Data Collector ACAPS Poland Warsaw

ACAPS is looking for (1) Data Collector to join its Ukraine Analysis Hub. The position can be filled in at NRC Office in Poland.

Ukrainian nationals with the right to live and work in Poland are encouraged to apply.

ACAPS Ukraine Analysis Hub
ACAPS is establishing a Ukraine Analysis Hub to provide impartial, independent, timely, and high-quality
analytical products, which strengthen the evidence base for decision making and response programming among humanitarian stakeholders related to the crisis in Ukraine. To achieve this, ACAPS will put together a team of one Team Leader, two Senior Analysts, three Data Analysts, six Research Analysts, four Data Collectors, with support from Expert Analysis Advisors and others within the organisation.

The Ukraine Analysis Hub will:  Provide independent, high-quality analysis of the humanitarian crisis and response in Ukraine through building a platform connecting data and analysis of both local and international sources, in order to achieve a more nuanced, in-depth understanding of the humanitarian situation. The Hub will also respond to a growing need for regional analysis on the impact of the Ukraine conflict, strengthen analytical capacities within the international response mechanism, and support a wider and more homogenous response. 

Overview of the role

The data collector will support the timely analysis of the impact on and humanitarian needs of neighboring countries affected by the Ukraine crisis by collecting and translating both primary and secondary data from regional actors. This will feed into ACAPS Ukraine Analysis Hub products by offering a wider perspective on the conflict and helping humanitarian actors to address needs accordingly. This is an entry-level position for people interested in a career in the humanitarian sector and who are specifically interested in qualitative and quantitative analysis, data collection, and in promoting evidence-based decision making.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Conduct monitoring of information on regional political, economic, social, and humanitarian developments related to the Ukraine crisis and extract relevant indicators according to the methodology and analysis needs of the ACAPS Ukraine Analysis Hub
• Support primary data collection through conducting interviews with relevant stakeholders
• Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of the ACAPS Ukraine Analysis Hub’s information management systems and ensure that collected data is recorded and processed in a structured and efficient manner
• Support the team in designing and conducting analysis
• Gather and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to feed into Ukraine Analysis Hub’s data bases and into ACAPS global analysis.

Requirements and qualifications

Formal education and background

• Completed relevant university degree or currently enrolled in a programme, preferably in humanitarian action, social sciences, statistics, international relations, international development or related fields

Requirements

• Familiarity with Excel (or similar software)
• Experience in secondary data review, desk review
• Attention to details and ability to receive and implement feedback
• Ability to assess the reliability of information, identify internal and external biases, and adhere to independent and neutral nature of analysis
• Ability to deliver against targets and meeting deadlines within a short timeframe
• Proven cooperation and inter-personal skills, including capacity to work very efficiently in a team
• Structured and focused, proven ability to manage time effectively
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian, and/or Russian, both written and verbal
• Excellent communicator, previous experience in conducting interviews for market or social research is an asset

Behavioural Competencies

• Planning and delivering results
• Working with people
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Social perceptiveness
• Active listening

Operate in line with the ACAPS values

ACAPS is a dynamic and independent organisation. Our culture is enshrined in the ACAPS values. The post holder is expected to develop the position in line with these values. The ACAPS values live in the way we manage our teams, create our content, and engage with stakeholders. 

Performance Management 

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:  

• The Job Description 
• The Work and Development Plan  
• The Performance Review Template 

About ACAPS
ACAPS is dedicated to helping humanitarians make better decisions. We want to put evidence at the heart of decision-making. To achieve this, we collaborate with a variety of partners across the humanitarian sector and beyond. We strive to be an evolving platform providing:

• Independent analysis to support evidence-based decision making for humanitarian operations.
• Deployment of experts to support assessments and analysis in crisis.
• Innovative approaches to collect more reliable and timely data and conduct rigorous analysis
• Capacity development of humanitarian actors to carry out better needs assessments and analysis.

ACAPS is a project hosted by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC).