Research Manager - Systems Strengthening and Localization Unit for Sudan, based in Nairobi
Full Time
full time
Gender
7 Oct 2025
Nairobi, Kenya
Verified by Turrior
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
75 / 100
Offer value
Moderate value with important responsibilities but challenges associated with working in crisis-affected regions.
- Engagement in significant humanitarian research
- Excellent teamwork and partnership opportunities
- Requires adaptability to challenging environments
Pros
- Potential to impact significant humanitarian issues
- Diverse working experience across sectors
- Collaboration with international stakeholders
Cons
- Project work can be stressful and time-sensitive
- May require frequent travel to unstable areas
- Work-life balance might suffer due to sector pressures
Who it's for
Mid • On-site in Mogadishu
Good fit
- Experienced research analysts
- Professionals keen on humanitarian initiatives
- Candidates with strong analytical skills
Not recommended for
- Entry-level individuals lacking research experience
- Those preferring a stable work environment with no travel
- Candidates uncomfortable working in crisis conditions
Motivation fit
Aspiration to contribute to humanitarian changeInterest in interdisciplinary researchMotivation to adapt to challenging situations
Key skills
Quantitative and qualitative researchStakeholder communicationCrisis response understandingData-driven decision-making
Score: 75/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
## BACKGROUND ON IMPACT AND REACH Created in 2010, IMPACT is a Geneva-based NGO and the largest independent data provider in contexts of crisis. IMPACT aims to support a range of stakeholders in making better, more informed decisions in humanitarian, stabilization, and development settings. Through our team of assessment, data, geospatial, and thematic specialists, IMPACT promotes the design of people-centred research and set standards for collecting and analysing rigorous, high quality data in complex environments. Over the past 15 years, IMPACT has been growing in size and geographic reach to become one of the largest humanitarian research agencies in the humanitarian sector. IMPACT's teams implement assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and organisational capacity-building programmes
