Position: Data Collector, Sudan Analysis

Reports to: Data Collection and Analysis Coordinator

Supervision of: none

Budget responsibility: none

Travel: none

Duty Station:  Nairobi, Kenya

Duration and contract type: National contract, 100%  
About ACAPS

Who we are 

ACAPS is an independent analysis provider. We are an independent analytical voice helping humanitarian workers, influencers, fundraisers, and donors make better-informed decisions and respond more effectively to disasters.

What we do 

We inform crisis response: We aim towards reshaping the humanitarian narrative by providing timely and independent needs analysis, data, training, and methodological tools while advocating for a more evidence-based response to crises.

We collaborate with honesty and Creativity: ACAPS maximises synergies with humanitarian responders, specialised analytical organisations, academic institutions, the private sector, and civil society and encourages them to implement a collaborative approach.

As humanitarian needs continue to rise steeply, there is an increasing parallel demand in the sector for high-quality, independent analysis to guide resource prioritisation and programmatic responses. ACAPS is uniquely positioned in the humanitarian architecture to respond to these challenges, operating as a global public good to the humanitarian sector by providing independent, multi-sectoral analysis to enable humanitarian stakeholders to better understand and address the needs of crisis affected populations across the globe.

ACAPS is currently at an exciting stage of its growth trajectory, with a fast-expanding decentralised global team. Due to an increased awareness of ACAPS value add to the humanitarian sector, ACAPS conducts analysis on crises in Afghanistan, Colombia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Ukraine, and Yemen with team members working within many of these countries. This is in addition to global teams providing analysis spanning over 150 countries and 100 active crises worldwide. ACAPS donor portfolio is also expanding, with current active funding from key institutional donors such as BHA, FCDO, SDC, GFFO, GAC, SDC, NMFA and others.

Sudan Analysis Hub

ACAPS established the Sudan Analysis Hub in August 2023, in the early days of the current war, to provide integrated independent analysis to support the humanitarian response. We have a dedicated team of analysts in the region supported by data analytics experts, researching and preparing analytical reports covering thematic areas on the protection of civilians, displacement, rights of minorities including women, girls, and children, anticipatory analysis including scenarios, and identification and analysis of worsening sectoral humanitarian needs – including at sub-national level.

Purpose of the position

Contribute to ACAPS’ timely analysis of humanitarian crises, thus enabling crisis responders to make better informed decisions. This is an entry-level position for people interested in a career in the humanitarian sector and who are specifically interested in qualitative and quantitative analysis, data collection, and in promoting evidence-based decision making. The data collectors will support the ACAPS analysis by participating in the production of ACAPS data products through secondary data review and data collection.

ACAPS values

ACAPS is a dynamic and independent organisation. We share and strive to maintain the values of agency, candour, integrity, diversity, evolution, ambition, and collaboration in everything we do. The post holder is expected to develop the position in line with these values. The ACAPS values live in the way we manage our teams, create our content and engage with stakeholders.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.

Specific responsibilities

• Monitor Developments: Conduct monitoring of information on global political, economic, social, and humanitarian developments related to humanitarian crises and contexts in the assigned countries of responsibility.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to feed into the INFORM Severity Index, the ACAPS Global Humanitarian Access, the Global Core dataset, ACAPS datasets (access events, information landscape, protection monitoring, seasonal calendar), and other analysis data products where appropriate.
• Adhere to Guidelines: Ensure data collection adheres to the guidelines of ACAPS core products.
• Report Preparation: Prepare and submit regular reports on data collection activities, including identified trends and potential areas of concern.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other team members to share information, insights, and best practices to enhance overall data collection efforts.
• Support Tasks: Support other assigned tasks by the line manager (e.g., note-taking, providing training, and other duties as needed).

Requirements and qualifications

Formal education and background 

• Completed relevant university degree or currently enrolled in a programme, preferably in humanitarian action, social sciences, international relations, international development or related fields.

Requirements

• Familiarity with Excel (or similar software);
• Experience in Secondary Data Review, Desk Review;
• Attention to details and ability to receive and implement feedback;
• Ability to effectively work within a multi-cultural environment;
• Ability to deliver against targets and meeting deadlines within a short timeframe;
• Ability to work in team, remotely;
• Structured and focused, proven ability to manage time effectively;
• Fluency in Spanish and English;
• Any additional language is considered an asset;
• Access to a reliable internet connection and IT equipment (laptop) that is powerful enough to support database programs.

Behavioural competencies

• Planning and delivering results: Ability to work efficiently under pressure, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail. Ability to work autonomously and proactively.
• Working with people: Proven cooperation and inter-personal skills, including proven capacity to work very efficiently in a team.
• Communicating with impact and respect 
• Active listening 
• Adapting and responding to change