Position Summary:
The Research Specialist will support the research design and subsequent analysis and report preparation for two research studies related to humanitarian/emergency assistance delivery in Somalia. The Specialist will work closely with SMLP-2’s subcontracted Research Partner (RP) and Chief of Party (COP). The Specialist will report directly to the COP. This is a remote Short-Term Technical Assistance (STTA) position. The Level of Effort required to complete this assignment is up to 30 Days (January 6 – July 25, 2025).
Responsibilities:
Review two research studies concepts related to how implementing partners engage benefitting communities in the design and delivery of humanitarian assistance in Somalia.
Review a sample of past SMLP2 products (e.g. Site Visit Reports, TPM Reports, Learning Event Briefs and/or Annual Lessons Learned Report) to understand the existing data related to implementing partner-community engagement in Somalia.
Review a sample of recent literature on the themes of implementing partner-community engagement in Somalia.
Support research design, data analysis, and reporting for Special Study 1 (January-April 2025) and Special Study 2 (March-July 2025).
Review the RP’s draft Inception Report for Special Study 1 and Special Study 2, such as literature review, study design/methodology, data collection tools, and data analysis plans, and provide substantive feedback on the research design.
Support the RP with the analysis of the raw data and development of findings for Special Study 1.
Review the draft of the Special Study 1 and Special Study 2 report and provide substantive feedback on the research’s content and presentation.
Support the RP with the analysis of the raw data and development of findings for Special Study 2.
Submit deliverables to meet the deadlines provided during the interview process.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in international or community development, monitoring and evaluation, or related field is required. Specialty training in humanitarian/emergency assistance programming highly desired. PhD is highly desired.
Minimum five years of experience designing and implementing research related to humanitarian/emergency assistance programming is required. Experience researching for USAID-funded programs is highly desired.
Experience working in Somalia is highly desired.
Ability to maintain high professional standards for strategy development is required.
Ability to work in a team and maintain in frequent communications with relevant team members is required.
Ability to work independently where necessary is required.
Ability to have a results-oriented approach to problem solving is required.
Strong professional and work ethic.
Strong oral and written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and team management skills is required.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
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