Gender and Inclusion Researcher at

1 month ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Bodhi Global Analysis Full time
Bodhi Global Analysis is an international development consultancy specialising in political economy analysis, conflict analysis, and gender and inclusion. Bodhi Global Analysis is a UK based international development research consultancy firm, with a subsidiary in Nairobi.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Analyst - Gender and Inclusion to join our highly dynamic and growing team.

The ideal candidate will be proactive and committed to producing sound, objective research and analysis, as well as contributing to evaluations with a significant gender component, gender mainstreaming strategy development and gender training for our clients.

In the role, you will conduct research on recent developments in gender and inclusion.

You will be involved in undertaking research across a range of other thematic issues, examining how they intersect with gender.

You will also lead and support evaluations and reviews of gender and inclusion and other thematic programmes.

You will be expected to occasionally travel to fragile and conflict-affected settings to deliver research activities, working closely with other researchers and national consultants.

The position is a full-time contract with a three-month probationary period

Position is ideal for you if you:
Have an interest in developing experience conducting research on gender and inclusion
Are committed to producing sound, objective research and analysis with a focus on gender and inclusion
Have strong written and verbal communication skills
Are proactive and organised - you anticipate problems and tasks, communicate them to the team, and propose solutions
Are innovative and committed to working with our clients to support their efforts on gender mainstreaming and the inclusion of minorities in their work

Working with Bodhi, you will:
Have ample opportunity to build diverse experience across thematic and geographic contexts
Have the opportunity to develop research ideas, with the flexibility to pursue your own research interests
Improve your research and organisational skills
Conduct substantial fieldwork, with the opportunity to improve your foreign language skills, or learn a new one
Have the flexibility to schedule and manage your work as tailored to your needs

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Research

Leading different stages of gender and inclusion-related research and evaluation projects, including design, data collection, analysis, and reporting and dissemination phases, as well as gender training and strategy development.

Conduct in-depth gender-sensitive literature and desk reviews using a variety of secondary sources, in line with Bodhi's guidelines and quality standards.

Conduct data cleaning and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and interpret findings, in line with best practice and Bodhi's quality standards.

Undertake the design of participatory research instruments, and conduct remote and in-person data collection by participating in, leading, and/or supporting surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions with diverse groups.

Contribute to the critical review, analysis and publication of reports, articles and data, to support our clients' work directly while also contributing to wider sector knowledge around gender and inclusion.

Perform any other reasonable duties as directed by line management.

Project Development

Support the development of new projects, including developing concepts and contributing to drafting proposals.

Person Specification
Qualification and experience

Masters degree in Development Studies, International Relations, Gender Studies, or a related discipline
Thematic interest and experience in gender and inclusion, and their intersection with other themes such as conflict, climate change, governance, health, and economic development
4-7 years experience conducting relevant research
Fluency in English, with other languages (especially Arabic and French) highly desirable
Ability to cope well under pressure, and to occasionally work irregular hours to meet tight deadlines

Core competencies

Research skills:

Ability to think critically and analytically to distil information for relevance and context, strong report drafting skills and ability to write in a lucid accessible style.


Gender and inclusion knowledge:

Demonstrable knowledge of, experience using, and/or interest in gender tools and gender-sensitive research methods, including those with a strong focus on intersectionality and feminist research approaches.

Proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies is desirable, though experience will be provided through the role.
Interest or experience in drafting gender-sensitive guides for key informant interviews and focus groups is an advantage.
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

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