Research Manager – Inter-Sector Unit

We are currently looking for a REACH Research Manager, Inter-Sector Unit to support our team in Iraq.

Under the supervision of the Country Coordinator and IMPACT’s HQ in Geneva, the REACH Research Manager will be responsible for the management and implementation of assessments in the Inter-Sector Unit of the Iraq Mission, including preparation, technical guidance and follow-up. She/he is also responsible for related logistics, partner coordination, and reporting and finance requirements. Beyond the existing research cycles, the Research Manager will be responsible for driving the strategy of the Inter-Sector Unit, particularly as the context in Iraq continues to evolve into a humanitarian-development nexus. With the support of both the Deputy Country Coordinator and a variety of thematic experts from across the mission, s/he will be expected to proactively identify gaps in knowledge related to needs, design new approaches to tackle these information gaps and engage with a range of external organisations. The Inter-Sector Unit currently consists of seven staff members, implying substantial line-management responsibilities for the Research Manager.

During her/his mission, the Research Manager will be hosted by ACTED and will fall under the direct responsibility and management of ACTED’s Country Director and his/her delegates for all Administrative, Security, Logistics and Finance issues. She/he will therefore fully abide by ACTED’s Security, HR, Administration and Logistics rules and regulations.