Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Research

• Supporting different stages of research and M&E projects, including the design, inception and analysis phase
• Conduct in-depth literature and desk reviews using a variety of secondary sources to support the delivery of research projects
• Conduct data cleaning and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and interpret findings
• Supporting the design of research instruments and remote and in-person fieldwork
• Support the Senior Evaluation Specialist to deliver research programmes to a high quality and standard.
• Contribute to the critical review, analysis and publication of reports, articles and data.
• To perform any other reasonable duties as directed by line management.

Project Support

• Support identification of tenders and development of proposals, including researching clients, existing programmes, and development topics and writing of proposals.

Person Specification

Qualification and experience

• Bachelors degree in Social Sciences (Statistics, Development Studies, Gender Studies, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, or a related discipline)
• A minimum of 3 years field work experience in research, monitoring and evaluation required
• Fluency in English, Swahili, Arabic and Somali is required. French and other languages highly desirable
• Thematic interest and experience in conflict, climate change, food security, governance, economic development, livelihoods, youth and gender
• Ability to cope well under pressure, and to occasionally work irregular hours to meet tight deadlines