REACH Assessment Assistant_Nairobi

Are you an experienced professional? ACTED is hiring a REACH Assessment Assistant_Nairobi in Nairobi. This position is within the Assessment/evaluation/audit sector. Applications are open until Feb, 13. Don't miss this opportunity. Position: REACH Assessment AssistantLine manager: REACH Senior Assessment OfficerDuty Station: NairobiStarting Date: Feb 2026Type of Contract: Fixed TermDuration: 3 Months About ACTED/REACH Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential. ACTED endeavours to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential. We go the last mile: ACTED’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard-to-reach areas. With a team of 7000 staff, ACTED is active in 42 countries and implements more than 550 projects a year reaching over 20 million beneficiaries. More on www.acted.org IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation manages several initiatives, including the REACH Initiative. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data collection, management and analysis, GIS and remote-sensing. REACH was born in 2010 as a joint initiative of IMPACT Initiatives and ACTED, and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT). REACH’s purpose is to promote and facilitate the development of information products that enhance the humanitarian community’s decision making and planning capacity for emergency, reconstruction and development contexts, supporting and working within the framework of the humanitarian reform process. REACH facilitates information management for aid actors through three complementary services: (a) need and situation assessments facilitated by REACH teams; (b) situation analysis using satellite imagery; (c) provision of related datab === Skills & Qualifications === Requirements: Academic: Excellent academic qualifications, preferably including a bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline. Research and Analysis skills: Proficiencyand proven experience with research and analysis; demonstrated experience with qualitative data collection methods, including conducting interviews or focus group discussions, effective probing, and producing detailed transcriptions. Analysis and writing skills: Ability to analyze qualitative data and draft clear, well-structured narrative outputs in English; Language skills: Fluency in Somali and English is required. Software skills: Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with qualitative analysis software (e.g. NVivo, Atlas.ti, MAXQDA) is an asset; experience with InDesign is an asset; Remote data collection: Experience with phone-based or remote qualitative data collection is an asset; Multi-tasking skills: Ability to multitask --- About Nairobi --- Nairobi, Kenya's capital, is the largest city in East Africa and a major hub for international organizations, UN agencies, and multinational companies. The city serves as the regional coordination center for many Horn of Africa operations, offering diverse career opportunities across development, technology, finance, and humanitarian sectors. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Soomaaliya • Shaqo Cusub

Requirements: Academic: Excellent academic qualifications, preferably including a bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline. Research and Analysis skills: Proficiencyand proven experience with research and analysis; demonstrated experience with qualitative data collection methods, including conducting interviews or focus group discussions, effective probing, and producing detailed transcriptions. Analysis and writing skills: Ability to analyze qualitative data and draft clear, well-structured narrative outputs in English; Language skills: Fluency in Somali and English is required. Software skills: Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with qualitative analysis software (e.g. NVivo, Atlas.ti, MAXQDA) is an asset; experience with InDesign is an asset; Remote data collection: Experience with phone-based or remote qualitative data collection is an asset; Multi-tasking skills: Ability to multitask with tight deadlines, on numerous research cycles is required. Level of independence: Proven ability to work independently with appropriate guidance and supervision. Cross-cultural work environment: Ability to operate effectively in a cross-cultural work environment. Security environment: Ability to travel to and operate in a complex and challenging security environment is required. Work experience: Demonstrated interest or foundational skills in research, assessment, or analysis through academic training, internships, or other practical experience. Previous professional experience is desirable but not mandatory. Experience in humanitarian setting: Experience in humanitarian settings is highly desirable.

How to apply Interested Kenyans with the required skills are invited to submit their applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter as a single document i.e. with the cover letter being on the first page and the CV starting on the second page, detailing three work related referees and contacts to [email protected] and received on or before 5.00PM on 13th February 2026 with the subject line REACH Assessment Assistant_Nairobi ACTED is committed to equality and diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Please do not attach any other documents while sending your applications, if required they will be requested at a later stage. Please note; Shortlisting will be conducted on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ACTED reserves the right to fill this position before the advert deadline. ACTED will not request any payment at any stage of the recruitment process. Furthermore, ACTED has not engaged any agent or third party in connection with this recruitment. Apply on employer site Apply on [email protected]