Appel à candidature : IMPACT recherche un(e) Directeur(trice) de recherche principal à Kirghizstan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

FUNCTIONS

Under the management of the Head of Programs, the Senior research manager oversees the programs and staff within the STREAM project.

Within his/her team, the Senior research manager leads the IMPACT team to achieve program excellence and ensure the highest level of impact and program managerial accountability, while ensuring compliance to IMPACT’s guidelines and standards. As part of the country’s leadership, she/he contributes to the development and implementation of IMPACT’s program strategy and promotes organizational vision and core values across the mission.

In his/her mission, the senior research manager will be hosted by ACTED and will fall under the direct responsibility and management of ACTED’s Country Director and his/her delegates for all Administrative, Security, Logistics and Finance issues. S/he will therefore fully abide by ACTED’s Security, HR, Administration and Logistics rules and regulations, and, in coordination with ACTED, will ensure IMPACT staff in his/her unit abide by them.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The senior research manager responsibilities include the following:

Strategy development & implementation

1.Context analysis: With a specific attention on his/her Unit’s technical, programmatic and institutional focus, and in coordination with the program manager, the ensure that IMPACT has an up to date understanding of:

• The country’s socio-economic situation, the impact of a crisis and the aid/humanitarian situation;
• The aid/humanitarian planning, coordination and response mechanisms, as well as key aid/humanitarian stakeholders.

Develop and oversee the implementation of a Unit Strategy in alignment with country and global priorities, and fully integrated into country strategy; take a lead role in identifying strategic opportunities for strengthening IMPACT’s work in the country within the scope of his/her unit; in particular:

• Consolidate and strengthen ongoing programming and operations within Unit;
• Ensure Unit’s activities are relevant and have a measurable impact on the aid/humanitarian response;
• Identify new programs and approaches in which the Unit can add value to the aid/humanitarian response;
• Follow up on opportunities for the Unit’s program development and strengthening of interventions;
• In coordination with senior research manager, identify funding opportunities to consolidate, strengthen and/or expand the Unit’s programs;

Ensure team members within the Unit are aware of the Unit strategy (as well as country and global) and their contribution and role within it.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Academic Excellent academic qualifications, including a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Research, Economics, Development Studies, or similar)

2. Management experience Previous experience in a management role in a INGO at field level . Proven track record in management of international and national teams in humanitarian contexts

3. Familiarity aid system Familiarity with the aid system, and the research community;

4. Communication/reporting skills Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting, including proven experience in contributing to high level presentations/briefings.

5. Years of work experience At least 5 years of relevant working experience or proven progression within IMPACT

6. Research skills: Excellent research and analytical skills an asset. Experience in assessments. M&E, field research, evaluations, and risk assessments an asset.

7. 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. Advanced GIS skills preffered

8. Multi-tasking skills Ability to multitask with tight deadlines, on numerous research cycles in complex environment;

9. Level of independence A self-starter with a proven ability to work independently;

10. Cross-cultural work environment Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;

11. Experience in geographical region Past experience in the [relevant] region is desirable;

12. Language skills Fluency in English required, competency in Russian an asset.

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Deadline : 13 March 2023