Job Description

The M&E Officer will be specifically tasked with supporting Consilient’s delivery of current TPML services contracts, as well as other TPML projects that may arise in the future. The M&E Officer may be assigned to other projects at the discretion of their line manager and the Senior Research Manager. Candidates seeking a more general research role – which would also cover more open-ended contextual research pieces and more in-depth impact evaluations of specific programs – should consider the Research Officer job posting.

The M&E Officer’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: designing the research methodology and data collection instruments; coordinating with external stakeholders and program implementation partners to plan verification activities; collaborating with Consilient’s local and international staff to oversee field-based data collection; analyzing quantitative and qualitative data; and supporting report writing and presentation of results to external stakeholders.

Our ideal candidate is a strong team player who is passionate about delivering informed research products, possesses strong project management skills, is well-organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Successful M&E Officers will be able to work under pressure and to manage large projects with multiple moving parts.

This is a full-time position based in our Hargeisa, Somaliland office. The position may involve occasional travel to project locations. The M&E Officer reports to the Senior Research Manager.

Description of Main Duties

• Conceptualize and design methodologies to address key research questions;
• Draft quantitative and qualitative data collection tools;
• Liaise with external stakeholders and program implementation partners;
• Plan and implement field data collection activities, and implement data quality control protocols;
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data;
• Support/lead report writing;
• Communicate with clients on project implementation and timelines, as necessary.

Experiences and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with prior social science research experience (Master’s preferred);
• Demonstrated history of successful project management, including collaborating with external partners and stakeholders;
• Understanding of and experience working with monitoring and evaluation systems;
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis;
• Experience collecting primary quantitative or qualitative data will be considered an asset;
• Working knowledge of Stata or R;
• Experience collaborating with and managing diverse, multi-cultural teams preferred;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines;
• Prior experience living and working abroad, preferably in a developing country;
• Cultural sensitivity;
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Accommodation, Living Arrangements, and Travel

• Successful candidates will be provided with housing in the Consilient guesthouses in Hargeisa;
• Travel to the duty station at the start of the contract, and back to the home base at the end of the contract, will be covered by Consilient. An annual travel allowance will also provided for additional travel;
• A monthly stipend is provided on top of salary for in-country expenses;
• International staff at Consilient are provided with health insurance with international coverage;
• This is a non-family duty station.

Skills Required

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