Under the management of IMPACT’s Regional Coordinator in Geneva, the CC is responsible for representing IMPACT and managing and developing IMPACT’s programs in Nigeria. At present IMPACT programmes comprise an FCDO-funded TPM project, where IMPACT serves in a Consortium with CLEAR Global and FACT Foundation. The CC will serve as the Consortium Assessment Manager, devoting 50% of his or her time to the management of the project, while devoting 50% on stakeholder engagement and fundraising within the wider response. The CC is furthermore in regular contact with HQ, ensuring that organizational risks are promptly and clearly communicated to the ED, the Director of Country Programs and Operations, and other relevant HQ Senior Management. She/he will promote organizational vision and core values across the mission and will actively link with HQ to contribute to the implementation of IMPACT’s global strategies.

REQUIREMENTS

• Academic: Excellent academic qualifications, including a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Research, Economics, Development Studies, or similar)
• Management experience: Previous experience in a senior management role in an INGO at field level. Proven track record in successful management of international and national teams in humanitarian contexts
• Familiarity aid system: Familiarity with the aid system, and the research community.
• Communication/reporting skills: Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting, including proven experience in contributing to high level presentations/briefings.
• Years of work experience: At least 5 years of relevant working experience or proven progression within IMPACT.
• Research skills: Excellent research and analytical skills an asset. Experience in assessments. M&E, field research, evaluations an asset.
• Software skills: Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with R, SPSS and/or STATA or other statistical analysis software an asset.
• Multi-tasking skills: Ability to multitask with tight deadlines, on numerous research cycles in complex environment.
• Level of independence: A self-starter with a proven ability to work independently.
• Cross-cultural work environment: Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility.
• Experience in geographical region: Past experience in Sub-Saharan Africa is desirable.
• Language skills: Fluency in English required.
• Security environment: Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.