Research Manager for Somalia, based in Mogadishu (External Applicants)

excerpts from the official posting

The candidate should be comfortable representing REACH with donors and be able to coordinate and liaise with a range of senior external partners, including OCHA, cluster coordinators, UN agencies and NGOs. This position requires a profile that can be both analytical and managerial, as the Research Manager’s job can…

Main responsibilities

• Direct management of international and national research staff across the MSNA, food security and nutrition, cash and markets, and ad-hoc assessment workstreams…
• Day-to-day management of the research team, including the development of work plans and performance indicators, and development and implementation of capacity training…
• Conduct regular check-ins with staff within the unit, and promote team building, productivity and staff welfare as the main pastoral focal point for research staff;
• Provide regular support and technical backstopping;

Profile

• Academic qualifications Excellent academic qualifications, including a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. international relations, development, humanitarian…
• Years of work experience At least 3-5 years of relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting, such as assessments, monitoring and evaluation, research design and…
• Management experience Previous experience in a management role in an INGO at field level. Track record in successful management of international and national teams in…