Research Manager (Internal Applicants) - TPM Project

About the role

IMPACT Initiatives, a humanitarian NGO based in Geneva, is recruiting an internal applicant Research Manager for its Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) Project covering the FCDO's Humanitarian and Resilience Programme (HARP) Facility. The position is based in Abuja, Nigeria, on a 4-month contract starting as soon as possible. Staff are hosted by the FACT Foundation, so administrative, security, logistics and finance matters fall under FACT's management.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee research activities and staff for the TPM Project, meeting quarterly deliverables while maintaining high quality.
• Develop and implement the project strategy, including workplans and structures for staff, and liaise with FACT Foundation partners.
• Plan research in line with project objectives, ensure secondary data reviews, validate ToRs with HQ and keep track of progress.
• Support the team with research design, tools, data management and analysis, and conduct dissemination meetings with FCDO and implementing partners.
• Ensure data is collected, stored, cleaned and analysed according to IMPACT guidelines, and that products are validated by HQ before release.
• Manage the team: clear ToRs, workplans and KPIs, mentor staff, promote internal mobility and report promptly to HQ.
• Facilitate communication between IMPACT, FACT and HQ, and report regularly to the Country Representative.
• Engage quarterly with FCDO and implementing partners to share findings and hold workshops, and support the Country Representative in disseminating research.

Required profile

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Research, Economics, Development Studies).
• Previous management experience in an INGO at field level, managing international and national teams in humanitarian contexts.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience or proven progression within IMPACT.
• Fluency in English; past experience in the region is desirable.
• Ability to work independently, in a cross-cultural and complex security environment.

Required skills

• Excellent research, analytical and reporting skills; experience in assessments, M&E, field research and evaluations is an asset.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with R, SPSS and/or STATA is an asset.

What we offer

• Monthly salary of 3'180 to 3'240 CHF (before tax) and a 300 USD living allowance.
• Accommodation and food in a guesthouse, and a Swiss private pension fund, health, life and repatriation insurance.
• Flight tickets every 6 months and visa fees covered; annual leave of 36 days and public holidays of the host country.
• Pre-departure training in Geneva and Paris, and enrolment in the Research Foundational Learning Programme.