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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