مطلوب موظف/ة للعمل لدى المجلس الدنماركي للاجئين

Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

DRC has been operating in the Middle East (ME) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman.

About the job

Since the start of the Syrian crisis, more than 6 million people have been internally displaced and another 5.6 million have fled Syria. Syria’s neighbouring countries are currently hosting 97% of the Syrian refugees, where refugees face increasing difficulties to make ends meet. While the crisis is well into its seventh year a sustainable end to the conflict remains uncertain and displacement is becoming more protracted. The search for durable solutions will become central to humanitarian and development assistance in the coming years.

DRC, IRC, and NRC jointly run the Durable Solutions Platform (DSP). The objective of this platform is to develop strategic research around the long-term future of Syrian refugees and internally displaced people in the Middle East. DSP’s research informs humanitarian programming and advocacy with the overall objective of ensuring availability of durable solutions for Syrian displaced.

The platform’s work consists of research around the three durable solutions – repatriation, local integration and resettlement – which forms the basis for stakeholder engagement and advocacy. Further, the platform invests in the strengthening of the advocacy capacity of Syrian civil society on issues related to durable solutions and the rights of displaced Syrians. The platform’s research assists NGOs in developing joint programmatic principles and strategies and supports advocacy work.

The platform consists of a small team and is hosted by the DRC regional office in Amman, Jordan.

Overall purpose of the role:

• Conduct quantitative analysis of available data sets to support ongoing and prospective research efforts
• Provide qualitative research and administrative support to research activities and the team

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Quantitative data analysis (40%)

· Perform a variety of statistical analyses of data sets, e.g. frequencies, cross-tabs, means, standard deviation, medians, etc., through relevant software (SPSS preferred);

· Create graphs and visualization of the data (e.g. in Excel or PowerPoint) to facilitate dissemination of information to stakeholders with the purpose of information-sharing and advocacy;

· Pro-actively identify priorities for analysis that are of relevance to ongoing and prospective research efforts.

Qualitative research support (30%)

· Assist in primary and secondary data collection activities for ongoing and prospective research efforts when needed, e.g. conducting literature reviews or one-on-one interviews with selected stakeholders;

· Extract qualitative data from existing research transcripts and reports for analysis and communications purposes;

· Provide support in the drafting of research outputs when needed.

Information management & Administrative support (30%)

· Ensure effective quantitative data management by administering relevant database systems and handling confidential information appropriately;

· Support the team’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities;

· Provide administrative and logistical support for ongoing research projects and quarterly learning events, e.g. travel bookings for participants, venue bookings for events such as workshops and seminars, invitation drafting and note-taking, among other tasks.

Please note that the percentages are indicative and may vary on a monthly basis. Additional duties not stated above may be assigned by the line manager if and when the need arises.

Required:

Experience and technical competencies:

Required:

· At least 2 years of relevant work experience preferably in statistics, data collection, analysis and database management;

· Ability to use quantitative data analysis software (especially SPSS) and capacity to analyze statistical information;

· Excellent analytical and numerical skills, with strong attention to detail;

· Ability to write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.

Desirable:

· Experience working with non-governmental organizations or civil society;

· Proven abilities in qualitative data collection, compilation and analysis with effective oral communication ability;

· Skills in infographic management;

· Expertise on displacement issues in a humanitarian setting.

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree desirable

• Desired fields of study: Statistics, economics or a quantitative field r in social science (with emphasis on quantitative data analysis)

Languages:

· Advanced English proficiency and fluent Arabic language skills are required

· Drafting skills in Arabic are highly desirable

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

· Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

· Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

· Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

· Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

· Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

We offer

Contract length: 1 year

Level: H

Location: Amman, Jordan

Start date: 01^st April 2019