Analysis Quality Manager ACAPS Kenya Nairobi at Norwegian Refugee Council

Responsibilities 

Analysis Coordination and Direction

• Supporting the Chief Analyst in defining the direction of the content for ACAPS analysis and chairing strategic discussions based on analysis of various data including internal ACAPS databases; organizing and leading the monthly Analysis Coordination meeting; organizing and leading the Quarterly expertise planning meeting.

Quality assurance

• Assessing specific quality issues; ensuring a regular follow up with Content Editors and leading a monthly meeting between CE and the Chief Analyst; developing quality improvement steps and supporting the Chief Analyst in setting up a Quality and Impact work plan based on evidence and accountability.

Analysis Capacity Building

• Assessing specific needs of teams and expanding internal training programs in close collaboration with the training unit; organizing capacity-building sessions; identifying expertise gaps and new expert resources.

Allocation of Shared Analysis Resources

• supervise the allocation of shared resources based on team needs and priorities, in collaboration with the Analysis Coordination Officer.

Scenario Workshops Management and thematic analysis areas

• Ensuring the quality of new scenario projects (developing or reviewing concept notes and budgets, supporting on the methodology); leading scenario exercises when needed, and allocating anticipatory resources. Ensuring internal coherency and relevant directions on thematic analysis areas approaches.

Management

• Overseeing the anticipatory analyst, and supervising subject-matter experts in cross-cutting functions.

Networking

• Supporting the Chief Analyst in her efforts to develop ACAPS analysis exposure, appropriate networks and technical partnerships.

Other tasks as required

Critical interfaces 

• EMT, Product managers, team leaders, and senior analysts 
• ACAPS consultant and senior expert advisors 

Qualifications

Competencies 

Generic professional competencies 

• Education to postgraduate level in social sciences or other relevant subject. A Bachelor’s degree with additional work experience will be accepted.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the humanitarian sector, including minimum 3 years in research, analysis, information management, advocacy, or other relevant experience.
• Experience working on ACAPS analytical products an asset. 
• Interest in monitoring humanitarian crises and trends in various media
• Training and proven understanding/application of quantitative and qualitative research methods 
• Excellent planning and time management skills and ability to organize multiple, simultaneous tasks, and deliver results within a specified period. 
• Demonstrated analytical skills and written clarity, including ability to understand complex concepts and problems and synthetize information. 
• Proven ability to work strategically to set goals and flexibility and creativity in realizing them. 
• Outstanding coordination, communication, and inter-personal skills, including capacity to persuade and influence others, convey information effectively, as well as adjust actions in relation to others' actions. 
• Knowledge of standard ICT office support tools including spreadsheets, word-processing and presentation software. 
• Interest in and at ease with working with platforms and databases (AirTable)

Context related skills, knowledge and experience 

• Fluent written and oral communication skills in English. Working knowledge of French or Spanish an asset. 
• Excellent reading and writing skills, including excellent grammar, spelling and syntax abilities. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. 

Behavioural Competencies 

• Communicating with impact and respect 
• Working with people 
• Social Perceptiveness 
• Active Listening 
• Planning and delivering results 
• Adapting and Responding to Change 
• Adhering to Principles and Values