Senior Evaluation Specialist - French/English

ABOUT THE COMPANY

What we do.
At Bodhi Global Analysis we produce political economy and conflict analyses reports to support the development of informed international development strategies and interventions.
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Robust Research
Research grounded in advanced theoretical training and field experience
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Objective Analysis
Independent analysis reflecting intellectual rigour and sound research
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Actionable Recommendations
Policy recommendations that are realistic, achievable and effective
About us.
We enable international development and humanitarian stakeholders to devise sound interventions that are embedded in rigorous research and robust analysis. We go beyond accepted wisdoms, frameworks and agendas, and critically engage with issues to develop actionable and realistic policy recommendations based on ground realities. We pride ourselves on our intellectual rigour, research objectivity and our integrity.

JOB SUMMARY

EssentialMaster’s degree in evaluation, social sciences, international development, statistics, public policy, or a closely related field (PhD welcomed)A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience designing and leading evaluations in international development or humanitarian contexts, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead evaluator roleFull professional fluency in both English and French (written and spoken), with demonstrated ability to design data collection tools, conduct interviews, and produce publication-quality reports in both languagesDemonstrated experience with qualitative analysis software (NVivo or equivalent) and qualitative methods including semi-structured interviewing, focus group facilitation, and thematic codingProven experience managing and coordinating research teams remotely across multiple countries and time zones, including mentoring junior researchers and national consultantsTrack record of designing and delivering training and capacity-building programmes for enumerators, partner staff, and local researchers

RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluation Design and Technical LeadershipLead the design and implementation of evaluations across the full project cycle, including baseline, midline, endline, and final evaluations, applying OECD-DAC criteria and theory-based approaches such as Outcome Harvesting and Contribution AnalysisDevelop evaluation matrices, Theories of Change, sampling strategies, and performance measurement frameworks, ensuring each design is contextually grounded and methodologically soundDesign and programme quantitative survey instruments using digital platforms (KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO), and lead data analysis (preferably using Python), producing rigorous statistical outputs including descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, and regression modellingIntegrate gender-responsive, conflict-sensitive, and intersectional approaches into all evaluation designs, ensuring alignment with feminist research principles and Do No Harm standardsFieldwork and Data CollectionLead and participate in in-person primary data collection, including key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and quantitative survey oversight, across project locations in Sub-Saharan Africa and MENATravel on short notice and for extended durations (typically 2–4 weeks per fieldwork deployment), maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing security and logistical conditionsConduct data quality audits throughout collection periods, including daily review of incoming survey data, back-checks, spot-checks of enumerator performance, and validation of data points against known parametersOversee piloting and refinement of data collection tools, ensuring instruments are culturally appropriate, linguistically accurate (in both English and French), and aligned with ethical research standardsTeam Management and Capacity BuildingManage and mentor distributed research teams across multiple countries and time zones, providing clear direction, regular quality feedback, and structured support to junior researchers and national consultantsDesign and deliver training programmes for enumerators, national researchers, and partner MEAL staff, covering research methodology, digital data collection tools, gender and conflict sensitivity, safeguarding, and ethical research practicesBuild the capacity of local research partners and female researchers through structured mentorship, contributing to Bodhi’s commitment to strengthening local research ecosystems and women’s professional development in the evaluation sectorSupport quality assurance across the team’s portfolio by reviewing deliverables, codebooks, analysis plans, and draft reports produced by other team membersAnalysis, Reporting, and Stakeholder EngagementLead integrated analysis combining quantitative and qualitative data, employing triangulation across data sources and producing findings structured against evaluation frameworksWrite high-quality evaluation reports, thematic factsheets, policy briefs, and human impact stories that balance academic rigour with accessibility for non-technical audiencesPrepare and deliver presentations and validation workshops to diverse stakeholder groups including UN country teams, government officials, donor representatives, implementing partner staff, and community representativesFacilitate bridging exercises and participatory analysis sessions that promote stakeholder ownership of evaluation findings and strengthen the link between evidence and programming decisions

REQUIRED SKILLS

Data analysis, Research and development, Social sciences, Project management, Ability to coordinate

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education