Research Manager for Myanmar, based in Yangon

at  IMPACT Initiatives

BACKGROUND ON IMPACT AND REACH

IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation manages several initiatives, including the REACH Initiative. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data collection, management and analysis, GIS and remote sensing. IMPACT was launched at the initiative of Acted, an international NGO with headquarters based in Paris and presence in thirty countries. The two organizations have a strong complementarity formalized in a global partnership, which allows IMPACT to benefit from Acted’s operational support in its fields of intervention.

REQUIREMENTS

• Years of work experience At least 4 years of relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting, such as program management, research, evaluation, or assessment.
• Research skills Excellent quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, and data analysis experience required;
• Familiarity with aid system Good understanding of the aid system and the research community. Prior experience with humanitarian coordination forums preferred;
• Management experience Previous experience in a management role of at least three people in a UN/INGO at field level. Proven track record in successful management of both international and national teams in humanitarian contexts;
• External engagement skills Experience engaging with external stakeholders, including donors, UN, and NGOs;
• Experience in geographical region Past experience in the region is desirable, but not required;
• Communication/reporting skills Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting and reviewing;
• Cross-cultural work environment Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility and work independently;
• Academic qualifications 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; skills in Adobe Indesign,and data analysis software (e.g. R) are desirable
• Language skills Fluency in English required, competency in Burmese or other Myanmar languages is an asset.

The Research Manager responsibilities include the following: