Research Manager (External Applicants) at IMPACT Initiatives – Abuja

IMPACT Initiatives is recruiting a Research Manager through its external-applicant recruitment channel for a four-month research management assignment in Abuja. The role supports monitoring of the FCDO Humanitarian and Resilience Programme (HARP) in partnership with FACT Foundation.

Project and responsibilities

The Research Manager will lead research delivered through the FCDO-funded Humanitarian and Resilience Programme (HARP) Third-Party Monitoring project in Nigeria, working with FACT Foundation and reporting to IMPACT’s Country Representative. The four-month assignment is based in Abuja within the PANDA department.

• Develop and implement the monitoring project’s research strategy, workplans, responsibilities and quality controls.
• Review the socio-economic and humanitarian context, relevant stakeholders, response mechanisms and implementing partners.
• Plan research cycles, secondary data reviews, assessments, research terms of reference and collection tools in line with IMPACT headquarters standards.
• Coordinate FACT Foundation’s assessment and data teams and secure required headquarters validation before fieldwork and external dissemination.
• Oversee data collection, secure storage, documented cleaning, analysis and reporting, ensuring personal information is not disclosed in research outputs.
• Review analytical products and coordinate findings, briefings, dissemination and lessons-learned sessions with FCDO and implementing partners.
• Manage, mentor and evaluate research personnel through clear assignments, workplans, performance indicators and capacity-building opportunities.
• Maintain timely communication between IMPACT teams in Nigeria and Senegal, FACT Foundation and headquarters.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in international relations, political science, social research, economics, development studies or a relevant discipline.
• At least three years of relevant experience, or demonstrated progression within IMPACT.
• Previous management responsibility within an international NGO at field level and experience overseeing national and international teams in humanitarian contexts.
• Knowledge of humanitarian coordination, assessment or evaluation processes and familiarity with the aid system.
• Excellent report-writing, presentation, communication and analytical skills; ability to work independently and meet overlapping deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; R, SPSS, STATA or similar statistical tools are an advantage.
• Fluent English and ability to work in multicultural and challenging operating environments.

Compensation and benefits

The gross base salary is CHF 3,180–3,240 per month, determined by IMPACT’s salary grid. A USD 300 monthly living allowance is also provided, with location-dependent security or isolation adjustments where applicable.

• Guesthouse accommodation and meals.
• Swiss pension enrolment, health and life insurance, and repatriation assistance.
• Six-monthly flight provision, visa costs and covered professional travel expenses.
• Leave entitlement of 36 days annually, local public holidays and applicable family leave.
• Pre-departure induction and research training.