Protection analysis specialist

Lead analysis of protection data to develop reports and visual presentations.

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Overview

Lead analysis of protection data to develop reports and visual presentations.

You have:

  • At least 3 years of experience working in research or academic context.
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis is essential.
  • In depth understanding of protection in humanitarian settings is essential.
  • Master's degree in migration or refugee studies, international development, or other social sciences.
  • Demonstrated literacy in qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
  • Demonstrated coursework and independent research in the field of migration or refugee studies is highly desirable.
  • Full professional proficiency in English, Arabic, and French.
  • Demonstrated experience authoring research products and outputs is an asset.
  • Demonstrated experience using qualitative analysis software would be an asset.
  • Experience in creating information management products is desirable.
  • Demonstrated understanding of current mixed migration debates and dynamics in the region is an asset.
  • Previous experience working with international NGOs is an asset.

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Protection analysis specialist.

About the job

Under the line management of the Protection Manager for Algeria, Libya and Tunisia, the Protection analysis specialist will be responsible to lead the analysis of the DRC ALT and partners’ protection quantitative and qualitative data to develop both narrative reports as well as visual representations of data. In collaboration with the Protection manager and partners will support the development of data collection tools, advise on methodologies, conduct desk research and data analysis as needed and draft the required outputs.

As a key member of the protection program team the Protection analysis specialist will also support program development and fundraising efforts as needed.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Data Collection and Analysis

  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis for DRC ALT:

  • In coordination with the Protection manager ALT and relevant technical focal points of DRC’s partners develop data collection methodologies and tools including sampling strategies, interview guides and quantitative modules

  • Taking the lead on coding and labelling variables to be used in qualitative analysis,

  • Analyze quantitative data from DRC’s protection monitoring and other initiatives;

  • Develop narrative reports focusing on the ongoing monitoring of trends and lead the visualization of quantitative and qualitative data, including the development of infographics in close collaboration with the PIM specialist.

  • Collect and store relevant information from secondary resources that could contribute to protection analysis.

  • Regularly contribute to the production of internal briefing notes, Snapshots and ad hoc reports

Other

  • Train relevant DRC partner staff on data collection methodologies and tools

  • Support fundraising as needed by providing inputs to concept notes and proposals

  • Support the team with any other tasks related to the running of protection programming

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 3 years of experience working in research or academic context.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

  • Demonstrated experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis is essential;

  • In depth understanding of protection in humanitarian settings is essential

  • Master’s degree in migration or refugee studies, international development, or other social sciences.

  • Demonstrated literacy in qualitative and quantitative data analysis.

  • Demonstrated coursework and independent research in the field of migration or refugee studies is highly desirable.

  • Full professional proficiency in English, Arabic, and French

Desirable

  • Demonstrated experience authoring research products and outputs is an asset;

  • Demonstrated experience using qualitative analysis software would be an asset;

  • Experience in creating information management products is desirable

  • Demonstrated understanding of current mixed migration debates and dynamics in the region is an asset;

  • Previous experience working with international NGOs is an asset.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 12 Months Contract

Band: G

Designation of Duty Station: Tunis

Start date: 20 Feb 2025

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for nationalemployees; please refer to our website. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Angeliki Karydi, [email protected] .

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 27 Jan 2025

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you conducted a complex data analysis project? The interviewer wants to assess your analytical skills and problem-solving abilities in a real-world context. Discuss the project, your role, the methods you used, and the outcomes.
How do you ensure data accuracy and integrity in your analysis? This question gauges your attention to detail and your approach to maintaining data quality. Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of how you have communicated findings from data analysis to non-technical stakeholders. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methodologies do you find most effective for data collection in protection analysis? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you approach training others on data collection methodologies? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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