Assessment Team Lead in ACTED

ACTED is a French NGO founded in 1993 that supports vulnerable populations affected by humanitarian crises worldwide. ACTED provides ongoing support to vulnerable communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and preparedness for the long-term challenges facing populations in order to break the cycle of poverty, promote development and reduce vulnerability to disasters. Our employees are always ready to respond to emergencies, support and restore sustainable development through 450 projects in 43 countries.

ASSIGNMENT

IMPACT has been active in Ukraine since 2015, working primarily in government-controlled and non-government-controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk. Following the full-scale invasion in February 2022, IMPACT significantly scaled-up its activities, operating across the whole country to support evidence-based planning and prioritization.

IMPACT Initiatives is seeking an Associate Research Manager to lead the Monitoring and Rapid Analysis Team in Ukraine. Based in Kyiv, the role focuses on integrating humanitarian situation monitoring with rapid, issue-based and frontline-focused assessments to support timely, operationally relevant decision-making in a dynamic conflict environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working under the Humanitarian Needs Monitoring Unit (HNMU), the Associate Research Manager will oversee multiple concurrent research cycles – from design and data collection to analysis, dissemination and learning – while ensuring coherence between monitoring outputs and rapid analytical deep dives. The role includes direct line management of a multidisciplinary team and close oversight of partnerships with local organizations involved in data collection and contextual analysis.

The position involves regular engagement with humanitarian coordination structures, operational partners and donors to ensure analysis directly informs response planning, prioritization, access strategies and contingency planning. Candidates should bring strong leadership and analytical skills, experience managing teams and research in complex humanitarian contexts, and the ability to translate evolving evidence into clear, actionable insights.

This is a unique opportunity to shape how humanitarian monitoring and rapid analysis are operationalized in one of themost challenging humanitarian contexts globally.

Apply now to join IMPACT and support evidence-based humanitarian action in Ukraine.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 5 years of relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting, such as assessments, monitoring and evaluation, research design and analysis, etc.;
• Research skills Excellent quantitative and qualitative research data analysis experience required;
• Familiarity with aid system Good understanding of the aid system and the research community. Prior experience with humanitarian coordination forums preferred;
• Proven experience in team management in complex operational environments.
• Thematic experience Prior experience with humanitarian monitoring, rapid or frontline assessments, or applied research in conflict-affected settings is an asset.
• Communication/reporting skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with proven ability to draft concise analytical reports, briefs and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Academic qualifications Excellent academic qualifications, including a master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. international studies, development, humanitarian response, data science, political science, etc.);
• Software skills Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required, with familiarity with Kobo and experience in qualitative analysis tools or GIS considered an asset.
• Language skills Fluency in English is required

How to apply:

Please submit a CV in English to apply for this position. Please make sure your CV clearly shows why you would be a good fit for this position with REACH. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. ACTED is an equal opportunity employer.

Attention! According to current legislation, upon employment, citizens of Ukraine who are conscripted into the military must provide military registration documents and update their military registration data.

Attention! Per current legislation, individuals subject to military service duty must provide updated military registration documents while being employed.

We offer

• Official employment;
• Regular review of wages;
• 28 calendar days of annual leave;
• 3 additional vacation days per year according to internal policies;
• Payment of sick leave in the amount of 100% of salary (up to 15 days per year) according to internal policies;
• Ability to work remotely 2 days a week according to internal policies;
• Medical and life insurance after the end of the initial contract period;
• A comfortable modern office with a lounge area where tea and coffee are always available;
• A friendly multicultural team that supports development and openness;
• Access to consultations with a professional psychologist to support mental health;
• English language courses to improve communication skills;
• Prospects of career growth.

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