107 Senior Sports Analytics Manager jobs in Nairobi

Our client is a multinational financial services firm, with a significant footprint.

Based in either Nairobi or Kuala Lumpur, this role will play a critical role in supporting their internal audit activities by providing insights through the analysis and correlation of data extracted from various systems across the business. Through advanced data analytics techniques, the role will enable the audit team to identify control failures, assess risks, and provide independent assurance to senior leadership that risks are being managed effectively and remain within the organization's approved risk appetite.

Key analytical activities include:

• Data profiling:
  Generating statistics to provide context and background on business processes.
• Reperformance testing:
  Re-performing calculations to validate transactions (e.g., payroll, claims), metrics from management information reports, and analytics models.
• Exception detection:
  Identifying instances where known restrictions, policies, or guidelines have not been followed.
• Anomaly detection:
  Detecting unusual or unexpected patterns of behaviour through data analysis.
• Root cause analysis:
  Identifying and quantifying the factors contributing to control failures and providing actionable insights.

The role also supports the internal audit leadership team in assessing the overall effectiveness of risk management practices.

Scope of the Role

As part of the regional audit resource pool, the Data Analytics Manager will be responsible for:

• Applying data analytics tools such as
  SQL
  and
  Python
  to support audit teams across the full audit lifecycle, from planning through closure.
• Detecting symptoms of control failures by analyzing operational data and providing insights to audit leads.
• Developing and maintaining
  continuous auditing dashboards
  using visualization tools such as
  Tableau
  or
  Power BI
  , providing clear visibility of control effectiveness across business units.
• Identifying trends and emerging themes that support the development of opinions on the organization's overall control environment.
• Supporting leadership in delivering continuous improvement initiatives and meeting stakeholder reporting requirements.
• Collaborating with internal teams, including
  IT
  and
  Compliance
  , to facilitate efficient data sourcing for audits and analytics initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with audit directors, internal audit leadership, and operational management teams.
• Deliver analytics outputs in line with internal methodologies and audit timelines.
• Provide audit leads with timely, accurate data-driven insights during fieldwork.
• Present audit findings to senior management, ensuring that appropriate responses are obtained for each identified issue.
• Manage analytics projects effectively, taking ownership of deliverables from start to finish.

Core Competencies

• Strong technical skills with
  SQL
  and
  Python (Pandas Library)
  for data analytics.
• Proficiency in visualization tools such as
  Tableau
  and/or
  Power BI
  .
• Advanced knowledge of
  Python
  /
  R
  for text analytics, NLP, predictive analytics, or machine learning is highly desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.

Knowledge & Experience

• Hands-on technical experience
  mining, cleaning, and analyzing data using databases and analytics tools.
• Strong working knowledge of SQL in a relational database environment.
• Solid experience using Python for data analysis and automation.
• Experience with machine learning and predictive analytics is advantageous.
• Background in
  financial services
  preferred, ideally with exposure to
  insurance
  or
  investment management
  sectors.
• Experience working within an
  audit
  or
  risk management
  environment is highly desirable.
• Exceptional attention to detail and logical problem-solving abilities.
• A collaborative team player with the ability to build and maintain professional respect within the team and across departments.

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Job Summary
To provide specialist advise and support in the preparation, development and analysis of financial data to provide accurate information to inform decisions enhancing stability, growth & profitability, through the execution of predefined objectives.

Job Description
Job purpose
Overall responsibility for the financial management of the Total Bank Cost space and Cost Efficiency. The role includes oversight of past, present and future financial performance of the Total Bank and various Functions, including the strategic objective of aligning to Absa Bank Kenya Plc.

• Senior stakeholder and relationship management is a key driver in-order to deliver financial objectives by leveraging off Finance, Functions, and other infrastructure groups across the organization.
• Identifying cost trends and financial risks with the presentation of these views alongside the financials at the various exco's and steercos.
• Delivering and presenting of accurate financial information in-order to assist in strategic decisions for Management (CFO, Functions, Sourcing, Board, CMC)
• Support all functions in decision-making process by providing insights into their financial performance, identifying potential cost risks and opportunities, and making recommendations and improvements.
• Provide financial planning and analysis, forecasting and monitoring the Total Bank financial performance to assist the CFO in driving the costs strategy.

