Associate Research Manager, Syria (Damascus)

About the role

IMPACT Initiatives, a humanitarian NGO based in Geneva, is looking for an Associate Research Manager to lead its Early Recovery, Markets and Durable Solutions work in Syria. The post is based in Damascus, Syria, runs for 6 months starting 1 December 2026, and is open to external applicants. It sits under the supervision of the Senior Research Manager and covers area-based assessments, market monitoring and other thematic research.

Key responsibilities

• Manage two team members, including recruitment, capacity building, work plans and performance indicators, and coordinate training plans with the Senior Research Manager
• Plan and oversee research cycles, review ToRs, methods, tools and products, and ensure timely, accurate outputs
• Manage grant components: project concepts, proposals, reporting, M&E, and help with budget and expenditure oversight
• Represent REACH with donors, partners and working groups in Syria, such as the Solutions, Data for Solutions and Cash Working Groups
• Help shape the REACH Research Unit's strategy and dissemination plans, and support IMPACT Global Communities of Practice
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all data and information

Required profile

• At least 3 years of progressive experience in a humanitarian setting (program management, evaluation and assessments)
• Demonstrated staff management skills, including remote management
• Good understanding of the aid system and research community; prior experience with displacement, durable solutions and area-based research highly desirable
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an asset
• Ability to work independently in a complex security environment

Required skills

• Excellent quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection and analysis
• Understanding of IMPACT Research Quality Assurance standards
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with R, SPSS and/or STATA is an asset

What we offer

• Salary of 3'180 to 3'240 CHF per month before income tax, plus a 300 USD living allowance
• Accommodation in a guesthouse, Swiss private pension fund, health, life and repatriation insurance
• Flight tickets every 6 months, visa fees and in-country travel covered
• 36 days annual leave, public holidays and family leave
• Pre-departure training in Geneva and Paris, including security training