Research Manager for Afghanistan

The role

IMPACT Initiatives is seeking a Research Manager to scope out and set up a new research team focusing on the economy, markets, and livelihoods in Afghanistan.

What you'll do

• Assess relevant strategic, analytical, and operational documents to develop an understanding of the current priorities relating to the economy, markets, and livelihoods for the aid response in Afghanistan
• Engage with IMPACT colleagues to identify existing assessment and research tools that could be adapted for Afghanistan
• Develop a series of concept notes to seek funding for the set-up of the new research team
• Develop relevant research ToRs, enabling technical discussion and approval of potential research projects
• Coordinate with staff in the Cash Consortium of Afghanistan to identify potential assessment and research opportunities
• Support the Humanitarian Coordination and Monitoring Unit in the delivery of research and analysis linked to Joint Market Monitoring Initiative and the Cash Consortium of Afghanistan

What it takes

• 5-9 years of work experience in a humanitarian setting, such as programme management, evaluation and assessments
• Thematic experience in working with economy and market data in an aid environment
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, and data analysis experience
• Good understanding of the aid system and the research community
• Demonstrated team management skills, including remote management
• Past experience in the region or supporting the region
• Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting and reviewing
• Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility and work independently
• Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with R, SPSS, or STATA or other statistical analysis software
• Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment
• Fluency in English, competency in Dari or Pashto

What you'll bring

How we treat you

Accommodation and food provided in the guesthouse, affiliation to French Social security, health insurance, mobility benefits, repatriation assistance, private pension fund, flight tickets every six months, visa fees covered, R&R after eight weeks, contribution to the transportation of luggage, annual leave of 36 days, public holidays, family/compassionate leave, predeparture induction, psychological safety support

How to apply

Apply directly on IMPACT Initiatives's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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