REACH Researcher – Markets and Livelihoods (Sudan)

About the role

IMPACT, a Geneva-based humanitarian research agency, is recruiting a REACH Researcher for its Sudan team, based in Nairobi. Working within the Systems Strengthening and Localization Unit and under the joint supervision of the Senior Assessment Officers for Markets and Livelihoods, the researcher supports the implementation of the Markets and Livelihoods research cycles in Sudan, covering research design, data collection, analysis and reporting, as well as technical support to partners on their own assessments.

Key responsibilities

• Support all stages of the research cycle: secondary data review, research design, tool development, data collection, analysis and report production.
• Conduct market systems and livelihoods research, including market functionality, supply and value chains, trader networks, labour demand and household livelihood strategies.
• Develop quantitative and qualitative data collection tools, sampling plans and analysis plans under the guidance of the Senior Assessment Officers.
• Train enumerators and partners, monitor data collection and ensure data quality and protection standards.
• Analyse and triangulate primary and secondary data to identify market trends, livelihood opportunities, constraints and evidence gaps.
• Produce market briefs, livelihood profiles, analytical reports, presentations and lessons learned.
• Provide technical support to partners on assessment design, tools, indicators and analytical approaches.
• Coordinate with research, GIS and data teams, humanitarian actors and market and livelihoods platforms, and contribute to joint analysis and harmonisation of partner tools.
• Monitor the changing context in Sudan, including market conditions, supply routes, prices and livelihood trends.

Required profile

• Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Economics, Development Studies, International Studies, Data Science, Political Science or a related field.
• At least three years of professional experience in humanitarian or development research, assessments, monitoring and evaluation or data analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in market systems analysis, market or value chain assessments, labour market analysis or livelihoods research.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; strong working knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable.
• Valid documentation authorising work in Kenya is mandatory.
• Experience in Sudan or the wider region, and familiarity with humanitarian coordination mechanisms, are desirable.
• Ability to work in a complex and challenging security environment.

Required skills

• Practical experience in qualitative and quantitative research design, data collection, analysis and tool development.
• Strong analytical, report-writing and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with KoBo and statistical software such as R, SPSS or STATA is an advantage.

Applications with a cover letter and CV as a single document must be sent by 5.00 PM on 29 October 2026 via the ACTED careers page; screening is on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.