Multisector Analysis and Vetting Research Officer (Applications will only be accepted if submitted through the URL link provided)

About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.

Program / Department Summary
Mercy Corps’ has developed a Crisis Analytics function to support our programming in the most complex
contexts. The Humanitarian Access Team (HAT) supports Mercy Corps’ in-country programming as well as
the wider humanitarian response in the region through the provision of quality, timely and relevant analytical
products.
Mercy Corps’ crisis analytics teams aggregate and analyze data to improve decision making and access in
complex crises. The teams directly contribute to data-driven decision making by layering information from
primary sources, open sources and responders’ programmatic data, where it is analyzed by subject matter
experts and data scientists. This analysis is grounded in Mercy Corps’ status as an operational NGO,
keeping our products constructive and relevant for humanitarian responders and donors within a given crisis.
The HAT also serves as a real-time information hub; vets potential partners; assesses programmatic,
partner, and operational risk; identifies and maps stakeholders; and works with internal partners to better
enable data-driven decision making.
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General Position Summary
The Multisector Analysis and Vetting Research Officer will primarily support the Program Analysis Manager
with conducting multisector research functions, with emphasis on economics and politics, as well as
providing support in drafting vetting assessments when required.

Essential Job Responsibilities
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
- Assist in drafting periodical and ad-hoc reports discussing socio-economic, political, conflict, and
geopolitical events.
- Use open-source, partner data, statistical data, and academic reports to collect, process, clean, and
analyze information.
- Conduct humanitarian access research, through the development of actor mapping, stakeholder
analysis, and map analysis.
- Drafts vetting products including research writing and editing of due diligence assessments and
community profiles
- Provides detailed analysis and insights on key developments using open-source analysis
- Supports research and data collection around specific issues or projects as requested
- Conducting peer reviews on other team members’ work for content accuracy, quality assurance,
and copy-edits.
- Assist with the measurement and analysis of humanitarian access indicators to inform strategic
decision-making.

Supervisory Responsibility
None

Accountability
Reports Directly To Program Analysis Manager
Works Directly With HAT, Program Analysis Unit, FR Coordinator
Knowledge and Experience
● Bachelor's degree required, Master’s Degree preferred, in a Social Sciences discipline; preferably in
political science, international affairs, or international development.
● At least two years of experience working in research covering Middle East politics.
● One year working in the research, operations, or security department of an institution in the MENA
region preferred.
● Fluency in English required; fluency in formal and common Arabic required.
● Advanced formal and formal English writing skills are required.
● Knowledge and familiarity with UN products and institutions related to humanitarian relief.
● Basic GIS Mapping skills and advanced Excel working knowledge are an advantage.
● Knowledge of statistical software packages Python or R are an advantage
● Familiarity with political economy, response planning, and/or needs mapping desired.

Success Factors
The role requires a high level of attention to detail strong sense of discretion and excellent research and
writing skills preferably in Arabic and English In addition to having a strong analytical background and
research experience the role requires someone with a can-do attitude who is able to multitask communicate
effectively and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Competitive candidates will showcase
a willingness to creatively solve problems and work on multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct online learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.”