Analysis Unit Manager for HQ, based in Geneva (Link for External Applicants)

Management, Programs Management, Research & Assessment

We are currently looking for an Analysis Unit Manager to support our team in Geneva.

Starting Date: ASAP

Location: Geneva

POSITION PROFILE

The Analysis Unit Manager will lead a team responsible for designing, piloting, and institutionalizing analytical frameworks, products, and guidance across IMPACT’s three analysis workstreams: acute needs (“deprivation analysis”), affected people’s priorities, and aid effectiveness (“what works”). The Manager will oversee the development of core analytical processes and outputs, support their rollout across country missions, and lead strategic engagement to ensure uptake and impact.

The Manager will supervise workstream leads and collaborate closely with country teams and HQ functions to ensure analysis is technically sound, policy-relevant, and implemented consistently across contexts. The role requires a strong blend of strategic leadership, technical expertise, and stakeholder engagement.

The analytical products developed under the Unit are intended to inform response prioritization, program design, and strategic decision-making within the Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC) and beyond.

REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Work experience: Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in humanitarian analysis, needs assessment, research, or related fields, including experience managing teams and leading analytical work.
• Academic qualifications: Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., humanitarian affairs, development studies, social sciences, statistics, political science, etc.).

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with experience developing and implementing analytical frameworks.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex datasets into concise, actionable insights.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including experience producing briefs and presenting to high-level stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of statistical or data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, R, Python, STATA) is an asset.
• Understanding of humanitarian coordination systems and inter-agency needs analysis processes.

COMMUNICATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex workflows.
• Experience in external engagement and advocacy with donors, UN, and other humanitarian stakeholders.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages (e.g., French, Arabic) an asset.
• Capacity to work in a cross-cultural, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• For this position, gross salary between 5’800 CHF and 5’957 CHF monthly (before income tax). NB – IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education and experience of staff. A contribution to medical insurance of 489 CHF per month is already included in the salary figure.
• Insurance covering professional and non-professional accidents throughout the period of employment with IMPACT
• Health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance in case of field visits/temporary deployments
• Enrolment in IMPACT Initiatives Research Foundational Learning Programme within the first 3 months from the start of contract.
• Applicants must hold a valid work permit for Switzerland or be EU/EFTA citizens
• Up to 40% of remote work on a weekly basis.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your application using the form below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
In case you encounter challenges using the application form, please contact us via jobs@impact-initiatives.org