IMPACT INITIATIVES

IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organization manages several initiatives, including REACH, AGORA, and PANDA. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data collection, management, analysis, and GIS. IMPACT is a sister organization of ACTED, an international NGO headquartered in Paris and present in some thirty countries. The two organizations have a strong complementarity formalized in a global partnership, allowing IMPACT to benefit from ACTED's operational support in its areas of intervention.

We are currently looking for an analyst to join the cash team in the DRC.

Department: Cash Team

Title : Senior Analyst

Contract duration: 6 months (extension desirable after confirmation of funding)

Work location: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Contract start date: May 2026

COUNTRY PROFILE

Since 2016, IMPACT—currently present in Kinshasa, Goma, Bukavu, and Kalemie—has been providing rapid and in-depth assessments, information management services, and mapping through its three initiatives, REACH, AGORA, and PANDA, to inform humanitarian planning and action in the DRC. All publicly available information products produced by the mission in the DRC can be accessed on the REACH resource center .

The DRC continues to face an acute and complex humanitarian crisis. Recurring conflicts in the eastern provinces, health crises and natural disasters, as well as the chronic poverty suffered by a large part of the population, all contribute to the high level of humanitarian needs. According to the 2025 Humanitarian Needs Outlook, 21.2 million people in the DRC require humanitarian assistance.

PROJECTS

The cash team was created in 2025 as part of a strategic reflection on the importance of cash in humanitarian aid in the DRC and the value of REACH's work in this area. This team's objectives are to: 1) Monitor the prices of essential goods included in the minimum expenditure basket defined by the CWG and market functionality indicators in the operational areas of response actors; 2) Produce analyses to provide trends in the evolution of prices of basic goods and functionality several times a year, thus enabling actors to better contextualize their response and reassess transfer values; 3) Conduct thematic assessments related to markets and the economic situation to address information gaps among actors involved in cash transfers; and 4) Support the national CWG and provincial CWGs by developing tools and analyses to support the activities of their members.

In 2026, the team plans to work on five main projects: 1) Continue technical co-chairing of the CWG, 2) Expand ICSM to more markets and geographic areas through strengthened partnerships with other NGOs, 3) Develop ad hoc analyses and thematic assessments in collaboration with the CWG to better inform the response.

JOB PROFILE

Under the supervision of the Research Specialist, the Senior Analyst will have two main objectives: 1) to support the cash team, particularly with technical research-related tasks, and 2) to serve as the analytical focal point within the IMPACT DRC mission, conducting analyses of urgent needs as well as other potential analytical projects that could be implemented. The ideal candidate will be eager to work in a dynamic organization, with the opportunity to develop skills in data analysis and external coordination. Strategic and technical support will be provided by the IMPACT coordination team in the DRC and the IMPACT team at headquarters in Geneva.

FUNCTIONS

The senior analyst will be assigned the following tasks:

Analytical support to the cash team (75%)

• In collaboration with the research specialist, identify relevant research themes for ad hoc assessments and analyses on cash-related topics, and develop Terms of Reference, collection and analysis tools, and write reports and factsheets;

• Working on cash-related analyses using available data, such as trend analyses, thematic analyses, and other types of analyses that may be requested by the CWG or other stakeholders;

• Provide support on the ICSM team's research tasks related to reviewing data cleaning and fact sheets produced monthly as part of the usual cycle, and provide feedback and guidance to the teams;

• Participate in disseminating the results of the analyses that the analyst will have carried out;

• Participate in external engagement meetings to contribute to advocacy around

Acute Needs Analysis (25%)

• Ensure overall project planning in your context: align country-specific work plan with global objectives, liaise with national coordination and headquarters to ensure coordination and on-time delivery.

• Review and consolidate secondary datasets and propose proactive solutions to address data gaps: synthesize data from relevant sources in the country (including, but not limited to, other REACH assessments, UN agencies and international NGOs, as well as public data sources), assess data reliability, identify critical gaps and help decide where and how to launch a targeted and lightweight primary data collection.

