Assessment Officer (Urban functionality - RERU) (full-time/part-time)

About Us: 

REACH Initiative is a humanitarian NGO dedicated to providing essential research, data, and analysis to enhance humanitarian action in crisis contexts. Operating in Ukraine, REACH delivers precise and reliable information to inform aid delivery and transparent decision-making. Hosted by our sister organization, ACTED, we are committed to producing high-quality research to improve the lives of people in Ukraine.

Unit Overview:

The Resilience and Early Recovery Unit's (RERU) primary objective is to provide relevant, current data and insights to facilitate collaborative efforts between humanitarian agencies, development actors, and the government to support the transition from emergency humanitarian assistance to a more sustainable model and in support of recovery initiatives. The Urban Profiling Team within RERU focuses on research concerning urban recovery of Ukrainian cities and territories across a range of thematic areas.

Assignment: 

REACH is seeking an experienced researcher to join this Unit to support the assessment of urban functionality. Under the supervision of the Senior Assessment Officer and the Urban Profiling Team, the Assessment Officer is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, analysis and dissemination of these assessments. Key responsibilities include drafting research designs, coordinating data collection activities, conducting data analysis, and preparing reports and analytical products. The AO collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, ensure data quality, and contribute to dissemination events and stakeholder forums.

Requirements:

• Education in social studies, urban planning, sociology, psychology, economics, econometrics, research, or a relevant field, 
• At least 2 years in research, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), data collection, and/or analytical product preparation, with an academic background as an asset.
• Minimum of 1 year working with Ukrainian authorities, hromada representatives, and/or international/local non-governmental organizations (I/NGOs).
• Understanding of the research process, familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluency in Ukrainian with a good command of English (at least Intermediate level B2).
• Prior professional experience with software such as SPSS, Stata, Excel, Power BI, etc. Experience with InDesign an asset.
• Familiarity with or advanced understanding in urban planning, decentralization, architecture, environmental studies and other relevant fields, an asset.

Terms and Conditions:

• Official employment according to Ukrainian legislation;
• Competitive official salary defined by the ACTED salary grid;
• Regular performance evaluation and salary increase;
• 28 working days of paid vacation per year;
• English language courses and other opportunities for learning and growth
• Medical insurance after 3 months of work.
• Friendly international team of professionals;
• Cozy office in the central part of the city;
• Flexible working hours;
• This job is available on a full-time and a part-time basis

How to apply

Applications only in English should be submitted with the title or reference of the position (CV without mentioned position will not be considered). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. ACTED is an equal opportunity employer.

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