Key Accountabilities
Strategy and planning

• Undertake key elements of strategic management activity, involving the identification of how value is created, destroyed, and driven in the function from a cost perspective.
• To support the business in its Outlook/Shape//MTP/STP/RAF processes.
• Support in completion, driving and tracking of the bank cost strategy.
• Lead in budgeting process, outlook and actual Numbers updates, and provide commentary to the performance metrics and actions.

Business Performance management

• To develop and report financial and other performance measures (metrics) required by the business e.g., the Monthly Business review Pack, Benefits Management Committee and Board papers.
• To monitor actual performance against target and to analyse variances.
• Support input of the financials to the investor relations packs, support management in investor relations sessions, press release and the results announcement.
• To respond to routine and ad hoc information requests.
• To produce reports that enable the identification options for improved financial performance and cost reduction.
• To support the business – in the production and review of specific technical elements of Management Accounts KPIs, margins review, Cost drivers.

Decision Support

• To provide support and analysis on a range of technical issues in connection with the Financial and Management Accounts e.g., variance/trend analysis (actuals v budget) makeup of specific costs etc.
• Lead in CFO/Finance mission statement updates, provide commentary to the performance metrics and actions.
• Provide analytics and trends to inform decision making/investment decisions

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Maintain and build key relationships across the organization to effectively drive cost strategy and protect value.
• Understand and identify key sustainable requests from stakeholders including adhoc requests.
• Ability to Implement actions without the direct responsibility of resources.
• Negotiate and leverage information off different groups across the organization in-order to meet stakeholder demands.
• Become the "go-to" person for all key senior stakeholders for all Finance matters relating to Costs.
• Liaise with centre to respond on all country costs queries.
• Provide feedback and updates on Cost financial / business matters.
• Communicate the cost related objectives to relevant stakeholders, ensuring alignment to the wider Absa objectives.
• To develop and report Costs financial and other performance measures (metrics) required by the business e.g. the Cost Monthly Business Review Pack, Monthly Efficiency Committee Steerco meeting, Cost CMC inputs, Cost Flash and Board papers, etc.

Team and staff Management

• Take responsibility for personal performance development, training and career development plans and ensure they are relevant and progressed.
• Develop cost health, check and challenge through regular training of cost champions

Qualifications Required.

• Bachelor's degree in finance & related fields
• Accounting Qualifications

Experience Required.

• Progressive experience in finance

Skills Required To Undertake The Role.

• Strong financial analytical and diagnostic skills
• Strong planning skills
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Excellent understanding of business strategy and competitive activity
• Good understanding of global and domestic economic trends
• Ability to work to tight deadlines without compromising accuracy
• Strong team player with good interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to influence senior management across the business.
• Experience in the financial services environment.
• Understanding of the broader economic and regulatory environment which Absa operates in.
• Good PC/systems skills.
• Learning agility
• Application Deadline – 9th October 2025***

Absa Bank Kenya is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Education
Higher Diplomas: Financial Sciences (Required)

About Tala
Tala is on a mission to unleash the economic power of the Global Majority – the 4 billion people overlooked by existing financial systems. With nearly half a billion dollars raised from equity and debt, we are serving millions of customers across three continents. Tala has been named by the
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Impact 20 list,
CNBC
's Disruptor 50 five years in a row,
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's World's Top Fintech Company,
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Fintech 50 list for eight years running, and Chief's The New Era of Leadership Award. We are expanding across product offerings, countries and crypto and are looking for people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about our m ission.

By creating a unique platform that enables lending and other financial services around the globe, people in emerging markets are able to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals with confidence. Currently, over nine million people across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India have used Tala products. Due to our global team, we have a remote-first approach, and also have offices in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India.

Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we'd love to hear from you

We are seeking a Market Finance Strategy and Analytics Manager who is passionate about developing a deep understanding of the business and utilizing data to inform strategic analysis and operational decision-making. This role will lead financial planning and business forecasting across the KE market, as well as drive key business initiatives within departments.

