Evaluation Specialist at Bodhi Global Analysis

About the role

• We are looking for an experienced Evaluation Specialist to join our growing evaluation unit. This individual will be responsible for leading evaluations across a range of thematic issues, in fragile and conflict affected settings. You will be based in the UK or Kenya, working remotely.

Position is ideal for you if you:

• Have demonstrated experience conducting evaluations, or other MERL activities
• Are proactive - you anticipate problems and tasks, communicate them to the team, and propose solutions
• Committed to producing sound, objective research and analysis
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Research

• Manage all stages of monitoring and evaluation projects, leading design, implementation, analysis, and reporting, ensuring that deliverables meet expectations and deadlines
• Candidate must be familiar with donor evaluation policies (e.g., USAID ADS 201 or UN Evaluation Norms and Standards)
• Manage multiple concurrently-running projects, balancing competing deadlines and internal resource requirements
• Identifying appropriate research designs to understand questions of interest and developing tools and approaches
• Engage with, and adapt, new research practices and approaches, and participatory research tools and methods applied in development research

Project Support

• Support identification of tenders and development of proposals, including researching clients, existing programmes, and development topics
• Build positive working relationships with external stakeholders, including potential partner organisations, senior members of academic institutions, and local CSOs, where necessary
• Assist in developing and standardising internal processes and procedures

Person Specification

Qualification and experience

• Masters degree in Development Studies, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, or a related discipline
• Thematic interest and experience in conflict, climate change, food security, governance, economic development, and/or youth and gender
• At least 3 years of experience conducting evaluations or other MERL activities
• Demonstrated fieldwork experience, preferably in FCAS environments
• Good knowledge of data collection software and analysis packages (e.g., SPSS or NVivo) 
• Fluency in English, fluency in French and/or Arabic desirable
• Ability to cope well under pressure, and to occasionally work irregular hours to meet tight deadlines

Core competencies

• Research skills: Advanced analytical and conceptual ability, ability to distill information for relevance and context, excellent report writing skills and ability to write in a lucid accessible style
• Attention to detail: A commitment to high quality deliverables and reports, meticulous in approach to research and report writing.
• Initiative and flexibility: Must be able to work independently, show initiative towards completing goals and objectives, but also have the flexibility to adapt and answer to different demands necessary to fulfill assigned tasks
• Teamwork: Openness to ideas and input from others on team, ability to work collaboratively, have strong listening and interpersonal skills
• Organised: Must have a systematic approach to work, with the ability to multitask and manage time efficiently, meeting deadlines under pressure
• Integrity: Must have a strong sense of research and professional ethics, be conscientious in approach to work and be committed to Bodhi’s research standards
• Communication: Ability to communicate (verbal and written) confidently in English and to adapt to different audiences and cultural contexts

Closing Date:2024-02-28