We are currently looking for a Research Manager to support our team in Somalia.

Department:                 REACH

Position:                      Research Manager

Contract duration:        12 months

Location:                      Mogadishu, Somalia

Starting Date:               10th February 2025

Deadline to Apply: 13th January 2025

COUNTRY PROFILE

Somalia’s protracted and dynamic humanitarian crisis continues to include ongoing conflict, climate-related shocks, and outbreaks of communicable diseases. Armed conflict remains a threat to Somalia’s stability and humanitarian landscape, perpetuated primarily by militant and armed groups. Despite the Federal Government of Somalia’s counter-offensive launched in August 2022, armed forces continue to launch attacks targeting civilians, and critical infrastructures. Additionally, dry spells and flooding continue to compound existing vulnerabilities in Somalia. The combination of restricted access to resources, drought, and flooding further exacerbates the possibility for outbreaks of communicable diseases like measles, cholera, and acute watery diarrhea (AWD).

Against this backdrop, IMPACT Initiatives has developed a wide range of research cycles to provide an evidence-base for the humanitarian community. This includes support to the Somali Cash Consortium, the Joint Market Monitoring Initiative, Detailed Site Assessments (DSAs) and the Durable Solutions Readiness Assessment (DSRA); and leadership of the Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment (MSNA), Humanitarian Situation Monitoring (HSM), Rapid Needs Assessments (RNAs) and Real Time Monitoring (RTM).

PROJECT PROFILE

IMPACT is seeking an experienced candidate, who has previously managed various teams and implemented projects in a complex humanitarian setting. The candidate should be comfortable representing IMPACT with donors and be able to coordinate and liaise with a range of senior external partners. The Research Manager (RM) will be responsible for overseeing the development and strategy of the inter-sectoral unit, which includes the following research cycles: MSNA, HSM, RNAs and RTM.  The RM may on additional work streams and management responsibilities, as well as advise in strategic mission decision-making, as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), in coordination with other SMT members. The RM will be under the supervision of the IMPACT Deputy Country Representative in Mogadishu. The position is based in Mogadishu.

FUNCTIONS

Under the management of the Deputy Country Representative, the Research Manager will be responsible for the implementation and completion of the various research cycles within the unit. This will include operational and programmatic oversight of MSNA, HSM, RNA and RTM activities, including line-management of 2-5 national and international staff, oversight of project implementation, operational oversight in terms of logistics, administration, HR, logistics, partner coordination, reporting, grants management, and finance, and providing input to the strategic development of REACH in-country.

REQUIREMENTS

• Academic: Excellent academic qualifications, including a master’s degree in a relevant discipline (International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Research, Economics, Development Studies, or similar)
• Management experience: Previous experience in an INGO at field level. Proven track record in successful management of international and national teams in humanitarian contexts.
• Familiarity aid system: Familiarity with the aid system, and the research community.
• Communication/reporting skills: Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting, including proven experience in contributing to high level presentations/briefings.
• Years of work experience: At least 3 years of relevant working experience preferably in the humanitarian and research field or proven progression within IMPACT.
• Research skills: Excellent research and analytical skills. Excellent quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, and data analysis experience required. Experience in assessments, M&E, field research and evaluations are assets.
• Team management skills: Excellent communication and management skills. Experience in management required.
• Software skills: Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with R and Power Bi are assets.
• Multi-tasking skills: Ability to multitask with tight deadlines, on numerous research cycles in complex environment.
• Level of independence: A self-starter with a proven ability to work independently.
• Cross-cultural work environment: Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility.
• Experience in geographical region: Past experience in the East Africa region is desirable.
• Language skills: Fluency in English required.
• Security environment: Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.

COMPENSATION

• For this position, salary between 3’500 CHF and 3’720 CHF monthly (before income tax), etc as well as a monthly living allowance of 300 USD
• NB – IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education of staff. A location-dependent security and/or isolation adjustment is then applied as a recognition that some staff are required to work in difficult places where living and working conditions are much more difficult than elsewhere.
• Accommodation and food provided in a 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 situ 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your application using the form below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

In case you encounter challenges using the application form, please contact us via [email protected]