REACH Research Manager

•Support the IMPACT Country Coordinator and WoS Head of Programmes in external engagement in relation to REACH/IMPACT strategy or (when requested and with focal point) to fundraising and grants management.
•Develop proposals, concept notes, and budget in close coordination with the IMPACT Country Coordinator and WoS Head of Programmes, in line with the Unit and Country Strategies.
General Program Implementation:
•Ensure that all IMPACT programs contribute to supporting better aid planning and are aligned with IMPACT global, country, and Unit strategies;
•Ensure that all programs are planned in line with relevant Unit and project objectives and with IMPACT s research cycle and other relevant guidelines;
•Supervise all stages of program implementation, receiving regular updates from team members, providing inputs when required, and conducting field visits to program sites for monitoring, quality control and program staff mentoring and coaching;