Area Research and Evaluation Coordinator – Mogadishu – Open to Somali Nationals Only

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Role Dimensions:

Save the Children has been working in Somalia for more almost 70 years. The Country Office has 650 staff across 14 field offices (Boroma, Burao and Hargeisa in Somaliland; Bosasso, Garowe, Galkayo and Gard; Beletweyne, Adaado, Abudwak, Baidoa, Kismayo, Dhobley and Mogadishu In 2021, with an annual spent of US$120 million, we reached more than 3.3 million people through our humanitarian and longer term development work in Child Survival (Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)); Education; Child Poverty Reduction; Child Protection; and Child Rights Governance.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: *Area REALM manager*

Number of direct reports: research and evaluation officers/interns

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Area Research & Evaluation Coordinator will lead the delivery of Somalia Country Office’s Evidence and Learning agenda in southern states of Somalia. specifically, the implementation of research and evaluation studies at the field level in Galmudug, Hirshabelle, south west and Jubaland states and Banadir region. He/she will work closely with other members of the Program Development & Quality (PDQ) department to extract learning from wider research and practitioner communities to promote innovation and ensure that learning from research and evaluations is used to improve program quality, inform evidence-based program design, drive innovation, and inform policy and advocacy work in both the humanitarian and development sectors to deepen the impact of our work on children’s lives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Master’s degree Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, public health, or related fields (quantitative background preferred), PhD is a added advantage.

Work Experience:

Essential

• At least 3 years’ experience in designing and implementing rigorous research is required
• Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred,
• Experience managing field work and data collection strongly preferred
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience of designing and managing research and evaluations
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, strategically and analyze complex information and offer creative, practical, and effective solutions
• Experience of conducting mixed-method research with strong quantitative background and competent in analysing qualitative data.
• Experience in participatory action research (PAR) is also highly desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong inter-organisational skill such as networking, negotiation, and communication
• High level of fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
• Commitment to Save the Children International values

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Application will close on 21st February 2022

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Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

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