We are in search of a seasoned Humanitarian Needs Assessment Specialist to enhance the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of needs assessments throughout our humanitarian initiatives.
This role demands adaptability as you collaborate with Country Offices to develop and execute rigorous, ethical humanitarian needs assessments in real time. By doing so, you will strengthen Plan International’s capacity to create impactful programs, secure essential funding, and prioritize the needs of the most vulnerable children, with a particular focus on girls.
This position requires extensive international travel and frequent deployments to humanitarian emergencies, frequently with little advance warning.
Oversee and execute a broad range of duties, including the planning, coordination, and implementation of projects to ensure timely and efficient completion. Analyze operational data to identify trends, recommend improvements, and drive strategic decision-making. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align objectives, resolve challenges, and foster a cohesive work environment. Maintain compliance with organizational policies, industry regulations, and quality standards while upholding accountability for results. Serve as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing clear communication, updates, and solutions to meet evolving business needs.
You will:
Design user-friendly tools, guidance, and methodologies to facilitate efficient and cross-sectoral needs assessments.
Integrate gender, child protection, disability inclusion, and age considerations into every assessment, adhering strictly to Sphere and Core Humanitarian Standard guidelines.
Assist Country Offices in producing meticulously crafted assessment reports that meet the rigorous standards of donors, clusters, and peer agencies, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and relevance in all deliverables.
Develop and implement training programs focused on needs assessment to enhance organizational capabilities.
Collaborate with the MERL and Digital teams to facilitate the adoption of digital data collection tools and ensure alignment with monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
To support assessment design and implementation efforts, you will be deployed to Country Offices for periods of up to four months at a time.
Plan International delegates actively participate in inter-agency coordination forums, such as those associated with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IAS) networks.
By converting assessment data into engaging insights and deliverables, you will provide essential support to the fundraising, advocacy, and influencing teams.
Enhance coordination with donor stipulations, particularly ensuring timely and accurate ECHO submissions throughout HIP cycles.
Develop a comprehensive annual global assessment that analyzes humanitarian trends and emerging challenges worldwide.
Ensure the complete integration of safeguarding, child protection, and gender equality policies across all operational domains.
About You
As a seasoned humanitarian practitioner, you excel in dynamic, high-pressure settings and demonstrate strong technical proficiency alongside a commitment to collaborative, capacity-strengthening approaches.
– Proven experience in relevant fields, coupled with advanced technical proficiencies, is required.
– Candidates must exhibit strong analytical capabilities, effective problem-solving skills, and a capacity for meticulous attention to detail.
– Familiarity with industry-specific tools, methodologies, or frameworks is essential.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary to convey complex information clearly.
– The ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments is critical.
– Prior experience in project management or leadership roles is advantageous.
– A commitment to continuous learning and adaptability to evolving technologies or processes is expected.
Seasoned professionals with a proven track record in spearheading or facilitating humanitarian needs assessments within a variety of emergency settings, particularly those characterized by sudden-onset crises.
Proficiency in conducting gender analysis and incorporating protection and inclusion principles into evaluations is essential.
With a proven track record in designing, developing, and implementing training programs, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and impactful learning experiences.
Proficient understanding of donor expectations and established humanitarian standards, including Sphere, the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), the Child Protection Minimum Standards (CPMS), and the Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (KNEE).
Proficient in utilizing digital tools for data collection, processing, and analysis.
Demonstrates exceptional aptitude for analytical reasoning, meticulous coordination, and the clear articulation of findings through comprehensive report writing.
Proven capability and readiness to deploy promptly and perform effectively in demanding conditions.
Desirable:
Ability to prepare funding proposals or donor submissions is required.
Crafting advocacy or influencing messaging grounded in assessment findings is a key area of expertise required for this role.
Collaborative experience with external organizations or partners is required.
Proficiency in English is essential; fluency in French, Spanish, or Arabic is considered an advantage.
The working conditions involve a blend of indoor and outdoor settings, depending on the specific role and responsibilities. Employees must be prepared to work in various environments, including offices, laboratories, field sites, or manufacturing plants. The role may require adherence to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary. Flexibility in scheduling is often needed to accommodate project deadlines, shift work, or on-call responsibilities. Physical demands may include standing, walking, lifting, or operating machinery, as required by the job. The position also entails compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and occupational health and safety standards.
This position is based globally and involves extensive deployment requirements. Your responsibilities will include approximately:
You will spend approximately half of your first year stationed overseas, dedicating significant time to on-ground operations and engagement.
Up to 75% increment in remuneration is possible during the following years.
