Position: Data Content Reviewer / INFORM Severity Index

Contract: National contract

Reports to: Data collector coordinator

Supervision of: None

Budget responsibility: None

Starting date: ASAP

Duty Station:  Local offices where ACAPS operates: Ukraine, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Colombia, Jordan

Duration and contract type: Fixed term, until 30 Sep 2025, 100%, (with possibility of extension)  

Eligibility: Candidates with the right to live and work in the designated country

ACAPS

ACAPS is dedicated to improving the analysis of humanitarian needs in complex emergencies. We provide independent, evidence-based insights to support better decision-making for humanitarian responders. Our CrisisInSight team plays a key role in helping the global humanitarian community stay informed about crises around the world. By collecting and analysing both quantitative and qualitative data, the team produces high-quality assessments and reports that aid effective response.

The INFORM Severity Index (SI) is a critical tool used by ACAPS to monitor and analyse the severity of humanitarian crises globally. The index provides evidence-based insights by evaluating the intensity of a crisis across multiple dimensions, including humanitarian needs and vulnerabilities. It helps decision-makers prioritize response efforts and allocate resources more efficiently by offering a clear, data-driven picture of crisis severity.

The Data Content Reviewer will ensure that the data collected for the INFORM SI adheres to ACAPS’ quality standards and donor requirements.

Purpose of the position

The Data Content Reviewer will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and consistency of data collected for the INFORM Severity Index (SI). This includes reviewing and editing justifications for data inclusion, verifying adherence to ACAPS’ justification templates, and performing fact-checks on sources to maintain data integrity. The Data Content Reviewer will ensure that all data meets both ACAPS’ internal quality standards, and the specific requirements set by donors, supporting the reliability and credibility of the INFORM SI.

As ACAPS continues to evolve its work around the INFORM Severity Index and adjusts its systems, procedures, and structures for more effective and efficient data and analysis delivery, this role will also evolve to meet the changing needs of the organization and the product.

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.

Role and responsibilities

Data review and justification

1. Cross-check that the data gathered for the INFORM Severity Index monthly and intermediate releases follows ACAPS’ Severity Index Justification Templates and Data Collection Guidelines.
2. Edit and refine justifications for data inclusion, ensuring clarity, coherence, high English language standards, and adherence to both internal ACAPS standards and donor expectations.
3. Ensure consistency across justifications, making sure they clearly explain the relevance of the data and align with the broader INFORM SI framework.

Fact-checking and source validation

1. Conduct thorough fact-checks on all data gathered for the INFORM SI, verifying the credibility and reliability of the sources used.
2. Suggest more recent or appropriate sources where necessary to ensure the data remains accurate and up-to-date.
3. Validate that all data complies with ACAPS’ internal standards as well as donor quality requirements, ensuring it is consistent with humanitarian best practices.

Ensuring compliance with ACAPS and INFORM standards

1. Ensure compliance with specific standards for data reliability and clarity, particularly for the INFORM SI, maintaining transparency and accountability in all issues.
2. Ensure that the INFORM Severity Index is maintained according to established standards and in line with existing methodologies and guidelines.

Collaboration with quality assurance functions

1. Work closely with ACAPS’ quality assurance structure to maintain the highest standards of accuracy and clarity in data collection and presentation.
2. Collaborate with Information Analysts, Data Collectors, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment across all processes and data products related to the INFORM SI.
3. Provide feedback to data collectors and analysts to continuously improve adherence to the justification templates and data collection guidance.
4. Contribute to the improvement of ACAPS analysis methodologies and development of new guidance and quality benchmarks for the INFORM Severity Index. Participate in internal evaluation to improve the quality of analysis activity.
5. Contribute to the joint reflexion of the team regarding the evolution of ACAPS analysis products linked to ACAPS data tools and INFORM Severity Index (product design and development).

Perform other duties in the organisation as appropriate, including but not limited to: 

1. Provide support to other analysts and ACAPS colleagues on monitoring and analysis products and tools. Participate in, support, or lead specific ad hoc projects, as requested.
2. Contribute to help organise training for ACAPS and external staff on ACAPS and INFORM tools and related analysis.
3. Participate in external presentations or meetings around the INFORM Severity Index, or other ACAPS products.

Professional Competencies

Required skills, knowledge and experience

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education, preferably in humanitarian action, social sciences, international relations, international development or related field. Having a master’s degree is an asset.
• At least 1 year experience of working on humanitarian analysis products and/or data collection.
• 1 year experience working in the humanitarian sector.
• Proven experience in collecting, reviewing or editing data and analytical content, with a focus on clarity, factual accuracy, and adherence to guidelines.
• Proven experience in having worked on data sets or indexes before and knowledge of data analysis tools and methods.
• Desired understanding of humanitarian datasets eco-system and humanitarian analysis framework.
• Written clarity, ability to structure and prioritize written information in English.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research and analysis methods (mixed and multi).
• Ability and confidence to make judgment calls when interpreting ambiguous data.
• High proficiency in English. Any other language is an asset, among Arabic, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.

Generic professional competencies

• Strong fact-checking and source validation skills, ensuring the reliability of data used.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and proactively.
• Proven cooperation and inter-personal skills, including proven capacity to work very efficiently in a team.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and results oriented approach.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, manage own use of time and self-motivate.
• Ability to receive and implement feedback.
• Result oriented and problem solver.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel.