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IMPACT AND REACH
REACH was born in 2010 as a joint initiative of two international NGOs ( IMPACT Initiatives and ACTED ) and the United Nations Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT). The objective of REACH is to promote and facilitate the development of information products that improve the decision-making and planning capacity of the humanitarian community in emergency, reconstruction and development contexts. REACH facilitates information management for aid actors through three complementary services: (a) needs and situation assessments facilitated by REACH teams; (b) situation analysis using satellite imagery; and (c) provision of databases and (web) mapping facilities and related expertise.
IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organization manages several initiatives, including the REACH initiative. The IMPACT team is composed of specialists in data collection, management and analysis and GIS. IMPACT was launched at the initiative of ACTED, an international NGO headquartered in Paris and present in around thirty countries. The two organizations have a strong complementarity formalized in a global partnership, allowing IMPACT to benefit from ACTED’s operational support in its areas of intervention.
IMPACT is looking for a Research Manager in Chad
Title: Research Manager
Contract duration : 1 year
Work location : N’Djamena, Chad
Start date : January 2025
The humanitarian situation in the eastern provinces of Chad has seriously deteriorated due to the new influx of refugees and returnees from Sudan – more than 700,000 and rising (including 164,000 returnees) as of 16 March 2024. This situation increases the vulnerability of the 1.9 million members of the host communities in these three provinces, most of whom were already vulnerable before this new crisis.
To respond to this humanitarian crisis, IMPACT Initiatives will begin operations in October 2024. Initial priority activities will focus on the east of the country, with monitoring of refugee camps and sites, market analysis, and public health assessments.
FUNCTIONS
Under the direction of the IMPACT Country Coordinator, the Research Manager is responsible for (non-exhaustive):
1. Team management, capacity building and country strategy: Ensure the research strategy of IMPACT projects and the hierarchical management of research teams;
- a. Develop skills, implement capacity building methods for all research teams;
b. Preparation of training materials;
c. Identification of internal and external training potential for the team;
d. Ensure the development and monitoring of the country strategy for the research team.
2. Research planning and implementation : Ensure the quality and smooth running of all IMPACT project cycles and identify opportunities for potential projects
a. Analysis of the context and identification of existing information gaps;
b. Identification of opportunities for potential new projects;
c. Ensure that research cycles are implemented according to REACH standards;
d. Technical guidance on the choice and practice of research methodologies;
e. Pre-validation of products and guarantee their quality.
3. Participate in the identification of logistical, HR and financial needs
a. Frequent participation in the SMT;
b. Identification of HR, logistical and financial needs for the research team;
c. Monitoring of deliverables and timelines of research colleagues.
4. External engagement and capacity building: Ensure regular engagement with humanitarian coordination structures and donors as well as capacity building
a. Provide training to external partners (authorities, NGOs, UN, etc.)
b. Participation and co-facilitation of coordination meetings when relevant
c. Representation of IMPACT with external partners: local and international NGOs, United Nations, local authorities
d. Presentations of the results of IMPACT projects during restitution workshops
As part of his/her mission, the Research Manager will be hosted by Acted, IMPACT’s global partner, and will be under the direct responsibility and management of the Acted Country Director and his/her delegates for all administrative, security, logistics and financial matters. He/she will therefore fully comply with Acted’s rules and regulations regarding security, administration and human, logistics and financial resources.
REQUIRED CONDITIONS
- Academic background: Excellent academic qualifications, including a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (international relations, political science, social research, sociology, economics, development studies, or similar);
- HR Management Experience: Previous experience in a management role in an NGO in the field. Proven experience in managing international and national teams in humanitarian contexts;
- Multi-country environment: Ability to work on multiple projects and multiple countries at the same time. Quick adaptation to new contexts;
- Communication and Report Writing Skills Excellent communication and effective report writing skills, including proven experience in contributing to high-level presentations/briefings;
- Years of professional experience At least 3 years of relevant professional experience or proven progression within IMPACT;
- Research Skills : Excellent research and analytical skills. Proven experience and skills in qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Software skills Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Advanced skills in R, or other statistical analysis software are an advantage. Experience with InDesign, Tableau or Power Bi is a strong asset;
- Level of Independence A self-starter with a proven ability to work independently and proactivity in prioritizing their activities.
- Intercultural work environment Ability to function in an intercultural environment requiring flexibility;
- Language skills Fluency in French and English required
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- For this position, the salary is between CHF 3,240 and CHF 3,480 per month (before income tax), etc. plus a monthly living allowance of USD 300.
NB – IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary scale based on the grade of the position and the education level of the staff. A location-dependent security and/or isolation adjustment is then applied to account for the fact that some staff members must work in difficult locations where living and working conditions are much more difficult than elsewhere.
- Accommodation and food in a guesthouse. NB – IMPACT is hosted by ACTED in this country.
- Membership in a Swiss private pension fund (Swisslife – approximately 9.975% of staff gross salary), health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance.
- Airfare every 6 months and visa fees covered (in-country travel and business expenses are fully covered)
- R&R after 3 months (airfare up to $500 + $200 living allowance) if duty station allows.
- Contribution to baggage transport: between 20 and 100 kg, depending on the duration of the contract (+ baggage and personal property insurance)
- Annual leave of 36 days per year. Public holidays of the country of assignment. Leave for family or compassionate reasons, if applicable.
- Pre-departure initiation – 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives headquarters in Geneva + one week of pre-departure training at ACTED headquarters in Paris, including a 4-day on-site security training;
- Enrollment in the IMPACT Initiatives Research Foundational Learning Programme within the first 3 months of contract start.
- IMPACT prioritizes the psychological safety of its staff and the health insurance provided covers, among other things, up to €1,000 per year in psychosocial counseling costs.