IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation manages several initiatives, including the REACH Initiative. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data collection, management and analysis and GIS. IMPACT was launched at the initiative of ACTED, an international NGO whose headquarter is based in Paris and is present in thirty countries. The two organizations have a strong complementarity formalized in a global partnership, enabling IMPACT to benefit from ACTED’s operational support on its fields of intervention.

The Senior Assessment Officer is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation and follow-up of research cycles to which s/he is assigned, in close coordination with other team members and with relevant external partners. In doing so, the Senior Assessment Officer will ensure effective management of related projects and resources, including (when relevant) direct and indirect management of national and international assessment staff.

v Academic Excellent academic qualifications, including a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Research, Economics, Development Studies, or similar);

v Research skills Proficiency and proven experience with research methods. Excellent analytical skills in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies – ability to situate findings within a wider context;

v Software skills Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Advanced skills in R, SPSS and/or STATA or other statistical analysis software are an advantage; Experience with InDesign an asset;

v Familiarity aid system Familiarity with the aid system, and the research community;

v Years of work experience At least 2 years of relevant working experience;

v Management experience Previous experience of team management in an INGO at field level;

v Communication/reporting skills Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting;

v Multi-tasking skills Ability to multitask with tight deadlines, on numerous research cycles;

v Level of independence Ability and willingness to work independently;

v Cross-cultural work environment Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;

v Experience in geographical region Past experience in or knowledge of the region is an advantage;

v Language skills Fluency in English required, competency in Romanian or Russian an asset;