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    Evaluation Specialist at - Nairobi, Kenya - Bodhi Global Analysis

    Bodhi Global Analysis
    Bodhi Global Analysis Nairobi, Kenya

    1 week ago

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    Full time
    Description
    Bodhi Global Analysis is an international development consultancy specialising in political economy analysis, conflict analysis, and gender and inclusion. Bodhi Global Analysis is a UK based international development research consultancy firm, with a subsidiary in Nairobi.
    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


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