Closing:
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:59:59 +0000
Head
of Gender and Inclusion (Maternity Cover)
Bodhi
Global Analysis
Department: Gender
and Inclusion
Salary: £
65,000
Contract
Type: Full-Time
Contract
Duration: 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract (or until
the return of the employee from maternity leave, whichever is earlier)
Location: Hybrid,
London (You must have the right to work in the UK)
Closing: 28
February 2025, however, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and
recruitment will close when a suitable candidate is found. Therefore early application
is encouraged.
Job
Description
About
the Role
We
are seeking a highly skilled, dynamic, and motivated leader to head our Gender
& Inclusion research team. This individual will spearhead a growing team
operating across the UK and Kenya to deliver impactful research and evaluation
projects centred on gender and inclusion. The role is based in the UK and will
be primarily remote, with two days in the office each week in London and three
days working remotely. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
As
the Head of Gender & Inclusion, you will oversee a team delivering short-
to mid-term projects that explore the triple nexus of humanitarian aid,
development, and peacebuilding. The team’s focus includes:
- Gender
mainstreaming and promoting gender transformative programming
- Inclusion
of marginalised groups, such as individuals with disabilities and diverse
SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression).
- Conducting
gender equity and social inclusion analysis and research and analysis on
related topics .
- Delivering
gender assessments and feminist programme evaluations
Our
clients include intergovernmental organisations (e.g., the UN), international
NGOs, and non-profit organisations. This role will also provide technical
support to our Conflict & Peacebuilding research team and our Monitoring
and Evaluation team through matrixed working methods and requires substantial
travel (up to 2–3 months per year).
Key
Tasks and Responsibilities
Research
- Lead,
plan, and manage all stages of research and evaluation projects, including
methodological design, implementation (qualitative and quantitative data
collection), analysis, and reporting, ensuring high-quality deliverables
that meet deadlines.
- Oversee
multiple projects simultaneously, managing competing deadlines and
internal resource requirements.
- Identify
and tailor research designs and methodologies to address key questions and
objectives.
- Integrate
and adapt innovative research practices, participatory approaches, and
tools relevant to development research.
- Upskill
the Gender & Inclusion team and the wider research team on
methodologies and approaches.
- Deliver
in-person training, validation workshops, and dissemination events to
clients, including gender mainstreaming training where required.
Project
and Organisational Leadership
- Identify
tenders and contribute to proposal development, including researching
clients, programmes, and development topics.
- Build
and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders, including
partner organisations, senior academics, and local CSOs.
- Contribute
to Bodhi’s roster of consultants, enhancing research capacity.
- Support
the development of internal processes, practices, and standards related to
gender analysis and assessments.
- Contribute
to thought leadership by writing blog posts and website content to elevate
Bodhi’s external profile.
Team
Management
- Manage
the Gender & Inclusion research team, providing line management for 3
team members ranging from Senior Researchers to Research Assistants.
- Support
team members’ personal and professional development through performance
management and coaching.
Person
Specification
Essential
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s
degree in Gender Studies, Development Studies, International Relations, or
a related discipline.
- Conceptual
understanding of gender and inclusion concepts, including:
- Gender
mainstreaming, socio-ecological models, and the gender equity continuum.
- Feminist
research approaches and localisation in development research.
- Common
gender assessment tools such as the UNFPA-UNICEF Gender-Transformative
Accelerator Tool and CARE Gender Marker.
- Substantial
experience (10+ years) in delivering gender analyses, assessments, or
relevant research in fragile and conflict-affected settings (FCAS).
- Thematic
expertise in gender, inclusion of marginalised groups, conflict,
peacebuilding, climate change, governance, migration, or the triple nexus.
- Experience
line-managing teams with varying levels of experience.
- Proven
fieldwork experience in FCAS environments.
- Proficiency
with data collection and analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, NVivo).
- Ability
to work under pressure and adapt to tight deadlines.
- Fluency
in English. Proficiency in Swahili, Spanish, French, or Arabic is
desirable.
- Experience
delivering research and evaluations, including quantitative data
collection.
Core
Competencies
- Leadership: Empathetic,
person-centred management skills and strong leadership abilities.
- Research
Skills: Advanced analytical ability,
excellent report-writing skills, and a clear, accessible writing style.
- Attention
to Detail: Commitment to high-quality
deliverables and rigorous research standards.
- Initiative
and Flexibility: Ability to work independently,
show initiative, and adapt to changing demands.
- Teamwork: Strong
interpersonal skills, openness to collaboration, and ability to work in
diverse teams.
- Organisation: Effective
multitasking, time management, and ability to set and meet deadlines under
pressure.
- Integrity: Adherence
to research ethics, safeguarding principles, and ‘do no harm’ standards.
- Communication: Confident
verbal and written communication tailored to diverse audiences and
cultural contexts.
Benefits
- Hybrid
Role: Work remotely three days a week and work
from a co-working space two days a week.
- Work-from-Home
Budget: Financial support to create
your ideal home office setup.
- WeWork
Spaces Access: Available for UK-based team
members.
- Annual
Leave: 28 days of holiday plus bank
holidays.
- Language
Learning: Opportunities to learn a new
language.
- Global
Travel: Engage in meaningful
fieldwork worldwide.
- Comprehensive
Medical Insurance: Includes dental and optical
coverage.
How
to Apply
To
apply for this role, please use the link provided.
If
you have any questions, contact us at jobs@bodhiglobalanalysis.com (please
note that we do not accept applications via email).
Early
applications are encouraged. We will review
applications throughout the advertising period and may close the advert early.
Bodhi
is committed to diversity in its workforce. We actively seek a diverse
applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, religious beliefs, national origin, gender
identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic background or
disability.