About the Role
IMPACT Initiatives is a leading Geneva-based think-and-do tank partnering with humanitarian actors to implement rigorous assessment, monitoring, and evaluation programmes globally. We are currently seeking a dedicated internal candidate for the Research Manager position to oversee research activities and staff within the framework of the FCDO-funded Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) Project covering the Humanitarian and Resilience Programme (HARP) Facility in Nigeria, hosted in partnership with FACT Foundation.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee and execute all research activities within the FCDO-funded TPM Project, ensuring high-quality standards and timely quarterly deliverables.
- Develop and implement project strategies, workplans, and key performance indicators in coordination with the Country Representative and HQ Research Department.
- Manage, mentor, and build the capacity of national and international research staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Liaise extensively with FACT Foundation partners, FCDO, and implementing partners to validate research tools, secondary data reviews, and final reports.
- Lead data collection, cleaning, and analysis oversight in strict compliance with IMPACT data management guidelines and HQ validation protocols.
- Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Social Research, Economics, Development Studies, or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience, including proven progression within IMPACT or comparable INGO field management roles.
- Strong background in humanitarian research, assessments, monitoring and evaluation, and stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent command of statistical analysis software (such as R, SPSS, or STATA) alongside advanced Microsoft Office skills.
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently and lead multi-cultural teams within complex and challenging security environments.
- Competitive monthly salary ranging from 3,180 CHF to 3,240 CHF plus a 300 USD monthly living allowance and applicable security/isolation adjustments.
- Comprehensive health, life, and Swiss private pension fund insurance, including up to 1,000 EUR annually for psychosocial counseling.
- Provision of guesthouse accommodation and food during the mission, alongside generous annual leave of 36 days per year.
- Covered flight tickets every 6 months, visa fees, luggage transportation contributions, and professional pre-departure training in Geneva and Paris.