IMPACT Initiatives

Research Manager – MSNA

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

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
Benefits
  • 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
quantitative research designqualitative research designdata collectiondata analysisassessmentsmonitoring and evaluation (M&E)field researchevaluationsresearch implementationteam management
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunication skillsdrafting skillsanalytical skillsmultitaskingindependenceadaptabilitycross-cultural communicationtime managementproblem-solving
Certifications
master’s degree