About the Role

The (Senior) Research Officer will manage and implement research cycles, including preparation, data collection, analysis, drafting, dissemination and evaluation. The role involves engagement with partners and humanitarian stakeholders, supervision of assessment teams, project cycle management, data protection and support for thematic and multi-sectoral assessments in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan research cycles and identify knowledge gaps.
• Conduct secondary data review and design gender-sensitive, inclusive methodologies.
• Develop tools with GIS and data teams and prepare Terms of Reference.
• Coordinate enumerator training, data collection, assessment logistics and partner engagement.
• Monitor progress, document methodology changes and ensure data quality and confidentiality.
• Analyse primary and secondary data and draft reports, briefs, factsheets and presentations.
• Coordinate mapping and spatial representation with GIS colleagues.
• Present findings to partners and promote use of research outputs.
• Document lessons learned and support monitoring and evaluation.
• Monitor project deliverables, budgets and resources.
• Supervise, coach and build the capacity of assessment staff as required.

Requirements

• Excellent academic qualifications, preferably a Master’s degree in Economics, social sciences, humanitarian studies, protection, development or a related field.
• Proven experience with complex research methods, especially cash-based programming, AAP research or MSNA reporting.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative research, sampling, mixed methods and data analysis.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; R, SPSS or STATA experience is an advantage.
• NVivo or Atlas.ti experience is an asset.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience for Research Officer; at least 3 years for Senior Research Officer.
• Humanitarian experience, especially cash programming or AAP projects, is highly desirable.
• Team management, training and mentoring experience.
• Excellent communication, writing and reporting skills.
• Ability to multitask, work independently and operate in challenging security environments.
• Previous experience in Nigeria or the Sahel/West and Central Africa region is desirable.
• Fluency in English required.

Contract and Benefits

Department: REACH. Contract duration: 6 months. Starting date: October 2026. Salary: CHF 2,100–2,520 monthly before income tax, plus a USD 300 monthly living allowance, subject to the organization’s salary grid and applicable adjustments. Benefits include accommodation and food in the guesthouse, insurance, pension, repatriation assistance, covered flights and visa fees, annual leave and pre-departure training.

How to Apply

Apply through the external applicants link provided. Position level: Officer. Job field: Monitoring & Evaluation, Research & Assessment. Base: Dakar, Senegal.