ACTED is recruiting a REACH – ANALYST for their Mogadishu office. Professionals with a background in Data Clerk/collection/enumerators and at least 1 - 2 years of experience are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is Jul, 19 — early applications are encouraged.
Position:
REACH – ANALYST
Department
:
REACH
Location:
Mogadishu
Contract
Duration:
6 Months.
Direct Hierarchy:
Analysis Specialist
Starting date:
July 2026
Background on ACTED
Created in 1993, ACTED is an international non-governmental organization pursuing a dual mandate of emergency response and development interventions in 40 of some of the world’s most vulnerable countries affected by conflicts, disasters, or socio-economic hardship. With a team of 7,000 national staff and 400 international staff, ACTED implements 500 projects a year to support more than 20 million beneficiaries, notably in hard-to-reach areas.
ACTED goes to the last mile through programs and approaches that look beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer term livelihood reconstruction and sustainable development. Guided by the motto “Think Local, Act Global” and its 3Zero –Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty – strategy, ACTED puts local territories at the Centre and provides a tailored support to local needs.
ACTED is looking for professionally confident, self-motivated, experienced, and committed team player to fill the
REACH Analyst
position in
Mogadishu,
Somalia.
Position Profile:
The REACH Analyst is responsible for supporting the activities of REACH and the Centre for Humanitarian Change (CHC) in Somalia. This includes the planning, implementation and follow up of REACH’s Area-Based Analysis Platform (ABAP), as well as CHC’s work to strengthen local information systems and knowledge sharing with ABC coordination groups. Working in close coordination with other team members and with relevant external partners, the Analyst will ensure the timely and effective delivery of all project deliverables and outputs.
Duties and Responsibilities.
Under the supervision of the Analysis Specialist, the Analyst will support coordination with ABC facilitators, mentors, and district-level stakeholders, helping to ensure that analysis is communicated clearly and can be used effectively for area-level decision-making. The Analyst will also support internal coordination with: (1) REACH Field, GIS, Data and Assessment colleagues; and (2) Acted departments (finance, logistics, etc.) as needed to support the smooth implementation of activities.
2.
RESEARCH DESIGN
Under the supervision of the Analysis Specialist, the Analyst will assist in research design tasks, including contributing to the development of methodologies, workplans, Terms of Reference and/or Data Analysis Plans. The Analyst will also assist in operational planning in coordination with Field and FLATs colleagues, and will help prepare training materials and support the delivery of trainings
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IMPLEMENTATION
Under the supervision of the Analysis Specialist, the Analyst will assist in data mapping and analysis processes for assigned research cycles, including supporting data categorization, processing, and flagging. The Analyst will also help facilitate communication with ABC facilitators, mentors, and district-level stakeholders during implementation, supporting their awareness and understanding of ongoing activities and emerging findings. The Analyst will be expected to maintain timely and effective communication throughout.
Under the supervision of the Analysis Specialist, the Analyst will assist in the production of outputs and other relevant research cycles, which may include an online dashboard, factsheets, situation overviews, maps, reports, and presentations. The Analyst will also support the dissemination of these outputs to ABC facilitators, mentors, and district-level stakeholders, helping to ensure findings are accessible and can inform area-level decision-making.
The Analyst will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes, ensuring full compliance with Acted data protection policy and SOPs. He/she will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to Acted and its partners, or collected during his/her assignment with Acted.
FACILITATION
A key component of the joint work with CHC will be to establish and support the facilitation of technical working groups (TWGs) in the 8 pilot districts. The Analyst will be expected to work closely with coordination actors in the ABC to organize and lead regular TWG analysis sessions, including ensuring active participation from a diverse group of stakeholders (local government, community groups, business leaders, NGOs
- COORDINATION
- OUTPUT PRODUCTION
- DATA CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROTECTION
About Mogadishu
Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Muqdisho