About the Role
IMPACT Initiatives is a leading Geneva-based think-and-do tank working in partnership with aid actors, humanitarian agencies, and local foundations across more than 19 countries. We are currently seeking a dedicated Research Manager to lead our Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) Project covering the FCDO Humanitarian and Resilience Programme (HARP) Facility in Nigeria, hosted in partnership with the FACT Foundation.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and oversee the implementation of comprehensive research strategies and quarterly workplans for the FCDO-funded TPM project.
- Ensure all research activities comply with IMPACT HQ guidelines, including rigorous secondary data reviews and validated Terms of Reference (ToRs).
- Oversee data collection, cleaning, and analysis in coordination with the FACT Foundation, ensuring strict adherence to data management standards.
- Lead team management, capacity building, performance appraisals, and staff mentorship to foster a high-performance culture.
- Engage proactively with FCDO representatives, implementing partners, and key stakeholders through dissemination workshops and lessons-learned sessions.
- Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Social Research, Economics, Development Studies, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience, including proven management experience within an INGO in complex humanitarian field contexts.
- Demonstrated expertise in research design, field assessments, monitoring and evaluation, and qualitative or quantitative data analysis.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis software such as R, SPSS, or STATA is a distinct advantage.
- Exceptional cross-cultural communication, stakeholder engagement, and English drafting skills.
- Monthly salary between 3,180 CHF and 3,240 CHF, plus a monthly living allowance of 300 USD and location-dependent security adjustments.
- Comprehensive insurance package including Swiss private pension fund, health insurance, life insurance, and up to 1000 EUR annually for psychosocial counselling.
- Generous leave policy offering 36 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and family leave.
- Covered accommodation and food in the guesthouse, alongside bi-annual flight tickets and visa fee coverage.
- Pre-departure induction training in Geneva and Paris, including situational security training and foundational learning programs.