IMPACT Initiatives

Research Manager – MSNA, Nigeria

IMPACT Initiatives

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Location Type: Office

Location: Abuja • Nigeria

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Salary

💰 CHF 3,180 - CHF 3,240 per month

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
Benefits
  • 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.
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