Information Analyst ACAPS Bangladesh Cox's Bazar

Responsibilities

Research and analysis

• In consultation with key stakeholders, identify analysis gaps and propose and design thematic analytical products
• Design, coordinate, and produce analysis and research products, both ACAPS-only and in collaboration with partners
• Support partners in designing primary research and providing analytical support for qualitative and quantitative research
• Continue reviewing assessments, reports, and information products on the Rohingya crisis to understand the information landscape

Information management and support

• Update the information tracking systems as required and agreed upon with the Team Leader
• Contribute to the updating of information management tools to improve tracking and impact monitoring
• Maintain the meta-database and ensure it is updated fortnightly
• Train incoming staff on IM processes

Networking and supporting the response

• Maintain close contact with the ISCG, including the IMWG, to ensure buy-in for all products
• Play an active role in the 2021 Joint MSNA process, contributing to methodology development (qualitative and quantitative) and providing analytical support as needed
• Maintain informal “coffee meetings” with key IM actors to facilitate informal analysis sharing
• Represent the Hub at different forums, as required, and help identify local and national networks and support systems for engagement

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree, preferable in humanitarian action, management, social sciences, international relations, research, or international development.
• Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years’ experience will be accepted instead.
• Three years of experience in research, analysis or information management in the humanitarian sector, of which a minimum of one must be on humanitarian research, preferably in a multi-sector/multi-agency setting
• Previous experience working in humanitarian operations in UN or INGO systems
• Previous experience in research and analysis design
• Previous experience with both primary and secondary data analysis processes
• Proven ability and experience working with a wide range of data types
• Proven ability to deliver against targets and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in protracted crises
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to work in complex and multi-cultural environments
• Excellent drafting skills
• Fluent written and spoken English language skills
• Experience with qualitative data analysis software (ATLAS TI, Nvivo)
• Experience living/working in Bangladesh or the region
• Experience in data visualisation and GIS

Additional Information

We welcome applications from qualified and interested candidates, particularly local candidates, from the Cox’s Bazar area. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Contract period: 07 months (Possibility to extend)

Duty Station: Cox’s Bazar

Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary and allowances as per NRC’s salary scale.