related activities.

The scope of work for this project includes the following:

Site Survey: Conduct a site survey to determine the most suitable location for the installation of the hydro-AWS and SYNOP stations. The survey should take into consideration factors such as accessibility, security, power supply, and environmental conditions.
Installation: Install the hydro, AWS and SYNOP system at the selected site. This includes mounting the sensors, instruments, and communication equipment, as well as connecting them to a power source and data logger.
Configuration: Configure the hydro,AWS and SYNOP system to ensure that it is collecting and transmitting accurate and reliable data. This includes setting up the communication protocols, data logging intervals, and alarm thresholds.
Testing: Conduct a series of tests to ensure that the AWS and SYNOP system is functioning properly and meeting the required specifications. This includes testing the sensors, instruments, communication equipment, and data logging systems.
Training: Provide training to the relevant technical staff from MoEWR and FMS personnel on how to operate and maintain the hydromet system. This includes training on AWS set up, installation, configuration, data collection, data transmission, and routine maintenance.

Timeframe of the Work: The installation, configuration, and testing of the AWS and SYNOP system should be completed within [3 month] from the date of contract signing.

Expected key deliverables:

The following deliverables are expected from the service provider:

Detailed work plan and budget for the work, including all costs associated with the site survey, installation, configuration, testing, training, and maintenance.
Installation, Configuration testing report
Training and Maintenance manual
Regular reporting the consultant service provider should provide regular progress reports to the client on the status of the project. These reports should include updates on the site survey, installation, configuration, testing, and training.

Criteria qualification

The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information and experience for previously installation for Hydrological and Meteorological stations, the experience requires as follows:

Core business of the firm and at least 9 years in supporting the installations for stations and hydrological surveys.
Experience in conducting similar assignments, at least 6 years.
The Consultant shall provide the name and contact address of the Client (office and e-mail address and telephone number), date(s) of execution, name (s) of lead and associate firms, contract amount, and financing sources.
Experience of relevant services in an environment similar to that of Somalia; and
The technical and managerial organization of the firm. (Provide only the structure of the organization). Do not provide CVs of staff). Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

Interested Consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 9:30 am to 4.00 pm East Africa Time (Excluding public holidays).

How to apply

Expressions of interest (EOI) should be delivered to the below e-mail by TBC

Email: iwrmprocurement.moewr2020@gmail.com