WeWorld-GVC, recently constituted from the merger of two NGOs, is an Italian secular and independent organization working since 1971 in international cooperation and humanitarian aid. Present in 29 countries with 128 projects, WeWorld-GVC operates in the following areas of assistance: human rights (gender equality, prevention and combating violence against children and women, migration), humanitarian aid (prevention, emergency relief and rehabilitation), food security, access to water, health and hygiene, education, global citizenship education, quality teaching and international volunteering. WeWorld-GVC works mostly with girls, boys, women and youth, actors of change in every community for a fairer and more inclusive world. Supports people overcoming emergencies and guarantees a life with dignity, opportunities and a better future through human and economic development programs, in the framework of the 2030 Agenda. Joining the WeWorld-GVC team means being part of the development of a dynamic organisation where the contribution of each staff member is promoted and valued, working together towards the collective achievement of shared goals and vision. At present, the main donors are Italy (AICS), the EU (DG ECHO), UNICEF, OCHA, and Belgium (DGD).
Position: Global Research and Data Analysis Specialist
Line Manager: Integrated Protection Development and Analysis Area (IPDA) Coordinator
Location: based in Tunis with negotiable flexibility
Travel: 10-20% travel time is expected
Type of contract: a first 3 (three) months collaboration contract subject to verification of the achievement of specific objectives (these objectives will be agreed together with the Country Representative upon arrival on assignment); a second collaboration contract of 6 (six) months renewable, following the positive evaluation of the first three months of contract.
Deadline: 24th May 2021
Starting date: ASAP
Gross Salary: to be defined according to the candidate’s profile
Working context
The Global Research and Data Analyst Specialist (RDAS) is a core staff of WeWorld-Integrated Protection Development and Analysis Area (IPDA). Since 2013 WeWorld-GVC has been studying and developing an innovative approach to combine quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis to inform integrated programs. A model of the approach, including an internally designed advanced technological and digital in-house system, is used in major programs in the oPt and several pilots, joint research programs, applicability studies and applications are ongoing in other 12 WeWorld-GVC missions. The innovative multi-sector coding of qualitative information and the combination with quantitative data and analysis is looked upon by major partners and agencies to support the elaboration of Humanitarian Programs, and more precisely the analysis of Protection Risks to inform integrated strategies (Humanitarian-Development).
The current WeWorld-GVC positioning in multi-sector integrated approaches (see here and here) and the unique role of the IPDA Area within WeWorld-GVC of strategic research for programs and advocacy provide the RDAS with a unique role to lead in the design and development of instruments and analysis to increase the scalability and impact of programs, specifically in Protracted and Complex crises. The RDAS will lead specifically Data Analysts in the IPDA and in Missions to advance research and development; elaborate, write and position bespoke data analysis studies, briefings and reports in interaction with existing Consortia, UN and other coordination mechanisms; propose and establish innovative partnerships with Universities, Research Centre’s and Data Analysis major actors.
Job description
The IPDA Area objectives are: reinforce WeWorld-GVC position in international debates through effective rights and evidence based initiatives; consolidate the Community Protection Approach (CPA), provide instruments and research to reinforce the organization’s capacity and establish a network to promote exchange of knowledge, expertise, and experience.
This position is lined managed directly to the IPDA Area Coordinator and works closely with the Global CPA Specialist, the Information Management Program Manager and Digital Solutions Specialist and the Global Protection Specialist. The RDAS provides technical line management to the dedicated Research and Data Analyst Officers in the different WeWorld-GVC Missions’, upon IPDA Area Coordinator assignments.
A major line of work of the RDAS builds upon the Community Protection Approach (CPA). The CPA is a community engagement and empowerment instrument to design and monitor Integrated Protection Strategies, provide operational tools to facilitate coherence, collaboration and complementarity between different foreign and national aid instruments and find sustainable solutions to a given population’s needs and problems.
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