The candidate will perform the following key functions:

• Business development through proposals and client engagement
• Design research, monitoring and evaluation assignments.
• Ensure high quality outputs and provide quality control over client deliverables by incorporating best practices.
• Develop knowledge artefacts (reports, whitepapers, presentations, publications) for dissemination within and outside the organisation.
• Support programme stakeholders in interpreting and using evidence for decision making. 
• Develop and mentor technical expertise and capacities of project teams to undertake monitoring, evaluation, and research activities.
• Play an active role in engagement (including technical assistance, capacity building and policy dialogue) with senior government officials, partners, and other actors.

Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Monitoring and Evaluation, Proposal Writing, End-to-End Project Management, Team Management,
 

Personal Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of Research, Evaluation, Data Analysis & thematic understanding 
• High level of involvement, engagement, and ownership.
• Flair for building quality relationships with clients.
• Demonstrated competence in handling teams.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation ability.
• Proven influencer and communicator with senior stakeholders within and outside the organization.
• Strong time management skill and ability to prioritize.