Research Manager – MSNA

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 a management role 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 4 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, evaluations is an asset.
  

External Engagement on the MSNA

• Work closely with OCHA management and relevant partner focal points throughout the MSNA process, to ensure that relevant partners are consulted and involved at all stages of research cycle: the design and preparation of activities; data collection; joint data analysis processes; review of research products; product dissemination; and lessons learnt;
  
• Ensure that external communications with partners and key stakeholders, including relevant UN agencies, local and national government, and NGOs has been conducted and documented as appropriate;
  
• In coordination with the Country Representative, represent REACH/IMPACT in strategic and/or technical external engagements related to the MSNA;
  

Research Implementation

• Ensure that the MSNA is planned in line with relevant project and program objectives and with global REACH guidelines;
  
• Ensure that required secondary data analysis has been conducted in preparation for activities;
  
• Ensure relevant stakeholders and partners are engaged in assessment design, planning and joint analysis;
  
• Keep track of all progress and delays throughout the MSNA
  

Team Management and Leadership

• Ensure that all staff members understand and are able to perform their roles and responsibilities, as well as their reporting and validation duties to HQ.
  
• Ensure that all staff members have clear and regularly updated ToRs, Workplans, and Key performance Indicators (KPIs) against which their performance will be appraised.
  
• Promote team building, productivity, and staff welfare.