Assessment Specialist – Myanmar (Yangon)

About the role

IMPACT Initiatives is seeking an Assessment Specialist to strengthen humanitarian data collection, analysis and coordination in Myanmar. Based in Yangon, you will work under the Country Representative/Research Manager and collaborate with OCHA, UN agencies, INGOs and national partners.

Key responsibilities

• Co‑chair the Myanmar Needs Monitoring and Analysis Working Group (NMAWG) and represent IMPACT within the Inter‑Cluster Coordination Group.
• Facilitate regular working‑group meetings, promote data sharing, and develop SOPs on data protection and information exchange.
• Lead joint analysis for the Data Enablers consortium, identify information gaps and produce analytical outputs.
• Support rapid needs assessments during sudden‑onset emergencies.
• Contribute to IMPACT’s country strategy, donor engagement, project concept‑ualisation, reporting and M&E.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years of experience in humanitarian assessment, research, evaluation or program management.
• Proven ability to network with senior external partners (UN, donors, NGOs) and to operate in a cross‑cultural environment.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills with experience interpreting complex quantitative and qualitative data.
• Familiarity with the humanitarian aid system and coordination forums.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Adobe InDesign
• R (data‑analysis software)

What we offer

• Competitive monthly salary of 3 180 CHF – 3 240 CHF (before tax).
• Monthly living allowance of 300 USD.