Head of Research and Evaluation job at MAARIFA Consult
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Posted date: 2025-May-27
Location: Kyaliwaja-Namugongo, Kampala, Uganda
Head of Research and Evaluation 2025-05-27T07:30:50+00:00 MAARIFA Consult https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_11359/logo/MAARIF%20Consult.png https://www.maarifaconsult.com/ FULL_TIME Kyaliwaja-Namugongo Kampala 00256 Uganda Consulting Admin & Office 2025-06-06T17:00:00+00:00 Uganda 8 Position Overview Maarifa Consult is seeking a committed, positive, and results-oriented Head of Research & Evaluation to lead our research and evaluation portfolio. The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end delivery of research assignments—including Research, Evaluations, Assessments, Training, and Operational studies—and manage a team of staff and consultants. They will be responsible for ensuring quality and timeliness in execution, while also supporting technical proposal writing and business development. Key Responsibilities - Lead applied research, evaluation, and assessment studies across multiple sectors.
- Supervise the research and evaluation team, providing technical oversight and performance management.
- Manage independent consultants and field enumerators to ensure high-quality delivery of assignments within timelines.
- Supervise data collection teams through activities such as back checks, high-frequency checks, and spot checks.
- Oversee data quality assurance to ensure accuracy, reliability, and validity of data for analysis.
- Guide the preparation and presentation of evaluation findings and research results for diverse audiences, including clients, partners, and communities.
- Organize and participate in key data collection activities including interviews, focus group discussions, and stakeholder consultation meetings.
- Lead the drafting and review of inception reports, final evaluation reports, and related deliverables.
- Participate in business development by contributing to the writing of technical and financial proposals.
- Provide regular progress updates to clients and contribute to strategic meetings.
- Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Required Education - Master’s Degree in a relevant field such as Statistics, Monitoring & Evaluation, Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, Agricultural Economics, Education, social sciences, Project Planning and Management, or Economics.
- Candidates with a Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation and at least 3 years of relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.
Experience & Skills - Minimum of 3 years of experience in research and evaluation, including experience leading evaluation teams.
- Proven expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
- Experience designing and conducting operational research, midterm/final evaluations, and assessments.
- Strong skills in data collection tool development, data analysis, interpretation, synthesis, and reporting.
- Proficiency in statistical and qualitative analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R, NVivo,PowerBi, etc).
- Commitment to work, a POSITIVE ATTITUDE, and a willingness to learn and grow professionally.
- Excellent organizational, writing, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to document and communicate evaluation findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience working with international development organizations, governments, and CSOs.
- Strong ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
- High level of attention to detail, initiative, flexibility, and professionalism.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Lead applied research, evaluation, and assessment studies across multiple sectors. Supervise the research and evaluation team, providing technical oversight and performance management. Manage independent consultants and field enumerators to ensure high-quality delivery of assignments within timelines. Supervise data collection teams through activities such as back checks, high-frequency checks, and spot checks. Oversee data quality assurance to ensure accuracy, reliability, and validity of data for analysis. Guide the preparation and presentation of evaluation findings and research results for diverse audiences, including clients, partners, and communities. Organize and participate in key data collection activities including interviews, focus group discussions, and stakeholder consultation meetings. Lead the drafting and review of inception reports, final evaluation reports, and related deliverables. Participate in business development by contributing to the writing of technical and financial proposals. Provide regular progress updates to clients and contribute to strategic meetings. Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. Proven expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Experience designing and conducting operational research, midterm/final evaluations, and assessments. Strong skills in data collection tool development, data analysis, interpretation, synthesis, and reporting. Proficiency in statistical and qualitative analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R, NVivo,PowerBi, etc). Commitment to work, a POSITIVE ATTITUDE, and a willingness to learn and grow professionally. Excellent organizational, writing, communication, and negotiation skills. Ability to document and communicate evaluation findings to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience working with international development organizations, governments, and CSOs. Strong ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines. High level of attention to detail, initiative, flexibility, and professionalism. Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Master’s Degree in a relevant field such as Statistics, Monitoring & Evaluation, Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, Agricultural Economics, Education, social sciences, Project Planning and Management, or Economics. Candidates with a Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation and at least 3 years of relevant experience are also encouraged to apply. JOB-68356a2a4a942 Vacancy title:
Head of Research and Evaluation Jobs at:
MAARIFA Consult Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 6 2025 Duty Station:
Kyaliwaja-Namugongo | Kampala | Uganda Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 27 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: Position Overview Maarifa Consult is seeking a committed, positive, and results-oriented Head of Research & Evaluation to lead our research and evaluation portfolio. The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end delivery of research assignments—including Research, Evaluations, Assessments, Training, and Operational studies—and manage a team of staff and consultants. They will be responsible for ensuring quality and timeliness in execution, while also supporting technical proposal writing and business development. Key Responsibilities - Lead applied research, evaluation, and assessment studies across multiple sectors.
- Supervise the research and evaluation team, providing technical oversight and performance management.
- Manage independent consultants and field enumerators to ensure high-quality delivery of assignments within timelines.
- Supervise data collection teams through activities such as back checks, high-frequency checks, and spot checks.
- Oversee data quality assurance to ensure accuracy, reliability, and validity of data for analysis.
- Guide the preparation and presentation of evaluation findings and research results for diverse audiences, including clients, partners, and communities.
- Organize and participate in key data collection activities including interviews, focus group discussions, and stakeholder consultation meetings.
- Lead the drafting and review of inception reports, final evaluation reports, and related deliverables.
- Participate in business development by contributing to the writing of technical and financial proposals.
- Provide regular progress updates to clients and contribute to strategic meetings.
- Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Required Education - Master’s Degree in a relevant field such as Statistics, Monitoring & Evaluation, Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, Agricultural Economics, Education, social sciences, Project Planning and Management, or Economics.
- Candidates with a Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation and at least 3 years of relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.
Experience & Skills - Minimum of 3 years of experience in research and evaluation, including experience leading evaluation teams.
- Proven expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
- Experience designing and conducting operational research, midterm/final evaluations, and assessments.
- Strong skills in data collection tool development, data analysis, interpretation, synthesis, and reporting.
- Proficiency in statistical and qualitative analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R, NVivo,PowerBi, etc).
- Commitment to work, a POSITIVE ATTITUDE, and a willingness to learn and grow professionally.
- Excellent organizational, writing, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to document and communicate evaluation findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience working with international development organizations, governments, and CSOs.
- Strong ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
- High level of attention to detail, initiative, flexibility, and professionalism.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 36 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
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