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/Somaliland 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 minimum of 7 years
working experience or advanced degree with 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 software’s 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
Please
send an email with your CV and cover letter attached and “MERL and data
analysis coordinator position” in the subject line to researchassistant@raagsan.com by
August 13, 2024.
