Research Adviser IDMC; Remote

Overview

Description

IDMC is on the hunt for a seasoned Research Adviser to drive excellence in our socio‑economic impact. In this role you will play a key part in delivering high‑quality, timely outputs for IDMC’s INTPA initiatives. You will advance methodologies for socio‑economic impact assessments, generate precise country‑ and event‑specific estimates, and ensure findings are robust, policy‑relevant and donor‑ready. You will also coordinate with partners and stakeholders to uphold methodological rigor, contribute to global displacement risk analyses, and enhance IDMC’s visibility through technical forums and knowledge‑sharing platforms.

This is a remote position. The candidate will be based at an NRC representation office in Berlin, Brussels, London or Oslo. Other European locations where NRC has Employer of Record arrangements may also be considered. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in any of these countries.

• Lead the design, testing and improvement of methodologies for socio‑economic impact assessments.
• Oversee data analysis, estimations, ground‑truthing of results and validation of key assumptions focusing on, but not limited to, INTPA priority countries.
• Coordinate and supervise the work of consultants, research partners and peer reviewers to ensure alignment with donor requirements, particularly on socio‑economic impact assessments and displacement risk profiles/assessments.
• Provide technical advice and support methodological improvements on global displacement risk modelling.
• Produce and quality‑assure country‑ and event‑specific displacement cost estimates and risk profiles/assessments.
• Draft policy‑accessible reports, briefs and other publications based on technical findings in collaboration with the Policy team.
• Identify additional data tools or expertise required to complete deliverables and recommend solutions.
• Represent IDMC in technical workshops, donor meetings and dissemination events.
• Ensure the delivery of all Global Insights Hub outputs required under the EU INTPA Project on time and to the highest standards.
• Maintain compliance with NRC policies, guidance and procedures.

• Advanced degree (Master’s required, PhD preferred) in economics, development studies, disaster risk management, environmental studies, statistics or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 7‑10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in applied research, socio‑economic analysis or policy‑focused assessments in displacement, disaster risk reduction, climate change or development.
• Proven track record in developing methodologies, hypothesis testing and interpreting model results in socio‑economic impact and risk contexts.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; proficiency with R, STATA, Python or similar software.
• In‑depth knowledge of risk assessment frameworks, climate/displacement scenarios and socio‑economic modelling.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including planning, resourcing and multi‑stakeholder engagement.
• Independent, proactive and solution‑oriented, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Fluency in English (oral and written) required.
• Strong experience coordinating consultants, research partners and peer reviewers, ensuring methodological rigor and quality assurance.
• Previous experience managing donor‑funded research projects and delivering outputs under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to engage credibly with governments, donors and international organisations at a technical level.
• Knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset.

Duty station:
Remote position – NRC representation office‐based in Berlin, Brussels, London or Oslo (or employer of record locations in Europe where NRC has an arrangement). The candidate must have the legal right to live and work from any of these countries.

Contract:

1 year with possibility of extension.

Travel: 10‑15 %.

Salary/Benefits:
Grade 8 on NRC’s Resident salary scale with accompanying terms and conditions.

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