Senior Assessment Officer – Public Health (Amman)

About the role

IMPACT Initiatives is seeking a Senior Assessment Officer to lead public‑health‑focused research in the occupied Palestinian territories. Based in Amman, you will support multi‑sectoral assessments that inform humanitarian coordination and strategic decision‑making.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement household‑level surveys on food security, WASH, nutrition and health.
• Collect, clean, and analyse quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sectors.
• Produce timely reports, visualisations and presentations for donors, partners and field teams.
• Map displacement sites and market conditions to support operational planning.
• Guide junior staff in analytical methods and ensure data quality standards.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, social sciences or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in humanitarian or development assessments.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret complex datasets.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines in challenging environments.

Required skills

• Data collection and survey design
• Statistical analysis and data cleaning
• Report writing and visualisation