• Developing contextual understanding and stakeholder networks: developing and maintaining a county-level network to improve understanding of the context and what useful outcomes might look like, and supporting joint analysis with relevant stakeholders.

• Leading analysis and interpretation: applying defined frameworks (e.g., mortality risk) and IMPACT's global analytical guidance to produce a structured, coherent analysis adapted to the context of urgent humanitarian needs.

• Write up the results and support their dissemination: write the analysis report, including collaborating with GIS managers to produce visual materials where appropriate, and lead the presentation of the findings to clusters, working groups and donors, as needed.

• Contribute to learning for future analyses: support lessons learned and propose improvements to global analytical processes and directions.

CONFIDENTIALITE

• The senior analyst will be responsible for maintaining the highest level of confidentiality for data collected in the field and ensuring adherence to global personal data protection processes. They will implement mechanisms to prevent the unauthorized sharing of information gathered during their mission, in collaboration with the data management team at headquarters.

ACCOUNTABILITY TO COMMUNITIES AND BENEFICIARIES

• The senior analyst, like all other IMPACT staff members, is responsible for ensuring that relationships with the communities in which IMPACT and its partners work are conducted respectfully and consultatively. Particular attention must be paid to ensuring that communities are properly consulted and informed about the objectives, activities, and methodologies of IMPACT projects.

PROFILE

• Excellent academic qualifications, Master's level in economics, statistics, social sciences, international relations, development studies or other relevant subjects;

• At least 3 to 4 years of relevant professional experience in the humanitarian or development sector in research, information management or monitoring and evaluation;

• Interest in topics related to economics in general and market monitoring in particular;

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills: experience in interpreting complex data and ability to assess the quality of different data sources;

• Understanding of the humanitarian coordination system: understanding of HPC and inter-agency needs analyses and assessments, and experience of collaborating with various actors (clusters, donors, United Nations agencies) in the context of humanitarian intervention;

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills: proven ability to identify trends, contextualize findings and synthesize complex information into actionable conclusions for diverse humanitarian audiences;

• Strong writing skills: experience in producing clear and concise documents for a humanitarian audience, combining text and visuals for maximum impact.

• Good command of French, English an asset, knowledge of a local language in the DRC, particularly Swahili, would also be an asset;

• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools such as R, SPSS, STATA, ENA or GIS software and graphic design software such as InDesign will be a strong asset;

• Ability to work on multiple tasks with short deadlines and to effectively meet deadlines, thanks to an excellent ability to multitask and prioritize;

• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and demonstrate a dynamic team spirit;

• Flexibility regarding the role and nature of the work, which can evolve according to the context;

• Ability to operate in a multicultural environment;

• Positive attitude and ability to contribute to a positive image and overall credibility of the organization.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• For this position, the salary is between CHF 2,580 and CHF 2,640 per month (before income tax), etc., as well as a monthly living allowance of USD 300.

• Note: IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary scale based on job grade and staff education level. A security and/or isolation adjustment, depending on the location, is then applied to account for the fact that some staff members must work in challenging environments where living and working conditions are significantly more difficult than elsewhere.

• Accommodation and food in a guesthouse.

• Membership in a Swiss private pension fund (Swisslife – approximately 9.975% of gross employee salary), health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance

• Airfare every 6 months and visa fees covered (travel expenses within the country and business expenses are fully covered)

• Contribution to baggage transport: between 20 and 100 kg, depending on the duration of the contract (+ baggage and personal belongings insurance)

• Annual leave of 36 days per year. Public holidays of the country of assignment. Leave for family or compassionate reasons, if applicable.

• Pre-departure initiation – 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives headquarters in Geneva + one week of pre-departure training at ACTED headquarters in Paris, including 4 days of on-site security training;

• IMPACT prioritizes the psychological safety of its staff and the health insurance provided covers, among other things, up to €1000 per year of psychosocial counseling costs.

• This base is not a family assignment location.

How to apply

Please apply directly on the website via the following link: Senior Analyst – Cash and ANA for the Democratic Republic of Congo, based in Kinshasa (Link For Internal Applicants Only) | Impact