About the role

Research Manager overseeing Multi-Sector Needs Assessments (MSNA) in Nigeria for humanitarian planning. Engaging with OCHA and partners to ensure effective research implementation.

Responsibilities

External engagement on the MSNA
Research implementation
Team management and leadership
Ensure that all staff members understand and can perform their roles and responsibilities, including reporting and validation duties to HQ.

Excellent academic qualifications, including a master’s degree in a relevant discipline (International Relations, Political Science, Social Research, Economics, Development Studies, or similar).
Previous experience in a management role within an INGO at field level.
Proven track record managing international and national teams in humanitarian contexts.
Familiarity with the humanitarian aid system and the research community.
Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting, with experience contributing to high-level presentations and briefings.
At least 4 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in humanitarian and research settings, or demonstrated progression within IMPACT.
Strong research and analytical skills.
Proven experience in quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, and data analysis.
Experience with assessments, M&E, field research, and evaluations is an asset.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with R, SPSS, STATA, or other statistical analysis software is an asset.
Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines across multiple research cycles in complex environments.
A self-starter with proven ability to work independently.
Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment and adapt flexibly.
Prior experience in the West Africa region is desirable.
Fluency in English required.
Ability to operate in complex and challenging security environments.

Accommodation and meals provided in the guesthouse.
Enrollment in a Swiss private pension fund (Swisslife – approx. 9.975% of gross salary).
Health insurance, life insurance, and repatriation assistance.
Flight tickets every six months and visa fees covered (in-country travel costs and professional expenses fully covered).
Contribution to luggage transportation: between 20 and 100 kg depending on contract length (+ luggage and personal property insurance).
36 days of annual leave per year.
Public holidays of the country of assignment observed.
Family/compassionate leave when applicable.
Pre-departure induction: 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives’ HQ in Geneva plus one week pre-departure training at ACTED HQ in Paris, including 4 days of in-situ security training.
Enrollment in the IMPACT Initiatives Research Foundational Learning Programme within the first three months of contract.
IMPACT prioritizes staff psychological safety; the health insurance covers, among other services, up to €1,000 per year for psychosocial counselling.