Deputy Country Representative for OPT, based in Amman (Link For Internal Applicants Only)

IMPACT Initiatives, a humanitarian NGO headquartered in Geneva, runs the REACH Initiative and works in partnership with ACTED, an international organization based in Paris. The agency focuses on data‑driven humanitarian response, employing specialists in data collection, GIS and remote sensing. The vacancy is for an IMPACT Deputy Country Representative – Programmes, stationed in Amman and responsible for overseeing the organisation’s work in the occupied Palestinian territories, with regular trips to sites including Gaza. In this role the incumbent will supervise all research cycles carried out by IMPACT in the oPt, manage the team of Research Managers and Specialists, and ensure accurate reporting to donors. Human‑resource duties cover recruitment and staff welfare, while external duties involve representing IMPACT, building partnerships and maintaining contacts. The position also contributes to strategic planning, draws on a deep understanding of the crisis context and coordination mechanisms, and works to keep the team cohesive. As a member of the senior management team, the deputy may act as Country Representative when the senior officer is absent. The posting is limited to internal candidates, offers a nine‑month contract beginning 1 July 2026, and is based in Amman with frequent travel to IMPACT bases in the oPt. The role sits within a senior management team operating in a highly challenging humanitarian environment, providing exposure to large‑scale emergency response and opportunities to influence evidence‑based programming across a region of acute need.