Senior Researcher - Acute Needs Analysis (ANA) - Sudan
Quick answer
ACTED is seeking a Senior Researcher - Acute Needs Analysis (ANA) - Sudan to lead the delivery of the analysis project at the country level in Nairobi, Kenya, with a starting date in September/October 2026.
- Role
- Senior Researcher - Acute Needs Analysis (ANA) - Sudan
- Organization
- Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
The Senior Researcher will lead the delivery of the Acute Needs Analysis at the country level in Sudan, working closely with assessment, data, GIS and design colleagues to ensure that analytical findings are robust, clearly communicated and translated into high-quality external products.
What you'll do
- Lead the implementation and delivery of the analysis project at the country level, in coordination with the HQ programme team.
- Align the rollout with global schedules and ensure adherence to REACH analytical standards.
- Develop and maintain a strong stakeholder mapping and a network of collaborators at country level to enhance contextual understanding / monitoring.
- Ensure development of user-centered products and, where relevant, support joint analysis with relevant stakeholders.
What it takes
- 3 years of relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting, such as analysis, assessments, monitoring and evaluation and research design etc. with direct in-country experience
- Excellent academic qualifications, including a master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. international development studies / international relations, humanitarian response, data science, political science, etc.)
- TECHNICAL SKILLS: Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with experience of interpreting complex data and producing clear, actionable insights
- Strong writing skills and experience producing clear, concise briefs for external audiences
- Proficiency in Excel, with experience of an additional analytical tool (e.g. PowerBI, SPSS, R, STATA, or Python) and an understanding of basic GIS processes and outputs an asset
- Familiarity with different qualitative and quantitative research methods, with the ability to evaluate the quality of different data sources
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 3 years of relevant working experience, a master’s degree, excellent analytical and writing skills, and proficiency in Excel and additional analytical tools.
How do I apply?
Qualified Kenyan nationals should submit their applications accompanied by a detailed CV and cover letter to [email protected] by 5:00 PM on 10.09.2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office in Nairobi, Kenya.
How to apply
Apply directly on Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
This listing is aggregated from a third-party source and its summary may be auto-generated, so details can be inaccurate or out of date. ForGood is not the employer and is not liable for the content — please verify everything on Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)'s official posting before applying.