DRR, Climate Change and IWRM Researcher – Mogadishu, Somalia

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DRR, Climate Change and IWRM Researcher – TOR

Position	DRR, Climate Change and IWRM Researcher – Full time position
Reporting Manager	Managing Director and Head of Research
Estimated duration	3 months with possibility of extension
Duty station	Mogadishu-Somalia

1.     INTRODUCTION

RAAGSAN is a female led social enterprise providing strategic and analytical consulting services across Somalia. Our work spans policy down to grass-roots levels. We value both an intimate and accurate understanding of people being served by humanitarian and development investments in Somali as well as the policy and program design of investments intended to assist those populations. Our aim is to connect communities and policymakers by working through a network of young and middle-aged professionals based across Somalia supported by senior consultants with strong post-conflict environment experience.

RAAGSAN works in fragile and conflict-affected states to develop and strengthen policies and systems that focus Public Social Service Delivery, Disaster Risk Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation. We also provide independent M&E services for National and International Organizations to measure the real-time performance of their projects, evaluate results and impact, and inform strategic future programming. Our operations have served a wide range of clients from the government, UN agencies, NGOs, and private companies.

2.     BACKGROUND OF THE POSITION

Natural hazards are the main source of risks for several communities in Somalia and present a serious obstacle to achieving sustainable social and economic development. With growing demand for risk reduction and climate adaptation programs, we are scaling up our research program focusing on climate change adaptation and disaster risk resilience (DRR) within the context of IWRM.

We are looking for a DRR, Climate Change and IWRM Researcher to join our exceptional team of researchers driven by a keen desire to deliver social impact. In return, we offer a strong exceptional growth possibility within an expanding team. The person will work under the guidance of the RAAGSAN’s Managing Director and Head of Research and will work closely with a team of researchers based across Somalia.

3.      RESPONSIBILITIES

The DRR, Climate Change and IWRM Researcher will lead our research portfolio on climate change adaptation and DRR within the context of IWRM. Typical tasks include:

3.1.              Research and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Roles

• Regularly identify new opportunities and lead the proposal development and design for new research and MEL opportunities on DRR, Climate Change Adaptation and IWR
• Provide inputs and leadership to the team’s ongoing and planned research projects focusing on different sectors including DRR, Climate Change Adaptation and IWRM portfolio
• Review the company MEL approaches (tools, indicators) and update the quantitative and qualitative tools used related to DRR, Climate Change Adaptation and IWRM portfolio
• Support the development and updating of quality assurance protocols, SOPs and data collection mechanisms for all research projects on DRR, Climate Change Adaptation and IWRM portfolio
• Lead/Support the secondary research, desk reviews and stakeholder interviews of research projects
• Lead/ Support the writing of reports that include contextual analysis and interpretation of data sets

3.2.             Representation and Advocacy Roles

• Represent Raagsan at key external events, coordination meetings and forums.
• Support the Management team on advocacy and policy issues related to DRR, Climate Change Adaptation and IWRM as requested
• Scrutinizing the market to elucidate clients’ needs, and promising avenues that have not yet been explored in the DRR, Climate Change Adaptation and IWRM research sector
• Mapping and engaging the existing firms and institutions in the DRR, Climate Change Adaptation and IWRM for potential partnership
• Contribute to developing a database of contact lists, past performance records, and partner testimonials
• Crafting short and long-term, actionable plans in consultation with the Director on DRR, Climate Change Adaptation and IWRM research sector

3.3.             Knowledge Management and Growth

• Develop learning products/materials and organize regular learning events/workshops to garner insights from target audience, social influencers, policy makers and international stakeholders on DRR, Climate Change Adaptation and IWRM
• Keep abreast of technological advances in the DRR, Climate Change Adaptation and IWRM research field and constantly innovate and adopt new and creative means of garnering insights and measuring effects and impact
• Provide the communication team contents for dissemination on DRR, Climate Change Adaptation and IWRM

And finally, passionately contribute to the growth and success of RAAGSAN!

4.     REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES

• Educational Degree: A graduate degree or equivalent in relevant technical field such as Hydrology, Hydro Engineering, Water Resources Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment etc.
• 3-5 years professional experience.
• 2-3 years of research and/or monitoring and evaluation experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Robust understanding of research in the digital space and technological fluency.
• Strong statistical and data analysis background is an added value
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated desire for excellence and an ability to inspire others.
• Good sense of humor, personable and demonstrated ability to build networks.
• Familiarity with relevant softwares and analytical tools.

5.     WORKING CONDITIONS

• Some long hours including evening and weekends to complete tasks or attend events
• May involve working in locations that are remote and lack basic modern infrastructure

6.     HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit a two-page CV, letter of motivation and samples of previous research work, articles or blog posts titling the email “DRR, Climate Change and IWRM Researcher– Your Name” to info@raagsan.com .The letter of motivation should describe why the applicant wants to join the RAAGSAN team, with a specific example of how their experience and skills can enhance RAAGSAN’ work.

Deadline for applications is 10^th  January 2022. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The position will be filled from February 2022 subject to availability of funds.

 

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