About the role

Research Manager overseeing the implementation of humanitarian research cycles for IMPACT. Leading a team in Myanmar, coordinating with external partners and ensuring program excellence.

Responsibilities

The Research Manager oversees the implementation of research cycles under the Humanitarian Prioritisation and Planning Unit.
Represent IMPACT with donors and senior external stakeholders.
Coordinate with external partners and provide analytical oversight of research products.
Lead the team to achieve program excellence and ensure the highest level of impact and accountability.
Ensure all assessments and analysis are planned and implemented in a structured and coherent manner.
Oversee research cycles in their research unit, including reviewing TORs, methodology notes, and tools.
Ensure writing and production of timely, accurate reports and assessments.
Manage grants in collaboration with the Country Representative.
Co-chair the Needs Monitoring and Analysis Working Group and represent IMPACT with partners and the humanitarian community in Myanmar.
Maintain strict confidentiality on all data collected and take measures to prevent unauthorized sharing of information.

At least 4 years of relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting, such as program management, research, evaluation, or assessment.
Excellent quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, and data analysis experience required.
Good understanding of the aid system and the research community.
Familiarity with humanitarian coordination forums preferred.
Experience with MSNAs, RNAs, Food Security and Nutrition assessments would be advantageous.
Previous experience in a management role of at least three people in a UN/INGO at field level.
Proven track record in successful management of both international and national teams in humanitarian contexts.
Experience engaging with external stakeholders, including donors, UN, and NGOs.
Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility and work independently.
Excellent academic qualifications, including a master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; skills in Adobe Indesign, and data analysis software (e.g. R) are desirable.
Fluency in English required, competency in Burmese or other Myanmar languages is an asset.

Accommodation and food provided in the guesthouse.
Enrolment in Swiss private pension fund (Swiss life – approx. 9.975% of staff gross salary).
Health insurance.
Life insurance.
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’ HQ in Geneva + one week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ in Paris, including a 4-days in situ security training.
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.