Research Associate IDMC

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 5 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 5 (NRC) contracts.

IDMC’s research team produces actionable data, policy relevant analyses and tools to support planning and decision making and help prevent, prepare for and respond to internal displacement linked with conflict, violence, disasters and other causes. Key research themes include climate change, peacebuilding, return and durable solutions, urban displacement and the socioeconomic impacts of displacement on different groups of affected people including women, men, LGBTIQ communities, children, youth and people with disabilities.

IDMC is now looking for a Research Associate with demonstrated research, analysis and writing skills as well as solid experience using quantitative data and statistical tools to join their research team.

What you will do:

Reporting to the Head of Programmes and working closely with the Progress Monitoring Researcher, you will support research on the risks, drivers and impacts of internal displacement, identify relevant literature and data sources and analyse qualitative and quantitative data to produce actionable information and policy.

The main roles and responsibilities for this position are:

1. Support research on the risks, drivers and impacts of internal displacement linked with conflict, violence, sudden or slow onset disasters;
2. Identify relevant literature and data sources to inform IDMC’s research on internal displacement;
3. Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to produce actionable information and policy relevant analyses to help prevent, prepare for and respond to internal displacement in various contexts.
4. Disseminate research findings and key messages through high quality publications and presentations at public events and tailored briefings to key stakeholders;
5. Support the implementation of specific research projects, including administrative and financial procedures and drafting inputs for grant proposals and donor reports;
6. Contribute to the overall work of the research team through team meetings, proposals for new research projects, feedback and support to other team members and contribution to joint projects with the rest of the research team and with other teams at IDMC.

If you are curious and would like to learn more about this opportunity, please see here for the full job description.

What you will bring:

IDMC is looking for a Research Associate with a solid understanding of the risks, drivers and impacts of internal displacement in different contexts and proven experience collecting, analysing and presenting information on internal displacement. The successful candidate will possess a strong ability to question, understand and evaluate quantitative and qualitative research on internal displacement.

In addition, you will have:

• Master’s degree or above in international relations, development, political science, social science, economy, migration or a related field;
• Perfect command of the English language, both written and oral; knowledge of another language a plus.
• Demonstrated interest for development or humanitarian work.
• Strong initiative and collaborative working style.
• Experience engaging with technical partners.
• Experience working in countries affected by internal displacement a plus.

What makes this position attractive?

• A challenging and exciting opportunity with an international team dedicated to advancing practical, data-based solutions to internal displacement.
• A 12-month full-time contract with NRC in Geneva (candidates need to be EU/EFTA citizens or have a valid work permit for Geneva, Switzerland in order to be eligible for this role - please ensure to include this information in your application);
• Salary and benefits according to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions. This position is a grade 5 on NRC Geneva's 12 grade salary scale, and the starting gross annual salary for this position is 76,230 CHF.
• Flexible working arrangements according to the NRC Geneva Hybrid working policy.

We are also looking for people who share our values:

• To be dedicated in what we do;
• To be innovative with our solutions;
• To act as one unified and inclusive team;
• To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible.

Are you interested? Please apply through our online application tool, and make sure to attach a cover letter and your CV.

For reasons related to the procedure for work permits in Switzerland, only candidates with an EU/EFTA nationality or a valid work permit for Geneva, Switzerland can be considered for this role. Kindly specify your permit in the application if relevant

We look forward to receiving your application!