RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Data Officer responsibilities include the following:
RESEARCH PLANNING:
• Contribute towards the identification and implementation of effective and adapted data management
and analysis solutions for IMPACT research in South Sudan, in line with IMPACT’s relevant research
and data guidelines.
• Support sampling design, creation and management of data collection tools (ODK or KoBo), training
on data cleaning and management techniques, support for data analysis set up (specifically conducted
in the R environment).
• Contribute to draft research ToRs with a specific focus on sampling, data collection tools, the data
analysis plan, as well as data management plan;
• Support the development of qualitative and quantitative data collection tools, ensuring requirements of research cycle/assessment are met;
• In coordination with relevant assessment and GIS officer(s), support construction of quantitative
sample;
• Keep track of progress and delays of all assigned tasks throughout the research cycle. Ensure that
delays or identified problems are reported by writing and orally in a timely manner.
RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION
• When relevant, support the identification and training of enumerators for primary data collection;
• When relevant, support oversight of data collection, in line with agreed TORs (including their
Annexes), including data cleaning processes, checks and data cleaning scripts;
• In coordination with relevant assessment officer(s), document all changes in data collection that lead
to a modification in the agreed TORs, ensuring that the IMPACT CC/CR and IMPACT HQ are
informed and agree on the modifications.
DATA MANAGEMENT, CLEANING AND ANALYSIS
• Monitor accuracy of data collected in line with IMPACT’s Data Cleaning Minimum Standards
Checklist;
• Cross check data collected in the field, ensure regular updates and solve eventual discrepancies;
• Manage, update and deploy monthly questionnaires, as required;
• Maintain, update and expand R-based systems of data management and analysis for data
dissemination and reporting and act as technical focal point for all R and data related issues;
• Serve as focal point for statistical analysis and quantitative reporting on assessments and across
all data workstreams;
• Serve as focal point for certain monthly data aggregation systems including the Shocks Monitoring
Index (SMI) and Integrated Needs Tracker (INT);
DRAFTING OF PRODUCTS
• Ensure that all IMPACT analysis products the requirements of IMPACT and concerned partners;
• In support of the Research Manager or CC/CR, as requested, provide regular communication with
IMPACT HQ on progress and deadlines for analysis outputs;
• Ensure the drafting of timely and accurate data and analysis products (such as factsheets,
graphics, webmaps, dashboards), which comply with IMPACT’s guidelines;
• Ensure accurate findings are reported given the data collection and analysis methodology planned
in TORs.

Ensure that all analysis outputs are validated by IMPACT HQ before external release;
• Support the regular maintenance and update of online products in coordination with IMPACT HQ;
EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT
• Upon the request of the line manager, support in consulting with partners at all stages of research
cycle: assessment preparation; data collection; data analysis; review of research products;
product dissemination; and lessons learnt;
• After validation by the line manager, represent IMPACT in relevant meetings/ working groups,
including the Needs Analysis Working Group (NAWG), Cash Working Group and others;
• Follow up on issues identified by partners or during meetings / working groups;
• Promote an active use of datasets and research findings by partners and the broader
humanitarian community for their decision making;
• After validation by line manager, present research findings to relevant third parties in order to
enhance their use and impact;
• Ensure that all partner engagement and all external relations are clearly documented and
communicated with the line manager and relevant colleagues;
• More generally, contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the
organization, notably through the application of IMPACT’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point
with regard to other actors.
PROJECT CYCLE MANAGEMENT
Upon request of the line management:
• For relevant projects, ensure compliance to project cycle management requirements and guidelines at all phases;
• Before project start, support the organization of a kick off meeting and the availability of key project
management documentations to plan the efficient use of assets, financial and human resources;
• In close coordination with line management, finance and grants colleagues, monitor and regularly
update the use of assets, financial and human resources, in full compliance with IMPACT’s guidelines;
this includes maintaining an oversight of budget availability and expenditure for assessment activities;
• Ensure that project deliverables and requirements are tracked, met and complied to;
• Ensure that any issue in relation to project implementation is reported to the line manager, finance and grants colleagues, and HQ;
• Ensure that a project completion meeting is held and documented for all relevant projects;
• Support the line manager, finance and grants colleagues in drafting of relevant project narrative and
financial reports;
TEAM MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING
In case the Senior Data Officer provides direct line management to staff:
• Conduct regular meetings with staff members to assess progress in relevant research cycles and to
review work plan;
• In coordination with CC/CR, RM or Specialists, conduct induction for new staff members, including
training in basic technical data processing and analysis competencies
• Support to the IMPACT CC/CR, RM or Specialists in the development and implementation of capacity
training plans for data and other team members. He/ she is responsible for setting clear and
personalised development goals, and designing training and mentorship plans to assist team
members in professional development

Be available to provide regular support and technical backstopping to all teams and units within
country office.
• When relevant, support/ lead staff appraisal and recruitment process in collaboration with CC/CR and
RM.
INTERNAL COORDINATION
• Actively participate in regular team meetings and management/coordination meetings when required;
• Ensure regular coordination and exchange with relevant colleagues;
• Ensure regular communication with HQ Research Design and Data unit.
• Engage in the development and implementation of IMPACT’s strategy in South Sudan.
DATA CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROTECTION
The Senior Data Officer will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes,
ensuring full compliance with IMPACT’s data protection policy and SOPs. He/she will actively take measures
to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT and its partners or
collected during his/her assignment with IMPACT.
REQUIREMENTS
• Academic Excellent academic qualifications, preferably including a Master degree in relevant
discipline;
• Research skills Excellent research and analytical skills required, including a sound understanding of
sampling frameworks and their application, advanced data analysis skills including an ability to clean,
analyse and report on large data sets, as well as conduct temporal and/or spatial trend analysis.
• Software skills Advanced knowledge of R, STATA, Python or equivalent statistical software. Proven
knowledge of Microsoft office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of ArcGIS an
advantage. Experience with dashboard development and management using Tableau, RShiny,
PowerBI or an equivalent software is an advantage.
• Familiarity aid system Familiarity with the aid system is required;
• Years of work experience At least 3 years of relevant working experience;
• Management skills Proven team management experience and skills; ability to build assessment
capacity of team through training and mentoring is an asset;
• Communication/reporting skills Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting;
• Multi-tasking skills Ability to multitask with tight deadlines, on numerous research cycles;
• Level of independence Proven ability to work independently;
• Cross-cultural work environment Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring
flexibility;
• Experience in geographical region Past experience in the East Africa is desirable;
• Language skills Fluency in English required;
• Security environment Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment