PURPOSE
The Analysis & Evidence A&E unit supports the organization by monitoring all operational situations, developing processes that will detect circumstances sufficiently early to allow multidisciplinary responses, thematic analysis, evaluation, accountability of outcomes and on-going learning.
The A&E Specialist 2 is a technical specialist for all matters related to needs assessments, situation and problem analysis, monitoring, evaluation and operational information management in delegation needed to ensure evidence-based and outcome-oriented programmes at regional or local scale.
The job holder supports the development and implementation of assessment, analysis, monitoring and evaluation plans aligned to ICRC, and standards to generate quality evidence on the conditions of beneficiaries and inform programme design, implementation, and strategy. This includes providing overarching analytical support related to monitoring activities, supporting the management of impact evaluations and thematic/mid-term reviews with the overall objective of strengthening the delegation’s evidence-base. They may also support the formulation of country monitoring and evaluation strategies and contribute to project development and other initiatives.
The Analysis & Evidence Specialist is based in Kabul. S/he provides support on Analysis & Evidence under the supervision of the Head of programs and Prevention and the Regional Analysis & Evidence Specialist.
RELATIONSHIPS
• Internally interacts with the rest of the A&E team at delegation level where s/he carries out support assignments, the network of regional specialists or thematic advisers, and coordinators. Also interacts with other units and divisions at headquarters.
• Externally represents the ICRC to community leaders, authorities and organization in the same field of expertise (e.g. UN agencies, NGOs, academia, Statistical Offices)
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GENERAL DUTIES
§ Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
§ Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct.
§ Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
§ Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times.
§ Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times.
§ Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers.
§ Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC.
§ May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Advises the A&E Coordinator on the definition of thematic strategies linked to one or more priorities of the delegation A&E teams, ensuring their applicability and supporting their implementation.
• Advises the A&E Coordinator on the implementation of vulnerability, needs assessments, situation and problem analysis, monitoring frameworks, logic models, and other technical guidance aligned to A&E standards
• Delivers workshops and training in his/her specific area of responsibility.
• Might functionally manage A&E staff in his/her area of responsibility at delegation and sub-structure level
• Provides support to A&E Coordinators in advising to delegation management, strengthening the institutional capacity and visibility of A&E in their specific area of responsibility.
• Supports the delegation’s information management systems by maintaining and updating A&E databases.
• Provides feedback on the formulation of the Monitoring and Evaluation strategies and support their operationalization.
• Contributes to evidence-based decision-making on programme design and implementation, notably through making monitoring, analysis review and evaluation findings accessible and through developing innovative, user-friendly and informative products.
• Takes Takes part in external fora, meetings and workshops related to A&E
• responsibility for integrating accountability to affected population (AAP) and gender perspectives in all areas of work.
• Performs data cleaning, management and analysis and sets up regular reporting tools.
• If and when applicable, supports beneficiary registration and management exercises, using corporate digital solutions.
• If and when applicable, supports complaint and feedback mechanisms activities, using corporate digital solutions.
• Performs other related duties as required.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
§ Follows up on all work-related messages and correspondence with the relevant contacts and departments.
§ Is aware of the delegation’s objectives and has a good knowledge of the Movement and other contacts relevant to the position.
§ Collects and shares information so as to improve the ICRC’s understanding of the environment and humanitarian trends and responses.
§ Represents the ICRC in an appropriate way during activities, in meetings and in the field, and avoids any activity that may reflect negatively on the ICRC’s image.
Takes responsibility for their own professional learning and development.
