Deputy Head of Research, Monitoring & Evaluation
Farsight Africa Group Ltd.
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Somalia
Description :
Organization: Farsight Africa Group Ltd.
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 31 Mar 2017
About Farsight Africa
Farsight Africa Group is a leading full-service Pan-African communications and research company that delivers impactful solutions to companies, governments, development organizations’ and individuals across East Africa.
Job purpose
The deputy head of research will work closely with the Head of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation on all research, monitoring and evaluation activities for projects. Additionally, the individual will provide leave cover while the head of the department is away from duty to ensure the attainment of AMISOM’s goals and objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
· Design and implement a rigorous system that records the results of these testing sessions
· Initiate lobbying and communication channels with the highest levels of government in Somalia and with close links and relationships throughout the Somali political, religious and business spheres.
· Overseeing daily media monitoring and weekly media analysis, tracking local, regional and international media coverage and comment
· Schedule regular meetings with the Project Manager to report on the impact of all project activities.
· Ensure all reports and summaries will be made available as an electronic service to subscribers and via AMISOM’s media monitoring website www.somaliamediamonitoring.org.
· Maintain client liaison by getting briefs on client requirements on assignments.
· Ensure assignments are delivered in good time as requested by clients.
· Coordinate translation of documents from French and Somali translators for internal use (designing of merchandise) and external use-translation of client documents.
· Monitoring team’s progress, scheduling regular meetings to discuss workload, skills development and other issues.
· Work closely with the head of the department to devise and implement the work programme of the division so as to ensure it provides the strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation capacity required by the UNSOM/AMISOM.
· Promote internal best practices concerning strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation.
· Verify the quality of M&E data and ensure the integrity of that data and its appropriate use.
· Maintain awareness and accomplishments of the organization goals and of issues within the development profession.
Qualifications
·Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in development studies or social sciences. A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
·Minimum 5 years’ work experience in research and monitoring. Previous work experience with UN or AU agencies is an added advantage
·Must have excellent report writing skills
·Must possess and display excellent communication skills
·Must have excellent client relations and client management skills
·Must have work experience in Somalia.
How to apply :
To apply send your updated CV and cover letter to jobs@farsightafrica.com with the subject title: Deputy Head of Research, Monitoring & Evaluation. All applications should be submitted by 31st March, 2017