Research Analyst - CrisisInSight Senegal Dakar
Contribute to humanitarian crisis analysis for better decision making
Overview
Contribute to humanitarian crisis analysis for better decision making
You have:
- Senegalese Nationals only
- Only applications including a CV and cover letter in English will be considered
- Experience in humanitarian analysis
- Knowledge of analysis techniques including secondary data review and joint analysis
Contract
This is a Professional contract, Grade 7 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 7 (NRC) contracts.
Position: Research Analyst - CrisisInSight
Contract: National contract
Reports to: Team Leader
Supervision of: None
Budget responsibility: None
Starting date: ASAP
Duty Station: Dakar, Senegal (no travel required)
Duration and contract type: 12 months - 100%
Eligibility: Senegalese Nationals only
Only applications including a CV and cover letter in English will be considered.
Purpose of the position
Contribute to ACAPS’ timely analysis of humanitarian crises, thus enabling crisis responders to make better informed decisions. This is a position for people interested in a career in the humanitarian sector and who are specifically interested in qualitative and quantitative analysis, humanitarian planning, and in promoting evidence-based decision making. The research analyst will develop valuable knowledge in analysis techniques, including secondary data review, joint analysis, and data management.
The research analyst in this role will be focusing on analysis and reporting for Western and Central Africa.
ACAPS
ACAPS*, a project hosted by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is dedicated to improving analysis of humanitarian needs in complex emergencies and crises. We are independent of specific operational and sectoral agendas or interests, and therefore guarantee objective and evidence-based analysis.*
Our CrisisInSight team supports the humanitarian community by providing up-to-date information on more than 100 key crises around the globe. This enables crisis responders to better understand and thereby better address the needs of the affected population, and at the same time strengthening the assessment ecosystem.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with data analysis in a humanitarian context? | The interviewer wants to understand your practical experience and relevance to the role. | Provide specific examples of your previous work in data analysis and its impact on humanitarian outcomes. |
| How do you approach evidence-based decision making? | This assesses your understanding and methods of utilizing data for decisions. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What techniques do you use for qualitative and quantitative analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |