Research Manager, Intersectoral Unit—Venezuela

IMPACT Initiatives; Caracas; On-site; VES 41,555,000 - 42,284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided in guesthouse

Swiss pension and health insurance

Flight tickets every 6 months and visa

R&R after 3 months

36 days annual leave

Predeparture induction

Health insurance for counselling

Job summary

IMPACT Initiatives seeks a Research Manager to lead the Intersectoral Unit in Venezuela, based in Caracas. The contract duration is 6 months with a start date of 15/12/2026, reporting to the Country Representative and IMPACT HQ in Geneva.

The role blends analytical oversight with people management, coordinating with donors, data actors, humanitarian clusters and external partners to ensure rigorous research and timely dissemination.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant work experience in humanitarian settings.
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, and data analysis experience.
• Good understanding of the aid system and humanitarian coordination forums.
• Demonstrated team management skills, including remote management.
• Prior experience in the region/supporting is desirable.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting.
• Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility and independence.
• Fluency in Spanish and English required.

Responsibilities

• STAFF MANAGEMENT: Direct management of senior national team members and development of work plans and KPIs.
• PROJECT/RESEARCH CYCLE MANAGEMENT: Oversee all research cycles, review ToRs and dissemination strategies.
• GRANTS MANAGEMENT: Manage grants including proposals, reporting, and M&E.
• EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT: Represent REACH with donors, partners and the wider development community in Venezuela.
• STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT: Develop Intersectoral Unit strategy and engagement with technical forums.

Skills

Years of work experience

Research skills

Familiarity with aid system

Management experience

Thematic experience

Experience in geographical region

Communication/drafting skills

Cross-cultural work environment

Spanish and English language

Education

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

R

SPSS

STATA

Job description

IMPACT Initiatives seeks a Research Manager to lead the Intersectoral Unit in Venezuela, based in Caracas. The contract duration is 6 months with a start date of 15/12/2026, reporting to the Country Representative and IMPACT HQ in Geneva.

The role blends analytical oversight with people management, coordinating with donors, data actors, humanitarian clusters and external partners to ensure rigorous research and timely dissemination.