• Ensure that required secondary data analysis has been conducted in preparation for activities;
• For each activity, ensure TORs are developed and reviewed before they are sent to Geneva for validation and ensure that TORs are validated by HQ before any data collection begins;
• Ensure that ToRs are understood and used by staff and stakeholders, and updated as required; Compose and construct, in close coordination with GIS and data management team, qualitative and quantitative data collection tools; ensure engagement with GIS teams on GIS requirements of research cycle/assessment;
• Keep track of progress and delays of all assigned activity throughout the research cycle. Ensure that delays or identified challenges for specific projects are reported in writing and orally in a timely manner;
• Ensure relevant stakeholders and partners are engaged in activity design and planning.
Data collection and analysis
• Ensure that required enumerators are identified and trained for primary data collection;
• Monitor data collection, ensuring its correct implementation in line with agreed TORs;
• Ensure that Country Coordinator is alerted to any issues that prevents full implementation of the methodology in line with the agreed TORs; ensure that all changes to the methodology are documented throughout implementation and validated by IMPACT HQ and key partners;
• Ensure logistics, financial, administration, security and HR processes directly related to IMPACT have been appropriately implemented and with the relevant ACTED departments.
• Ensure regular situation updates on data collection have been produced and circulated to relevant IMPACT, ACTED and external counterparts. Provide support and follow up on identified challenges during the data collection process; coordinated
• Ensure that all collected data is stored in line with IMPACT’s Data Management Guidelines, and with the ToRs (data management plan Annex);
• Ensure that data is revised and cleaned, and that all revisions are recorded;
• Oversee analysis on collected data as per ToRs;
• Ensure that meaningful techniques are used to analyze the data collected;
• Ensure that data and its analysis are validated by IMPACT HQ before product drafting stage or sharing with external parties and do not contain personal information
Product drafting
• Maintain regular communication with IMPACT HQ on progress and deadlines for written products;
• Ensure the drafting of timely and accurate activity outputs (i.e. reports, factsheets, etc.), which comply with IMPACT’s guidelines and quality standards;
• Review all products before they are sent to IMPACT HQ for validation;
• Ensure that all written products are validated by IMPACT HQ before external release.
Product dissemination and evaluation
• Under the direction of the Country Coordinator, engage in the dissemination of research products, including through articles, IMPACT social media contents, targeted e-mails, presentations, meetings, etc, in line with IMPACT Dissemination and External Communication Guidelines and Research ToRs;
• Under supervision of IMPACT HQ, ensure that research products are uploaded in relevant data portals, as specified in Research ToRs;
• Ensure that lessons learned are gathered and documented at the end of each research cycle;
• Support the Country Coordinator to conduct monitoring and evaluation as specified in the research ToRs and in line with IMPACT Guidelines.
Management of Assessment Team
• Conduct regular meeting with all international and senior national Assessment Team members to assess progress in all research cycles and to review work plan;
• Bilateral management of international and senior national assessment team members, including (in consultation with Country Coordinator) the conduct of appraisals, as well as participation in staff career management;
• In coordination with Country Coordinator conduct induction for new staff members, including training in basic technical competencies for assessment design, implementation and analysis;
• Support to the Country Coordinator in the development and implementation of capacity training plans for assessment and field team member;
• Be available to provide regular support and technical backstopping;
• When relevant, support/ lead staff appraisal and recruitment process in collaboration with Country Coordinator.
External relations
• In coordination with the Country Coordinator, ensure that relevant partners are consulted and involved at all stages of research cycle: the design and preparation of activities; data collection; data analysis; review of research products; product dissemination; and lessons learnt; ensure that partner engagement is documented;
• In coordination with the Country Coordinator, present research findings to relevant parties, to enhance their use and impact;
• Ensure that external communications with partners and key stakeholders, including relevant UN agencies, local and national government, and NGOs has been conducted and documented as appropriate;
• In coordination with the Country Coordinator, represent PANDA/IMPACT in technical external engagements related to assessments;
• Support the IMPACT Country Coordinator in external engagement in relation to PANDA/IMPACT country strategy or (when requested and with focal point) to fundraising and grants management.
Strategy Development and Implementation
In support to the Country Coordinator, the RM will actively contribute to the development of the IMPACT strategy in
DRC. In particular s/he will support in identifying and concretising:
• The need for assessments, in line with humanitarian priorities
• Synergies with other assessment and knowledge management actors
• Strategic partnerships with key humanitarian and development stakeholders and decision makers
• Key events / milestones that should be informed
• Advocacy and dissemination strategies to strengthen the impact of our work
• Support in the preparation and follow up of country level internal strategic workshops and plans
• Engagement with IMPACT HQ in global level strategic priorities
Others
• Support the Country Focal Point in drafting of relevant project narrative and financial reports;
• Maintain an oversight of budget availability and expenditure for assessment activities for which s/he is responsible;
• Other tasks as requested by supervisors.
CONFIDENTIALITY
The RM 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 or collected during his/her assignment.
REQUIREMENTS
• Excellent academic qualifications, including a Master degree in relevant discipline;
• At least 4 years of relevant working experience in humanitarian or development settings such as research, evaluation, assessments and programmes;
• A demonstrated understanding of the use of cash transfers in humanitarian and/ or development programming
• Field experience related to monitoring and evaluation activities, humanitarian or development interventions, or other similar relevant sector are required;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting;
• Demonstrated capacity to manage a large, diverse team
• Experience with stakeholder engagement
• Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
• Familiarity with the humanitarian aid system, and understanding of donor and governmental requirements
• Fluency in French required; English highly desirable;
• Advanced skills in SPSS and/or R, STATA or other statistical analysis software and advantage;
• Ability to multitask with tight deadlines, on numerous research cycles;
• Ability to work independently and manage people remotely.
CONDITIONS
• Salary defined by the IMPACT salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
• Additional monthly living allowance provided in country by IMPACT’s partner ACTED
• Food and lodging provided at the organization’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)
• Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
• Provision of medical, life and repatriation insurance + retirement package
Apply at: https://www.impact-initiatives.org/work-with-us/vacancies/panda-research-manager/