Senior Research Officer (Cash & Markets & livelihoods) (External Applicants)

Job Summary

The Senior Research Officer supports the implementation of REACH’s Cash, Markets & Livelihoods assessments in Gaza and the West Bank. The role involves managing research cycles, data collection, analysis, reporting, and collaboration with partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute assessment and analysis activities aligned with project objectives and IMPACT guidelines.
• Manage research design, data collection, and analysis stages of assessments.
• Collaborate with the cash, markets & livelihoods team to ensure coordinated outputs.
• Guide secondary data reviews to enhance understanding of the context and strategic objectives.
• Develop and implement market-based assessments including cash feasibility, labour market, and livelihood assessments.
• Conduct semi-structured interviews with key informants to complement quantitative data.
• Support training of trainers and data collection staff using developed materials.
• Coordinate internally with HQ and research teams and externally with partners and clusters to align research and response efforts.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in humanitarian settings including assessments and research analysis.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, including experience with key informant interviews and quantitative tool design (KoBo).
• Good understanding of the aid system and humanitarian coordination forums.
• Prior experience in cash and market research or related fields.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and emotional intelligence in sensitive situations.
• Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant disciplines such as international studies, development, humanitarian response, data science, or political science.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with R, SPSS, STATA or other statistical software is an asset.
• Ability to operate in complex and challenging security environments.
• Fluency in English is required.

What the company offers

• Monthly salary between 2,580 CHF and 2,640 CHF before income tax plus a 300 USD living allowance.
• Accommodation and food provided in the guesthouse.
• Enrollment in Swiss private pension fund, health insurance, life insurance, and repatriation assistance.
• Flight tickets every 6 months and visa fees covered; in-country travel and professional expenses fully covered.
• Annual leave of 36 days plus public holidays and family/compassionate leave when applicable.

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