IMMAP Hiring for Research Officer at Amman, Jordan Full Time

Organization

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 MENA Research Officer will work with the iMMAP research and analysis team to provide
coordinated research and analytical support to MENA focused projects. Roles may include, but are not
limited to, coordinating research activities with field staff and short-term technical consultants,
conducting Arabic language open-source reviews, supporting in the design and drafting of research
tools, and conducting follow-up research with field staff. The MENA Research Officer will report to the
relevant Component and Project Leads.

Description of Duties

The MENA Research Officer will primarily be involved in conducting research, analysis and report
writing based upon the team’s MENA research needs. The MENA Research Officer will contribute to
research design and representation of the iMMAP R&A team in various fora. MENA Research Officer
roles include:
• Lead on coordinating research activities with relevant units within iMMAP, field researchers
and enumerators, and short-term technical consultants.
• Engage in regular review of open-source information pertaining to developments in the region
as needed.
• Contribute to the design and drafting of product-specific research tools and question sets.
• Utilize the R&A units resources and networks to maintain an informed understanding of
political, economic, and social developments in areas relevant to the Unit’s activities.
• Engage in independent open-source research.
• Contribute to production of regular written reports;
• Coordinate closely with iMMAP technical specialists in support of data collection and field
operations; and,
• Additional tasks as needed, contributing to iMMAP projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or comparable work experience.
• Three years or more of professional experience providing support to research and analysisprojects, ideally those focused on conflict and crises.
• High organizational and inter-personal skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the political, cultural, and humanitarian context of the region.
• Ability to operate in cross-cultural environment and work independently.
• Understanding of and/or proficiency in data collection platforms, GIS software, and data
visualization platforms an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite required.
• Fluency in Arabic speaking and writing required. Proficiency in spoken and written English
highly desired.

Guiding Principles

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.

How to apply: 

Interested candidates need to submit their application to the below Link:

https://careers.immap.org/jobs/515