IMPACT Initiatives Is Hiring a Research Manager in Nigeria – Apply Before 3 February 2026
In complex humanitarian settings, reliable data is the foundation of effective decision-making. IMPACT Initiatives, a Geneva-based non-governmental organization created in 2010, has built a global reputation as the largest independent data provider in crisis contexts. Working at the intersection of humanitarian response, stabilization, and development, IMPACT supports governments, donors, UN agencies, and NGOs to make informed, timely, and accountable decisions. The organization is now seeking a Research Manager for Nigeria, based in Abuja, offering a unique opportunity to lead high-impact research in one of the world’s most challenging humanitarian environments.
About IMPACT Initiatives
IMPACT operates through an initiative-based programming model, each designed to address specific evidence gaps. REACH strengthens humanitarian decision-making through high-quality data collection and analysis before, during, and after emergencies. PANDA focuses on improving programme design, assessments, and monitoring and evaluation to enhance humanitarian and development outcomes. AGORA promotes localized, multi-sectoral aid action to support recovery and stabilization in crisis-affected communities, working closely with local partners. Across these initiatives, IMPACT publishes more than 1,700 information products annually, making it a trusted reference point for evidence in crisis response.
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Nigeria: A Complex Humanitarian Context
Nigeria faces overlapping and protracted crises. Insurgency in the Northeast involving ISWAP and Boko Haram has displaced millions and restricted access to essential services in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states. In the Northwest, rising criminality and kidnappings have disrupted livelihoods and education. Additional pressures include militancy in the Niger Delta, farmer–herder conflicts spreading southward, and separatist tensions in the Southeast. Against this backdrop, IMPACT has played a key role in delivering Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessments, Hard-to-Reach assessments, Area-Based Assessments, rapid assessments, WASH infrastructure mapping, famine monitoring, and market monitoring initiatives across multiple regions.
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The Research Manager Role
The Research Manager position is initially linked to the Third Party Monitoring (TPM) Project under the FCDO-funded Humanitarian and Resilience Programme, implemented through a consortium with FACT Foundation. While based in Nigeria, the Research Manager will be seconded to and hosted by FACT, with oversight from IMPACT’s Country Coordinator. With expected programme expansion in 2026, including a potential ECHO-funded cash-based rapid response mechanism, the role offers strong growth potential.
The Research Manager will oversee all PANDA-related research activities in Nigeria, ensuring contractual deliverables are met, research outputs meet IMPACT’s global standards, and consortium coordination is effective. The role combines strategic leadership, technical research oversight, team management, and stakeholder engagement with donors and implementing partners.
Key Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include developing and implementing research strategies aligned with project and country objectives, leading research planning and implementation, and ensuring compliance with IMPACT’s research and data management standards. The Research Manager will supervise international assessment and data officers, coordinate closely with consortium partners, chair technical advisory meetings, and contribute directly to research design, analysis, and dissemination when required. Strong leadership is central to the role, with an emphasis on mentoring staff, building capacity, promoting staff welfare, and supporting professional growth.
Profile and Benefits
IMPACT is seeking candidates with a master’s degree in a relevant field, at least four years of experience in humanitarian research or assessments, and proven experience managing international teams. Strong analytical skills, familiarity with the aid system, and the ability to work independently in complex security environments are essential. Experience in West Africa is an advantage.
The position offers a 12-month contract starting 1 April 2026, with a competitive monthly salary ranging from 3,180 to 3,240 CHF, plus a living allowance, accommodation, insurance, travel benefits, and 36 days of annual leave. IMPACT also places strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, professional development, and psychological safety.
How to Apply
Applications close on 3 February 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For professionals passionate about using data to improve humanitarian outcomes, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact in Nigeria.