What You'll Do

• Understand the key drivers of the local business (e.g. growth, repayment, conversion, unit economics/lifetime value of customer) and collaborate with both Corporate FP&A and local cross-functional teams to articulate market strategy, monitor critical KPIs and support corporate forecasting
• Support the head of finance in different analyses and perform detailed financial analysis to model out new investments, business cases, and strategic initiatives, identifying the potential risks & opportunities across different scenarios
• Report on monthly market financial performance and analyze variances to plan/forecast, articulating the impact to the business from both the vertical (revenue/profit) as well as horizontal (unit economics/LTV) perspective
• Support annual corporate operational planning and reforecasts, including budgeting for headcount, OPEX, and capital allocation
• Support local CLT in any analytical need and be an advocate of the market
• Liaise between in-market teams and country leadership to ensure alignment around business and financial objectives;
• Other ad-hoc projects and analysis
• Invest in the team - bring your own personality, quirks, and let's have fun while leveling each other and the business up

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or other quantitative degree
• Experience in Finance or Accounting (minimum of 5 years of experience);
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence in an unstructured, cross-functional environment
• Deeply analytical problem-solver. Bonus points for experience with data analytics languages (e.g. SQL, Python) and/or data visualization tools (e.g. Looker, Amplitude, Tableau)
• Excellent proficiency in Excel

Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we're proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

• Collect, clean, and process large datasets from various sports events and platforms.
• Develop and implement statistical models to analyze player performance, team strategies, and game outcomes.
• Create compelling data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to coaches, management, and other stakeholders.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and track progress towards strategic goals.
• Conduct predictive analysis to forecast game results, player development, and injury risks.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to translate data insights into practical game plans and training regimes.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in sports analytics, data science, and related technologies.
• Develop and maintain databases and dashboards for real-time performance monitoring.
• Contribute to the development of innovative analytical tools and methodologies.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Assist in scouting and player recruitment by analyzing potential talent based on performance metrics.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Sports Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience in sports analytics, data analysis, or a similar role.
• Proficiency in statistical programming languages such as R, Python, or SQL.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Matplotlib.
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning, and predictive analytics techniques.
• Deep knowledge of sports rules, strategies, and common performance metrics across multiple disciplines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and collaborate remotely.
• Experience with the sports landscape in **Mombasa, Mombasa, KE** is a plus, but not mandatory for this remote position.

• Collect and clean sports performance data from various sources, including wearable devices, video analysis, and statistical databases.
• Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms to identify trends, predict outcomes, and optimize performance.
• Analyze game footage and athlete movements to extract key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Translate complex data findings into clear, concise, and actionable insights for coaching staff and athletes.
• Create comprehensive reports and visualizations to communicate findings effectively.
• Collaborate with coaches and training staff to understand their needs and tailor analytical approaches.
• Stay current with the latest research and technologies in sports science, analytics, and performance optimization.
• Contribute to the development of new data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
• Present findings and recommendations in a compelling manner to stakeholders.

• Design, develop, and implement sophisticated statistical models and algorithms to analyze sports performance data.
• Identify trends, patterns, and insights that can enhance athletic performance, strategy, and fan experience.
• Collaborate with coaches and athletes to understand their data needs and provide tailored analytical support.
• Lead and mentor a team of junior sports analysts, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and ensure data integrity.
• Create compelling data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to diverse audiences.
• Contribute to the development of new analytical tools and platforms.
• Stay current with advancements in sports analytics, machine learning, and relevant technologies.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Manage multiple analytical projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery and impactful results.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, Sports Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in sports analytics or a related field, with a proven track record of leadership.
• Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, and data mining.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with SQL.
• Strong experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Deep understanding of various sports and their underlying performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team in a remote setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for sports innovation.

• Collect, clean, and analyze vast amounts of sports data from various sources, including performance metrics, statistical databases, and video analysis.
• Develop and implement sophisticated analytical models to assess player and team performance.
• Identify key trends, patterns, and anomalies in performance data to provide actionable insights.
• Create compelling visualizations and reports to communicate findings to coaches, athletes, and executive staff.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to integrate data insights into training programs and game strategies.
• Conduct predictive analysis to forecast outcomes and identify potential areas of risk or opportunity.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in sports analytics technology, methodologies, and relevant sports science research.
• Develop custom dashboards and tools to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) in real-time.
• Provide statistical support for scouting and player recruitment processes.
• Contribute to the development of data-driven performance strategies that align with the client's objectives.

• Proven experience as a Sports Data Analyst or in a similar analytical role within the sports industry.
• Strong quantitative and statistical analysis skills, with expertise in data modeling and interpretation.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, and relevant sports analytics software.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and creating effective reports.
• Deep understanding of various sports, their rules, and performance metrics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data insights to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Sports Science, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Passion for sports and a commitment to leveraging data for performance enhancement.

