Assessment Officer

Under the line management of the HPPU Research Manager, the Assessment Officer will take responsibility for a new workstream on Cash and Markets focused on supporting programmatic activities to strengthen markets in the Darfurs via market and supply chain assessments. This involves liaising with partner organisations who carry out data collection, supporting data cleaning, analysing findings, and crafting outputs such as factsheets and written reports that interpret these findings for partners.

This position requires strong research skills, a willingness to work in a team, an analytical mind, creativity, and independence. Knowledge of the national or regional context in Sudan, as well as fluency in Arabic are considered a strong asset. Candidates should have strong writing and presentation skills and be able to clearly think through and articulate implications of research findings. The position will regularly require looking at data, pulling out 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.

• The Assessment Officer’s responsibilities include research cycle management, ensuring methodologies and tools reflect market functionality and supply chain dynamics in Sudan while aligning with partner capacities. This involves managing relevant research cycles end-to-end with oversight of research design, data collection, and analysis, as well as coordinating timelines and deliverables to align outputs with programmatic objectives.
• A strong contextual understanding is essential, requiring the development of knowledge regarding supply routes, cross-border flows, and markets within Sudan. The officer must also ensure the dynamics of cash and markets in conflict settings are accurately reflected.
• Research and technical skills include overseeing the development, contextualization, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. The officer supports field teams in implementing data collection and produces high-quality research outputs in English.
• Staff management and training involve promoting capacity building across the IMPACT Sudan mission to deepen analytical capacities using existing research, with the scope of capacity building dependent on the officer’s level of experience.
• Coordination responsibilities include internal engagement with HQ departments, potentially serving as a mission focal point for specific themes or technical areas. The officer coordinates with research units and teams to advance or improve aspects of the research cycle and supports senior management in designing, planning, and implementing strategies and objectives.
• External coordination requires continuous engagement with partners to adhere to timelines and maintain a consultative process throughout the research cycle.
• The Senior Assessment Officer will maintain the strictest confidentiality regarding all data collected and related processes, taking active measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information belonging to IMPACT and its partners.

• Excellent academic qualifications are required, with a master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as international studies, development, humanitarian response, data science, or political science considered a strong asset.
• Candidates should possess at least 2-3 years of relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting or equivalent, including work in assessments, monitoring and evaluation, or research design and analysis. Excellent quantitative and qualitative research data analysis skills are essential, as are strong verbal and written communication abilities in English for effective reporting.
• Proven proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required, and familiarity with statistical analysis software such as R, SPSS, or STATA is an advantage. A good understanding of the aid system and research community is important, and prior experience with humanitarian coordination forums is beneficial.
• Thematic experience in Cash and Markets is an asset, as is past experience in the region. Knowledge of the national context in Sudan would be a significant advantage. Fluency in English is required, and competency in Arabic is a highly desirable asset.