We are currently looking for a Senior Research Manager to join our South Sudan team, based in Juba

RESPONSIBILITIES

IMPACT is seeking an experienced candidate, who has previously managed various teams and implemented projects in a complex humanitarian setting. The candidate should be comfortable representing IMPACT with donors and be able to coordinate and liaise with a range of senior external partners. The Senior Research Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development and strategy of their unit, under the supervision of the IMPACT Country Representative and IMPACT HQ in Geneva. The position is based in Juba, South Sudan.

The Senior Research Manager is responsible for the following:

STAFF MANAGEMENT

Direct management of international and national assessment team members, including recruitment, appraisals, and capacity building;
Day-to-day management of team, including the development of work plans and performance indicators, and development and implementation of capacity training plans to improve efficiency and performance;
Conduct regular check-ins with staff within the unit, and promote team building, productivity and staff welfare; Be available to provide regular support and technical backstopping;
Take on additional work streams and management responsibilities as well as advise in strategic mission decision-making as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) as required, in coordination with the other research managers.
MANAGEMENT OF RESEARCH CYCLES

ASSESSMENT PREPARATION AND PLANNING

Ensure that all (Senior) Assessment Officers are comprehensively briefed on objectives and expected outputs of research cycles, and that the overall implementation strategy of any given activity is clearly understood;
Ensure that required secondary data analysis has been conducted in preparation for an assessment;
For each research cycle, review ToRs before they are sent to Geneva for validation and ensure that TORs are validated by HQ before data collection begins;
Ensure relevant stakeholders and partners are engaged in assessment design and planning, data collection, and management.
DATA COLLECTION

Monitor data collection, ensuring correct implementation in line with agreed ToRs;
Keep track of progress and delays of all assigned assessments throughout the research cycle;
Ensure regular situation updates on data collection have been produced and circulated to relevant REACH, Acted and external counterparts. Provide support and follow up on identified challenges during the data collection process;
Work closely with the Operations officer and field manager to ensure logistics, financial, administration, security and HR processes directly related to REACH are appropriately implemented, alongside the relevant Acted departments;
PRODUCT DRAFTING, DISSEMINATION AND EVALUATION

Maintain regular communication with IMPACT HQ on progress and deadlines for written products;
Ensure the drafting of timely and accurate assessment outputs (i.e. reports, factsheets, etc.) which comply with IMPACT’s guidelines and quality standards;
Review all unit products before they are sent to IMPACT HQ for validation and ensure that all written products are validated by IMPACT HQ before external release.
Under supervision of IMPACT HQ, ensure that research products are uploaded in relevant data portals, as specified in Research ToRs;
In consultation with the Country Representative, engage in the dissemination of research products, including through articles, IMPACT social media, targeted e-mails, coordination body presentations, and bilateral meetings
Support to conduct monitoring and evaluation as specified in the research ToRs and in line with IMPACT Guidelines.
STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

Lead on identifying information gaps in line with humanitarian priorities, and identify advocacy and dissemination strategies to strengthen the impact of our work;
Lead on formalising synergies with other assessment and knowledge management actors, as well as strategic partnerships with key humanitarian stakeholders and decision makers;
As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), contribute to the development and implementation of the REACH South Sudan country strategy; and as Unit lead, coordinate the development of a Unit strategy.
EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT

Represent REACH/IMPACT in cluster and multi-sector meetings/technical working groups in country, contribute to REACH’s involvement in the IPC, the JIAF process, the ICCG, and other high-level fora;
In coordination with the Country Representative and Assessment Officers, present research findings to relevant partners, to enhance their use and impact;
In coordination with the Country Representative, ensure that relevant partners are consulted and involved at all stages of research cycle: the preparation of the assessment; data collection; data analysis; review of research products; product dissemination; and lessons learnt;
Ensure that external communications with partners and key stakeholders, including UN agencies, local and national government, and NGOs has been conducted and documented as appropriate;
Support the IMPACT Country Representative in external engagement on REACH/IMPACT strategy or (when requested and with focal point) for fundraising and grants management.
The Senior Research Manager will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes. He/she will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT and its partners, or collected during his/her assignment with IMPACT.
CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION

The Senior Research Manager will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes. He/she will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT and its partners or collected during his/her assignment with IMPACT.
REQUIREMENTS
Academic qualifications: Excellent academic qualifications, including a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Research, Development Studies, or similar).
Management experience: Previous experience in a senior management role in an INGO at field level. Track record in successful management of international and national teams in humanitarian contexts.
Familiarity with 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 5 years of relevant working experience. Any previous experience in South Sudan would be an asset.
Research skills: Experience in assessments. M&E, field research, evaluations an asset.
Multi-tasking skills: Ability to multitask with tight deadlines in complex environment.
Level of independence: A self-starter with a proven ability to work independently.
Cross-cultural work environment: Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment.
Language skills: Fluency in English required**.**
Security environment: Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.

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