(Senior) Research Officer for Nigeria, Based in Dakar

The role

The (Senior) Research Officer will manage and implement research cycles in Nigeria, focusing on thematic assessments related to cash-based programming and multi-sectoral needs assessments. The role involves data collection, analysis, and dissemination of research findings to inform emergency humanitarian planning.

What you'll do

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and follow-up of research cycles
• Ensure effective management of related projects and resources
• Engage with partners to promote their participation and maximize their impact
• Ensure an efficient and transparent use of resources required for project implementation
• Support the implementation of thematic assessments related to cash-based programming and multi-sectoral needs assessment
• Ensure the drafting of timely and accurate research outputs

What it takes

• Excellent academic qualifications, preferably including a Master’s degree in Economics, related social sciences, humanitarian studies, protection, development, or another relevant discipline
• Proven experience with complex research methods, with demonstrated expertise in cash based programming, accountability to affected populations (AAP) research and/or MSNA reporting
• Experience with both quantitative and qualitative research methods, including knowledge of sampling techniques, mixed methods approaches and data analysis
• Proven team management experience and skills; ability to build assessment capacity of team through training and mentoring
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective reporting
• Ability to multitask under tight deadlines; proven ability to work independently; strong cross-cultural communication skills

What you'll bring

How we treat you

Accommodation and food provided in the guesthouse, enrolment in Swiss private pension fund, health insurance, life insurance, repatriation assistance, flight tickets every 6 months, visa fees covered, contribution to luggage transportation, annual leave of 36 days per year, public holidays of the country of assignment, family/compassionate leave when applicable, predeparture induction, psychosocial counselling fees covered

How to apply

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