We are currently looking for a REACH Research Manager to lead our Resilience and Accountability (R&A) unit in South Sudan.
Supervisor: REACH Deputy Country Coordinator
Title : REACH Research Manager
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Contract duration: 12 months
Start date: March 2025
Deadline to apply : 29/01/2025
BACKGROUND ON IMPACT AND REACH
REACH was born in 2010 as a joint initiative of two International NGOs (IMPACT Initiatives and ACTED) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT). REACH’s purpose is to promote and facilitate the development of information products that enhance the humanitarian community’s decision making and planning capacity for emergency, reconstruction and development contexts, supporting and working within the framework of the humanitarian reform process. REACH facilitates information management for aid actors through three complementary services: Need and situation assessments facilitated by REACH teams;
Situation analysis using satellite imagery;
Provision of related database and (web)-mapping facilities and expertise.
COUNTRY PROFILE
IMPACT, through REACH, has been implementing programming in South Sudan since 2012 supporting humanitarian decision-making with assessments and information management activities focusing on the needs of displaced, returnees, and conflict-affected populations. Today, data collected and disseminated by REACH aims to provide a baseline for ongoing response planning efforts across South Sudan as well as highlight areas of highest need and concern as crises emerge. Broadly, REACH South Sudan implements assessments across three core pillars:
Providing data to prioritize emergency assistance to areas at risk of excess mortality through quarterly assessments covering over 2,000 settlements in South Sudan;
Contributing to a detailed understanding of public health challenges to support key actors in responding to emergency situations and structural problems;
Mainstreaming Accountability to Affected Populations, Resilience, and Climate Change dynamics.
PROJECTS – Resilience and Accountability unit (R&A)
The Resilience and Accountability (R&A) Unit undertakes critical research on resilience and accountability, focusing on humanitarian efforts and affected populations to inform and enhance humanitarian action in South Sudan. The unit encompasses various workstreams including cash and markets, area-based assessments, accountability to affected populations, climate, third-party monitoring, and needs assessments. The main workstreams in the unit include:
Cash and Markets: This workstream leads the Joint Market Monitoring Initiative (JMMI) in collaboration with the South Sudan Cash Working Group (CWG), which informs cash programming of agencies across the country.
Accountability to affected populations (AAP): This workstream supports and advocates for enhanced AAP considerations within humanitarian aid delivery in South Sudan.
Area Based Assessments (ABAs): These assessments provide the necessary evidence base to support area/settlement-based approaches.
Climate: This workstream centers on climate analysis and county-level profiling, emphasizing the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities.
Third Party Monitoring (TPM): This workstream focuses on monitoring and evaluation of programs aiming to inform program implementing partners.
POSITION PROFILE
IMPACT is seeking an experienced candidate who has previously managed various teams and implemented projects in a complex humanitarian setting. The Research Manager (RM) will oversee the development and strategy of the R&A unit, under the supervision of the IMPACT Country Coordinator and Deputy Country Coordinator. The overall goal of the RM will be to ensure the smooth running of activities, including line-management of team members and oversight of project implementation.
STAFF MANAGEMENT
Direct management of international and national assessment team members;
Day-to-day management of R&A team;
Conduct regular check-ins with staff within the unit;
Provide regular support and technical backstopping;
Advise in strategic mission decision-making.
MANAGEMENT OF RESEARCH CYCLES
Assessment preparation and planning: Ensure all assessments are planned in-line with project objectives;
Ensure all Assessment Officers are comprehensively briefed;
Review ToRs before they are sent to Geneva for validation;
Ensure relevant stakeholders are engaged in assessment design.
Data collection: Monitor data collection;
Keep track of progress and delays;
Provide support during the data collection process.
Product drafting: Maintain regular communication with IMPACT HQ;
Ensure timely and accurate assessment outputs;
Review all R&A unit products before validation.
Product dissemination and evaluation: Ensure research products are uploaded in relevant data portals;
Engage in the dissemination of research products;
Support monitoring and evaluation as specified in the research ToRs.
STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
Lead on identifying information gaps;
Contribute to the development and implementation of the REACH South Sudan country strategy.
EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT
Represent REACH/IMPACT in cluster meetings;
Present research findings to relevant partners;
Ensure relevant partners are consulted at all stages of the research cycle.
ACCOUNTABILITY TO COMMUNITIES AND BENEFICIARIES
The RM is responsible for ensuring respectful and consultative interactions with South Sudanese communities.
CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION
The Research Manager will maintain strict confidentiality on all data collected.
Requirements
Excellent academic qualifications, including a Master’s degree;
3-5 years of relevant work experience;
Experience managing large teams in a humanitarian setting;
Excellent management, coordination, organisational and planning skills;
Experience with external engagement;
Familiarity with the humanitarian coordination system;
Excellent communication and drafting skills;
Fluency in English required;
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel;
Experience in research cycle implementation.
CONDITIONS
Salary between 3,300 and 3,480 CHF monthly;
Accommodation and food provided;
Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered;
Annual leave of 36 days per year.
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