Junior Research Officer

vor 2 Wochen


Genf, Schweiz Impact Initiatives Vollzeit

We are currently looking for a Junior Research Officer to join our global team in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Junior Research Officer will be part of the IMPACT Research Department and under the supervision of the Research Manager – Africa & Europe Unit. Specifically, the objective of the Regional Units is to ensure all IMPACT research cycles are meeting/exceeding internal standards, wider academic research standards and ethics in the 1) research methods, 2) data processing and analysis practices, and 3) data interpretation, data visualisation and research reporting practices being used within IMPACT.

To achieve this objective, each Unit:

  • Provides day-to-day support and advice (including review and validation of all relevant outputs) to IMPACT country teams on all aspects of research cycle implementation.
  • Develops tools and guidelines, and engages with internal and external stakeholders, to strengthen and standardise research practices within IMPACT.
  • Contributes to IMPACT’s capacity building efforts vis-à-vis research.
  • Contributes to strengthening quality of research within IMPACT through the capitalisation of best practices and lessons learned.

Within this setup, the Junior Research Officer will support with (1) reviewing research design, data and analysis outputs (mainly qualitative), and final information products from research conducted within the relevant regional portfolio, (2) development of tools and guidelines to improve research quality within IMPACT, and (3) process follow-up for research cycles being followed.

Compensation and Benefits
  • For this position, gross salary between 4’800 CHF and 5’000 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 520 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.

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