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive digital marketing campaigns across various platforms, including Google Ads, social media advertising (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and programmatic display.
• Define target audiences, craft compelling ad copy and creatives, and optimize campaign performance based on data-driven insights.
• Manage and meticulously track campaign budgets, ensuring maximum ROI and efficient spend allocation.
• Conduct in-depth performance analysis using tools like Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, and other relevant platforms to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement A/B testing strategies for ad creatives, landing pages, and targeting parameters to enhance conversion rates.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as CPA, ROAS, CTR, and LTV, and provide regular performance reports to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with content creators, designers, and web development teams to ensure cohesive and effective campaign execution.
• Stay current with the latest digital marketing trends, algorithm updates, and emerging technologies.
• Utilize customer data and insights to inform segmentation and personalization strategies.
• Provide strategic recommendations for campaign expansion and optimization based on performance data and market analysis.
• Manage relationships with advertising vendors and technology partners.
• Contribute to the overall marketing strategy and roadmap, focusing on measurable outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in digital marketing, with a strong emphasis on performance marketing and paid media.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and optimizing large-scale paid advertising campaigns across multiple channels.
• In-depth knowledge of Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, and other major advertising platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics) and experience with tag management systems (e.g., GTM).
• Strong understanding of A/B testing methodologies and CRO principles.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex strategies and results.
• Ability to thrive in a fully remote, fast-paced, and results-oriented environment.
• Experience with marketing automation platforms and CRM systems is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively.

Kenya

Research Manager - Systems Strengthening and Localization Unit for Sudan, based in Nairobi

Organization

• IMPACT Initiatives

Posted 20 Oct 2025 Closing date 3 Nov 2025

BACKGROUND ON IMPACT AND REACH
Created in 2010, IMPACT is a Geneva-based NGO and the largest independent data provider in contexts of crisis. IMPACT aims to support a range of stakeholders in making better, more informed decisions in humanitarian, stabilization, and development settings. Through our team of assessment, data, geospatial, and thematic specialists, IMPACT promotes the design of people-centred research and set standards for collecting and analysing rigorous, high quality data in complex environments. Over the past 15 years, IMPACT has been growing in size and geographic reach to become one of the largest humanitarian research agencies in the humanitarian sector.

IMPACT's teams implement assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and organisational capacity-building programmes in direct partnership with aid actors. IMPACT's team is composed of over 200 full-time international experts as well as a roster of consultants, who are currently implementing over 50 programmes in over 30 countries across Africa, Middle East and North Africa, Central and South-east Asia, and Eastern Europe.

We are currently looking for a Research Manager to lead our Systems Strengthening and Localization Unit for the Sudan mission.

Department
: Systems Strengthening and Localization (SSL) Unit

Position
:
Research Manager
Contract duration
: 6 months (with possibility to extend depending on funding)

Starting Date
: 15 October

Location
: Nairobi, Kenya or Kampala, Uganda

COUNTRY PROFILE
Clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted in Khartoum on 15 April 2023 and spread quickly across the country. Civilians have fled areas affected by fighting in large numbers, including to Chad, Egypt and South Sudan. Prices of food, fuel and other basic goods have skyrocketed skyrocketing, making critical goods unaffordable for many people. Half of Sudan's population are in need of humanitarian assistance, and the country is on the verge of a catastrophic hunger crisis. Humanitarian organizations are racing to respond to the most pressing needs wherever and whenever feasible, with access issues complicating the ability of actors to respond. In this fast-evolving context, IMPACT Initiatives is working to inform the emergency response to enable effective prioritization with scarce resources.

POSITION PROFILE

The Research Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the new Systems Strengthening and Localization Unit, under the supervision of the IMPACT Deputy Country Coordinator, and IMPACT HQ in Geneva. The candidate should have a strong technical background in humanitarian research with demonstrated experience in information process optimization and coordination among a range of operational actors. The role combines strategic leadership, analytical oversight and stakeholder engagement with a focus on fostering mutually beneficial relationships. The position requires excellent external engagement skills considering the fragmented and dynamic operational environment, as well as strong managerial capacity to build and develop a new unit team. Candidates need to be comfortable representing IMPACT with donors and external partners.

