About the role

Research Manager for MSNA process; collaboration with OCHA and partners in humanitarian settings. Managing research cycles and team engagement to support humanitarian planning in Nigeria.

Responsibilities

Work closely with OCHA management and relevant partner focal points throughout the MSNA process.
Ensure that external communications with partners and key stakeholders have been conducted and documented.
Represent REACH/IMPACT in strategic and/or technical external engagements related to the MSNA.
Present research findings to relevant third parties to enhance their use and impact.
Ensure that the MSNA is planned in line with relevant project and program objectives.
Keep track of all progress and delays throughout the MSNA.
Monitor output achievement, project expenditure and ensure a timely completion of the project.
Engage in the dissemination of research products, including through articles and social media.
Ensure that lessons learned are gathered and documented at the end of each research cycle.
Support the Country Representative to conduct monitoring and evaluation as specified in the research ToRs.

Excellent academic qualifications, including a master’s degree in a relevant discipline (International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Research, Economics, Development Studies, or similar).
Previous experience in a management role in an INGO at field level.
Proven track record in successful management of international and national teams in humanitarian contexts.
Familiarity with the aid system, and the research community.
Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting, including proven experience in contributing to high level presentations/briefings.
At least 4 years of relevant working experience preferably in the humanitarian and research field or proven progression within IMPACT.
Excellent research and analytical skills.
Excellent quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, and data analysis experience required.
Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with R, SPSS and/or STATA or other statistical analysis software an asset.
Ability to multitask with tight deadlines, on numerous research cycles in complex environment.
A self-starter with a proven ability to work independently.
Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility.
Past experience in the West Africa region is desirable.
Fluency in English required.
Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.

Accommodation and food provided in the guesthouse.
Enrolment in Swiss private pension fund (Swisslife – approx. 9.975% of staff gross salary).
Health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance.
Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered (in-country travel costs and professional expenses are fully covered).
Contribution to the luggage transportation: between 20 and 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract (+ luggage and personal property insurance).
Annual leave of 36 days per year.
Public holidays of the country of assignment.
Family/compassionate leave when applicable.
Predeparture induction - 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives’s HQ in Geneva + one week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ in Paris, including a 4-days in situational security training.
Enrolment in IMPACT Initiatives Research Foundational Learning Programme within the first 3 months from the start of contract.
IMPACT prioritizes the psychological safety of its staff and the health insurance provided covers, among others, up to 1000 € per year of psychosocial counselling fees.