Research and Evaluation Manager job at ForAfrika

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Master's degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Evaluation, or related field (PhD preferred)
• Minimum 8 years of experience in evaluation and research, with at least 5 years in senior evaluation roles
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex evaluations and research studies
• Strong background in mixed-methods research and evaluation methodologies
• Experience in humanitarian and development programming, preferably in African contexts
• Proven track record in capacity building and technical support provision
• Experience with participatory evaluation approaches and stakeholder engagement
• Expert knowledge of evaluation theory, practice, and international standards
• Advanced qualitative data analysis skills using software such as NVivo, Atlas.ti, or similar
• Advanced qualitative research methodologies including ethnographic and participatory approaches
• Understanding of quantitative evaluation methods including quasi-experimental designs
• Proficiency in evaluation management including procurement, quality assurance, and utilisation
• Knowledge of research ethics and institutional review board processes
• Experience with theory-based evaluation approaches and contribution analysis
• Understanding of humanitarian evaluation standards and conflict-sensitive evaluation
• Quality and utility of evaluations and research studies completed
• Timeliness and budget adherence for evaluation and research activities
• Effectiveness of technical support provided to country office evaluation activities
• Contribution to successful proposal development through robust evaluation frameworks
• Innovation in evaluation and research methodologies and approaches
• Utilisation of evaluation findings for programme improvement and strategic decision-making

• Mixed-methods research and evaluation methodologies
• Capacity building and technical support provision
• Participatory evaluation approaches and stakeholder engagement
• Qualitative data analysis using software such as NVivo, Atlas.ti, or similar
• Qualitative research methodologies including ethnographic and participatory approaches
• Quantitative evaluation methods including quasi-experimental designs
• Evaluation management including procurement, quality assurance, and utilisation
• Theory-based evaluation approaches and contribution analysis

• Master's degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Evaluation, or related field (PhD preferred)
• Minimum 8 years of experience in evaluation and research, with at least 5 years in senior evaluation roles
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex evaluations and research studies
• Experience in humanitarian and development programming, preferably in African contexts
• Expert knowledge of evaluation theory, practice, and international standards
• Understanding of research ethics and institutional review board processes
• Understanding of humanitarian evaluation standards and conflict-sensitive evaluation