Responsibilities
The Research Manager's responsibilities will include:

STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

• Under the guidance of the Deputy Country Coordinator, lead the design and roll-out of research strategies for the Systems Strengthening and Localization (SSL) Unit, ensuring alignment with a diverse humanitarian and operational landscape;
• Identify gaps and opportunities for systems strengthening approaches, building a credible portfolio of workstreams that influence operations in the Darfurs and facilitate improved coordination
• In close collaboration with the Country Representative, build and implement a new strategy for IMPACT to scale up in new areas in country
• Oversee the development and execution of the Sudan mission's localization strategy, including managing key deliverables such as skill exchange sessions with local responders and joint assessments with local partners
• Develop and implement dissemination strategies to strengthen the impact of the SSL Unit programmes;
• Engagement with HQ on SSL Unit research and/or coordination and provide support to relevant IMPACT Global Community of Practices (CoPs).

EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT

• Co-design and manage research partnerships with operational actors including local and non-traditional actors, establishing a framework for mutual accountability, coordination and data safety standards
• Engage closely with new subnational coordination structures such as the Area Based Coordination in the Darfurs and identify areas of support from IMPACT
• Engage closely with national responders to build joint research cycles and projects
• In coordination with the Country Representative, represent REACH with donors, partners, and the wider development community working on Sudan.

STAFF MANAGEMENT

• In collaboration with the Deputy Country Coordinator and Country Representative, hire the necessary capacity to build the unit
• Direct management of international and national team members in Sudan, Kenya and Uganda, including recruitment and staff career management. The RM will have to build the unit in close collaboration with the DCC and CR.
• Build relevant processes for the new unit and build the capacity of team members to engage with new approaches and research designs, as well as to leverage IMPACT standards in a constrained operational environment
• Day-to-day management of team members, including the development of work plans and performance indicators.

PROJECT/RESEARCH CYCLE MANAGEMENT

• Develop and oversee two new markets systems research cycles aimed at supporting market strengthening activities
• Ensure all assessments and analysis are planned and implemented in a structured and coherent manner, in line with relevant project and strategic objectives, and with global IMPACT guidelines;
• Oversee all research cycles, including reviewing ToRs, methodology notes, tools, products and dissemination strategies.
• Ensure the writing and production of timely, accurate and analytically rigorous reports, assessments, and factsheets;
• Ensure relevant stakeholders and partners are engaged in assessment design and planning;
• Monitor output achievement, project expenditure and ensure timely completion of the project.
• Actively advocate for the improving of analysis within IMPACT products, and using common methodologies, tools and analysis frameworks across units where relevant

GRANTS MANAGEMENT

• Support the Country Representative with managing grants in the SSL Unit, including initial discussions with donors, conceptualization of new projects, drafting proposals, regular reporting, and M&E;
• Under the guidance of the Country Representative, oversee the financial management of all grants covering Markets and Systems Strengthening projects, including oversight of budget and expenditure;
• Ensure that contractual obligations are met in terms of programs deliverables.
• The Research Manager will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes. They will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT and its partners or collected during his/her assignment with IMPACT.

Requirements

• Years of work experience At least 5 years of relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting, such as program management, evaluation and assessments;
• Familiarity with aid system Good understanding of the aid system and the research community. Prior experience with implementing organizations strongly preferred.
• Experience in coordination structures Experience operating in fragmented responses with multiple partners and actors to coordinate. Experience working in an INGO consortia is an asset
• Research skills Excellent quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, and data analysis experience required;
• Management experience Demonstrated team management skills, including remote management;
• Communication skills Strong communication skills required.
• Thematic experience Prior experience with systems strengthening, localization, and cash and markets.
• Experience in geographical region Past experience in Sudan is strongly preferred;
• Communication/reporting skills Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting and reviewing;
• Cross-cultural work environment Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility and work independently;
• Academic qualifications Excellent academic qualifications, including a master's degree in a relevant discipline;
• Software skills Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with R, SPSS and/or STATA or other statistical analysis software an asset
• Security environment Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.
• Language skills Fluency in English required, competency in Arabic is strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• For this position, salary between 3'120 CHF and 3'240 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 the guesthouse.
• Enrolment in Swiss private pension fund (Swisslife – approx. 9.975% of staff gross salary), health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance.
• 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;
• 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.

How to apply

Please apply directly on the website: Research Manager – Systems Strengthening and Localization Unit for Sudan, based in Nairobi (Link For External Applicants) | Impact

Job details

Country

• Kenya

City Nairobi Source

• IMPACT Initiatives

Type

• Job

Career category

• Information Management

Years of experience

• 5-9 years

Themes

• Health
• Protection and Human Rights

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