MENA Senior Analyst

iMMAP is an international nongovernmental organisation that provides information management services to humanitarian and development organizations. Through information management, we help our partners target assistance to the world’s most vulnerable populations. Our core philosophy is that better data leads to better decisions and that better decisions lead to better outcomes. iMMAP’s critical support to information value chains helps to solve operational and strategic challenges of our partners in both emergency and development contexts by enabling evidence-based decision-making for better outcomes.

Scope of work :
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Senior Analyst(s) will work with the iMMAP research and analysis team to provide in-depth quantitative and qualitative analytical support to a MENA-wide security focused project. Roles may include, but are not limited to open source research, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and analysis of security data in support of research looking at one or more of the following crises: Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, Sahel, and Mediteranean migration routes. Research may include these crises or other areas across the MENA region through the lens of Durable Solutions analysis. The MENA Senior Analyst(s) will report to the relevant Component and Project Leads.

Description :

The MENA Senior Analyst will primarily be involved in conducting research, analysis and report writing based upon the team’s MENA research needs. The MENA Senior Analyst will contribute to research design and representation of the iMMAP R&A team in various fora. MENA Senior Analyst roles include:

• Provide high quality research and analysis to the iMMAP Research and Analysis team enabling evidence-based Durable Solutions strategic decision making across the MENA region;
• Utilize both open source research and key informant interviews as needed to look into cross-sectoral issues in the region pertaining to refugees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), migrants and other Populations of Concern (POC);
• Contribute to the drafting of weekly and monthly reports as well as ad-hoc research requests;
• Contribute to research design, methodological development and strategic planning for iMMAP’s Research and Analysis Unit;
• Capacity to articulately and comprehensively present research findings both in organized events and ad hoc meetings as needed.

REPRESENTATION

• Represent the iMMAP country office with national and international partners, donors, and media, and participate in local stakeholder engagement as appropriate;
• Maintain effective and positive internal contacts with iMMAP country and regional representatives, external contacts with national and local government officials, international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and partner organizations;
• Follow iMMAP’s branding regulations required for marketing or branding of all iMMAP products and correspondence.

SECURITY

Follow security protocols as laid down by the iMMAP Global Security Advisor.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING

As part of the iMMAP commitment to organizational learning, and in support of the understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, it is expected that he/she will commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit iMMAP, as well as individual professional development.

ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES

iMMAP team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to beneficiaries of iMMAP programs, and to international standards guiding relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of field projects.

SUPERVISION

He/she will work under the direct supervision of the Amman-based Project Lead. Indirect supervision will come from the R&A Unit, iMMAP country, regional and headquarters-based leadership.

WORKING RELATIONS

Internally, he/she will work closely with relevant functional units and the rest of the Research and Analysis team. Externally, he/she will be expected to liaise with international and local partners, NGOs, UN agencies and other relevant actors.
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Qualifications :**

• Degrees in international relations, international law, political science or related field;
• Proven experience in reporting on conflict and analysis in the MENA region, preferably in multiple contexts;
• In-depth knowledge of political, cultural, and humanitarian context of Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, the Sahel region and/or Mediteranean migration routes;
• Experience with contextual and predictive analysis based on quantitative and qualitative findings;
• Ability to operate in cross-cultural environment and work independently;
• Understanding of and/or proficiency in KoBo, GIS software, and/or Power BI an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required;
• Fluency in English speaking and writing required. Proficiency in spoken Arabic strongly preferred. *

Personnel is expected to conduct itself in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and iMMAP’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all Countries.

iMMAP has zero-tolerance for sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, human trafficking, child abuse and exploitation. Any violations of these principles and policies will be treated as serious misconduct.

iMMAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background.

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