Somalia Research Specialist

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Programme Development • Monitoring and Evaluation • International Humanitarian Law • Refugees • Civil Defense

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Description

• Develop ARK Group’s knowledge and expertise on armed groups in Somalia, including state, hybrid and non-state armed groups, as well as the relevant context. • Lead, under the supervision of the Project Manager, the design of research plans, deliverables and data collection tools. • Review and synthesize relevant scholarly and specialist material from academic journals, policy institutes/think tanks and international organisations. • Analyse primary and secondary data. • Lead on the development of relevant project outputs. • Contribute to data visualisation products such as maps, dashboards, infographics, and graphs. • Contribute to the preparation of project-related presentations and attend meetings and calls with donors and/or other relevant stakeholders. • Contribute to ARK Group’s Somalia-related business development activities, including bid writing, project ideation and donor engagement, in close coordination with Head of Research and business development colleagues. • Build a profile as a subject matter expert through the development of papers and publications, as well as participation in relevant fora, conferences and events.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant subject (development studies, conflict studies, sociology, political science, international relations, anthropology). • At least 10 years of experience conducting research in/or Somalia on themes such as armed actors, political violence, peacebuilding, security sector reform and human security. • Close familiarity with the design and implementation of qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies. • Full professional proficiency in English and Somali. • Experience writing, editing and producing reports and other types of outputs for a variety of target audiences. • Proficiency with MS Suite. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a fast-moving team, willingness to contribute at different levels required to achieve success, self-motivated and ability to work independently. • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines. • Commitment to study Somalia’s myriad armed groups and associated challenges facing local communities and how relevant policy initiatives can sustainably contribute to addressing those challenges. • Commitment to the conduct of ethical research with human subjects and knowledge of gender mainstreaming, conflict sensitivity and Do-No-Harm principles.

Benefits

• Impactful Work: Your expertise will directly impact the lives of those in need. • Global Reach: Collaborate with international experts and local stakeholders. • Innovation: Engage in pioneering solutions for sustainable change. • Career Growth: Expand your horizons with varied projects and challenges.