Research Manager, Venezuela (Caracas)

About the role

IMPACT Initiatives, a humanitarian NGO based in Geneva, is looking for a Research Manager to lead its Intersectoral Unit in Venezuela. The post is based in Caracas, lasts 6 months and starts on 15 December 2026. It is open to external applicants and sits under the supervision of the IMPACT Country Representative and IMPACT HQ in Geneva.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Intersectoral Unit's 4-6 contracted staff, including recruitment, career development, work plans and performance indicators, and run capacity-building training.
• Plan and oversee research cycles: review Terms of Reference, methodology notes, tools, products and dissemination strategies, and produce timely, accurate reports, assessments and factsheets.
• Manage grants: initial discussions with donors, project conceptualisation, proposal drafting, reporting and monitoring and evaluation, and oversee grant budgets and contractual deliverables.
• Represent REACH with donors, partners and the wider development community in Venezuela, and engage with clusters, working groups and technical forums to fill information gaps.
• Help develop the REACH Venezuela country strategy, disseminate programme results and support IMPACT's Global Community of Practices.

Required profile

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in a humanitarian setting (program management, evaluation and assessments).
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection and analysis experience.
• Demonstrated team management skills, including remote management.
• Fluency in Spanish and English; ability to work independently in a cross-cultural environment and in a complex security situation.
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Prior experience with public health themes and with the Venezuelan region is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• R, SPSS and/or STATA or other statistical software is an asset
• Good understanding of the aid system and the research community

What we offer

• Salary of 3'420 to 3'480 CHF per month before income tax, plus a 300 USD monthly living allowance.
• Accommodation and food in a guesthouse, and a Swiss private pension fund, health, life and repatriation insurance.
• Flight tickets every 6 months and visa fees covered; R&R after 3 months; annual leave of 36 days.
• Pre-departure training in Geneva and Paris, including security training.