Senior Assessment Officer Job in Kampala - IMPACT Initiatives Uganda

IMPACT Initiatives is seeking an experienced Senior Assessment Officer to join our team in Kampala, Uganda. This is a senior-level position for a humanitarian professional passionate about data-driven decision-making and improving humanitarian response in Uganda.

About IMPACT Initiatives
IMPACT Initiatives is a leading humanitarian assessment and research organisation. We work to inform humanitarian planning and action through rigorous data collection, analysis, and dissemination. Our work in Uganda focuses on providing essential information to partners and stakeholders to support vulnerable populations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Lead the design and implementation of humanitarian needs assessments and research cycles in Uganda.
• Manage assessment teams, ensuring data quality, ethical standards, and timely delivery of information products.
• Analyse complex data sets to produce clear, actionable reports, dashboards, and maps for humanitarian actors.
• Coordinate closely with UN agencies, NGOs, and government counterparts to ensure assessment relevance and uptake.
• Contribute to strategic planning, proposal development, and donor reporting for IMPACT's Uganda mission.
• Mentor and build the capacity of national assessment staff.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Master's degree in International Development, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in humanitarian assessment, monitoring & evaluation (M&E), or research, preferably within the East African or Ugandan context.
• Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and data analysis software (e.g., KoBo, SPSS, R).
• Strong project management skills and experience leading teams.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills in English.
• Deep understanding of the humanitarian coordination system and the Uganda response context.

What We Offer:

• A senior role with significant impact on humanitarian programming in Uganda.
• A competitive international NGO salary and benefits package.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• The chance to work with a diverse team of dedicated professionals.

This is a full-time position based in our Kampala office. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. IMPACT Initiatives is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application via the official ReliefWeb portal before the closing date of 31st December 2025.