Job title: Programme Advisor - Research
(Somalia)
Reporting to: Programme Manager Somalia
Based: Nairobi with approx. 40% travel to Somalia
Duration: 4 years
LPI's work in Somalia focuses on two levels of intervention. LPI
builds capacity and accompanies its Partner Organisations (POs) in their work
in non-violent conflict transformation (among others through PAR research) on
local levels and with a special focus on resource-based conflicts.
On an international level, LPI conducts research-based policy
advocacy work aimed at contributing to a more inclusive Somali peace process.
Purpose of the position: You ensure that the
research produced by LPI and its Partner Organisations (POs) adheres to quality
and ethical standards.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- You
provide accompaniment and on-the-job research training to POs on the
ground, in Somalia.
- You
provide technical support to POs in research design, implementation and
reporting. More specifically:
- Developing
research protocols,
- Conducting
desk-based research: collecting documents, analyzing information,
reporting,
- Conducting
field-based research: collecting primary data (qualitative and
quantitative), using conflict transformation methods (including PAR),
conducting qualitative analysis (computer-based: Excell, NVIVO, SPSS),
producing research reports.
- In
collaboration with the Programme Advisor PME&L, you monitor partners’
progress in developing research capacity, according to the criteria set
forth in the Partner Organisation’s Organisational Development plan.
- You
provide any other support to Somalia Programme and POs as required and in
accordance with your technical expertise.
Work Relationships: Resident Representative,
Administration and Finance Unit, Partners in Somalia, Programme Advisors, Head
Office in Sweden, Third parties as needed.
Skills and qualifications required:
- Professional
experience (beyond academic course work) in qualitative research and
analysis.
- University
degree in Social Sciences (Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology,
Social Work...), Education or Development Studies. Master’s preferred,
Bachelor with relevant research skills and experience (5+ years) may be
considered.
- Good
analytical writer (English).
- Fluency
in Somali language is a requirement, Arabic would be a plus.
- Demonstrated
interest in peace research, experience in NGO programme work a strong
asset.
- Able
to travel to South Central Somalia frequently.
- Balanced,
mature personality with developed diplomatic skills, able to cope with
working in stressful environments.
- Eager
and flexible mind, willing to acquire new skills on the job.
- The
candidate does not require a work permit to work in Kenya.
To apply:
Send a one-page letter detailing your qualifications and
interests in the subject area and a full CV to
applications.lpi.nairobi@gmail.com.
Please state “Programme Advisor - Research, Somalia” as a
reference in your letter of application.
The deadline is May 18, 2012, at 16.00 EAT.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.