We are currently looking for a Research Manager to lead our Inter-Sectoral unit in Venezuela

Department:                 IMPACT

Position:                      Research Manager Contract duration: 12 months (pending funding)

Starting Date:               May 2025

Location:                     Caracas, Venezuela

POSITION PROFILE

IMPACT is seeking an experienced candidate who has previously managed teams and implemented projects in a complex humanitarian setting. The Research Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development and strategy of the Inter-sectoral unit, under the supervision of the IMPACT Country Coordinator, and IMPACT HQ in Geneva. The candidate should be comfortable representing IMPACT with donors and be able to coordinate and liaise with a range of senior external partners. The role of the Research Manager is to drive the strategy and workstreams of their unit at a moment in Venezuela where it is critical that prioritization exercises for limited funding are based on solid evidence. This position requires a profile that can be both analytical and managerial, as the Research Manager’s job can range from coordinating with external partners (whether data actor, humanitarian cluster, or donor) to analytical oversight of research products to logistics.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 4 years of relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting, such as program management, evaluation and assessments;
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, and analysis experience;
• Familiarity with aid system Good understanding of the aid system and the research community. Prior experience with humanitarian coordination forums preferred;
• Management experience Demonstrated team management skills, including remote management;
• Thematic experience Prior experience with large scale multi-sectoral assessments is desirable;
• Experience in geographical region Past experience in the region/supporting is desirable;
• Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting and reviewing;
• Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility and work independently;
• Excellent academic qualifications, including a master’s degree in a relevant discipline;
• Software skills 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
• Security environment Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.
• Language skills Fluency in English and Spanish required

CONDITIONS

• For this position, salary between 3’420 CHF and 3’480 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 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).
• R&R after 3 months (flight ticket up to 500$ + 200$ of living allowance)
• 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.
• 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]