Senior MERL Manager – Mogadishu, Somalia

• Organization: Bodhi Global Analysis
• Location: Mogadishu (Somalia)
• Closing Date: 2022-04-10

About us

Bodhi Global Analysis is a UK based international development research consultancy firm, with a subsidiary in Nairobi. At Bodhi we are committed to producing high-quality research, through academic rigour and objective analysis. We enable international development stakeholders to develop responsive interventions and effective outcomes through evidence-based strategy recommendations.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior MERL Manager for an anticipated monitoring, evaluation, research and learning (MERL) assignment. The ideal candidate is experienced working in complex and conflict-affected environments, managing relationships with high-level stakeholders, including military personnel.

In the role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of a multi-faceted monitoring, evaluation, research and learning program, involving the implementation of activity monitoring, assessments, evaluations and programme reviews. You will coordinate and manage activities conducted by core-staff, consultants and sub-contractors across East Africa.

The position is a full-time contract with a 3-month probationary period. You will be based in Mogadishu, Somalia, with rotation to Nairobi, Kenya.

This position is ideal for you if you:

• Are interested in managing complex projects, while also having the opportunity to directly conduct conflict research
• 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

• Manage several concurrently-running research and M&E projects, including the design, inception and analysis phases
• Coordinate implementation and ensure sufficient resources through managing a network of core-staff, consultants and subcontractors
• Maintain responsibility for delivery in line with budgets, timelines and quality standards
• Manage the day-to-day client relationship, in conjunction with the Project Director
• Undertake research directly, supporting the Project Director and Head of Research to design and implement robust, publication-quality studies
• Perform any other reasonable duties as directed by line management.

Person Specification

Qualification and experience

• Masters degree in Development Studies, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Business Administration or a related discipline
• Thematic interest and experience in conflict, governance, social cohesion and strategic communications
• 5 years experience conducting MERL activities, of which 2 must have been spent in a management capacity
• Fluency in English, Somali highly desirable
• Ability to cope well under pressure, and to occasionally work irregular hours to meet tight deadlines

Core competencies

• Communication skills: Ability to manage sensitive and complex relationships with high-level stakeholders including senior staff at INGOs, governments and military missions
• Organizational skills: Ability to manage several concurrently running projects with competing demands
• Research skills: Ability to think critically and analytically to distill information for relevance and context, strong report drafting skills and ability to write in a lucid accessible style.
• ICT Skills:Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Understanding and application of statistical analysis software (e.g. SPSS and/or STATA) is an added advantage.

Key values and principles

• Attention to detail:A commitment to high quality deliverables and reports, meticulous in approach to research and report writing.
• Initiative and flexibility:Competency in independent working, show initiative towards completing goals and objectives, but also have the flexibility to adapt and answer to different demands necessary to fulfil assigned tasks
• Teamwork:Openness to ideas and input from others on team, ability to work collaboratively, have strong listening and interpersonal skills
• Organisation: 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:

Please submit:

• Covering letter
• CV
• Three references

 

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