Job Description
Raagsan Consulting is seeking an experienced and
dynamic MERL and Data Analysis Coordinator to join our team in Nairobi. This
pivotal role demands a proactive and strategic individual who will spearhead
research initiatives, manage learning activities across all projects, and
provide essential support for business development.
The coordinator will be integral in maintaining and
expanding our project impacts through meticulous research, monitoring, and
evaluation.
About us:
RAAGSAN is a female-led local social enterprise
providing strategic and analytical consulting services across the Horn of
Africa, focusing on all Somalia states, Somaliland, and Djibouti.
We strive to bridge the gap between communities and policymakers by leveraging
our network of young and middle-aged professionals supported by experienced
senior consultants with post-conflict environment expertise.
We offer an in-depth knowledge of the Somali
community level.
Our expertise spans multiple sectors: livelihood, economic assessments, social
protection, cash transfers, disaster management, gender, water sector
development, transitional justice, supply chain, and humanitarian responses.
RAAGSAN works in fragile and conflict-affected states
to develop and strengthen policies and systems that enhance public service
delivery. Our operations have served a wide range of international and national
clients, including the Government, GEEL Somalia/Somali land Program, SSF
through GIST, UNDP through the government, IGAD, IOM, SOS, WFP, GIZ, NRC, RVI,
UNICEF through the government, Save the Children, Local NGOs, and other
international Companies.
RAAGSAN has primary offices in Mogadishu and Hargeisa
and a physical presence in Puntland and Southwest State with a network of local
field researchers across Somalia/Somaliland.
RAAGSAN has conducted research in more than 30 districts and has a pool of 200+
highly qualified local field researchers that could be rapidly deployed as a
team of professionals who are trained to conduct research and data collection
in the field, typically at the community or local
level. The RAAGSAN team was part of several evaluations conducted for donors
across the country.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Strategic business development support
- Project implementation and oversight
- Advanced research and information synthesis
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
- Production and dissemination of information products
- Client engagement and relationship management
- Operational and team leadership
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ degree with a minimum of 7 years working experience
or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years working experience in Social
Sciences, Community
- Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
- A minimum of five years of relevant experience in research
management, project implementation, and MEL.
- Experience with project monitoring, data analysis, and project
evaluation is a must.
- Excellent, detail-oriented writing skills and experience
consolidating feedback and edits from many reviewers.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Ability to communicate diplomatically and clearly with clients and local
stakeholders.
- Familiarity with mobile data collection technologies and
experience using data analysis softwares and data visualization tools like
Power BI or similar platforms.
- Ability to communicate complex information effectively through
clear writing and excellent verbal communication skills.
- Capable of transforming technical data into presentations for
diverse audiences.
- Skilled in collaborating with diverse groups, partners, and
colleagues, demonstrating a strong team spirit.
- Self-driven, able to work independently with minimal
supervision.
- Proven track record of working in Somalia or similar contexts.
- Demonstrated ability to work with remote teams and thrive in a
diverse environment.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a capacity to handle
multiple deadlines and high-stress situations.
- Flexibility to work extended hours as needed to meet project
deadlines.
- Strictly based in Nairobi, Kenya
- Only applications from female candidates will be considered.
How To Apply
Applicants should send their CVs and cover letters
and indicate “MERL and Data Analysis Coordinator Position” in the subject line
to researchassistant@raagsan.com by
August 30th, 2024.
