Bodhi Global Analysis Evaluation Specialist Jobs in Kenya
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
Working with Bodhi, you will:
Have ample opportunity to build diverse experience across thematic and geographic contexts
Have the opportunity to develop research ideas, with the flexibility to pursue your own research interests
Improve your research and organisational skills
Conduct substantial fieldwork, with the opportunity to improve your foreign language skills, or learn a new one
Have the flexibility to schedule and manage your work as tailored to your needs
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
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Bodhi Global Analysis Evaluation Specialist Jobs in Kenya
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