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REQUIREMENTS

• Years of work experience At least 2 years of relevant working experience in a similar role in data science, preferably in the humanitarian field;

• Research skills Proficiency and proven experience with research methods, including both quantitative and qualitative research. Excellent analytical skills, experience conducting multi-sectoral analysis highly desirable;

• Statistical skills Strong statistical and analytical skills including correlation and regression analysis;

• Software skills Advanced knowledge of R, STATA, Python or equivalent statistical software (with a willingness to develop advanced R skills). Knowledge of ArcGIS or Power Bi an advantage;

• Level of independence Proven ability to work independently;

• Communication/reporting skills Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting;

• Organizational and coordination skills Strong presentation, and organisational skills;

• Multi-tasking skills Ability to multitask with tight deadlines;

• Cross-cultural work environment Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;

• Academic qualifications Excellent academic qualifications, preferably including a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (Computer or Data Science, Statistics, Social Science, Economics, or related);

• Security environment Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.

• Experience in geographical region Past experience in the region is desirable;

• Language skills Fluency in English required.

  
  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• For this position, salary between 2’160 CHF and 2’280 CHF monthly (before income tax), etc as well as a monthly living allowance of 300 USD

  NB – IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education of staff. A location-dependent security and/or isolation adjustment is then applied as a recognition that some staff are required to work in difficult places where living and working conditions are much more difficult than elsewhere.

• Accommodation and food provided in a guesthouse. Depending on the country situation, a contribution to a housing allowance of up to 75% of country-specific benchmark can be considered instead. NB – IMPACT is hosted by ACTED in this country

• Enrolment in Swiss private pension fund (Swisslife – approx. 9.975% of staff gross salary), health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance

• Accompanied status does not apply to this position

• Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered (in-country travel costs and professional expenses are fully covered)

• Contribution to the luggage transportation: between 20 and 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract (+ luggage and personal property insurance)

• Annual leave of 36 days per year. Public holidays of the country of assignment. Family/compassionate leave when applicable.

• Predeparture induction – 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives’s HQ in Geneva + one week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ in Paris, including a 4-days in situ security training;

• Enrolment in IMPACT Initiatives Research Foundational Learning Programme within the first 3 months from the start of contract.

• IMPACT prioritizes the psychological safety of its staff and the health insurance provided covers, among others, up to 1000 € per year of psychosocial counselling fees