JUNIOR RESEARCHER/EVALUATOR (ONLY UGANDAN BASED RESEARCHERS)- FEMALE CANDIDATES STRONGLY PREFERRED

Bodmando Consulting Group
Uganda, Uganda
Agriculture

Job Description

About Bodmando Consulting Group Bodmando Consulting Group is a registered international development and humanitarian consulting enterprise headquartered in Wakiso district, Central Uganda but with a team of 15 field staff spread across East and West Africa, South Asia and the MENA region. We are a women led research institution that designs innovative solutions to tackle poverty, health inequities, gender inequality and social injustice. Our expertise is built on the premises of systems thinking, human centred design and intersectionality. Bodmando’s technical services include Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, Policy, Strategy and Programme Design, Institutional Strengthening, Capacity Building and Development of Toolkits. Our research team is composed of multidisciplinary staff with a technical background in several thematic areas including 2 programme managers who oversee our global operational activities. Bodmando is sensitive to Gender Equality and Social Inclusion and in this regard, 80% of our staff are women, people with disabilities and other marginalized populations. Bodmando has led several projects in over 28 countries through physical, remote and hybrid mechanisms. Our data assemblage and insight capabilities have enabled the generation of evidence that has transformed the lives of marginalized communities. We have a global presence with a strong network of several civil society organisations including community-based organisations, international NGOS, national NGOs, governments, donors, the private sector, and other development partners. Bodmando researchers are fluent in English and other languages e.g., Luganda, Kiswahili, Sign Language, French, Spanish, Arabic, & Hindi. Back ground Bodmando’s Evaluation Unit is seeking a Ugandan based junior evaluation consultant or specialist in preparation for upcoming projects. Projects to be evaluated will cover different themes such as health, gender, education, climate change/environment, technology, agriculture, human rights, finance and economic growth, governance, adolescents and youth, child protection, forestry, migration, social inclusion, human trafficking and modern slavery, market systems and systemic change amongst others. The evaluation consultant will work in a team environment to contribute to independent evaluations in the assigned area(s), including cross-cutting areas such as gender equality, environmental impact and sustainability, rights-based approaches, etc. The evaluation consultant’s responsibilities shall include: Support the training of data collectors in correct interpretation of research tools, Bodmando’s safeguarding policies and ethical code of conduct. Organise, implement and/supervise field enumerators during data collection through activities such as back checks, high frequency checks or spot checks. Carry out data quality assurance to ensure accurate, reliable and valid data is available for analysis. Participate in periodic meetings to provide updates to clients on the progress of research assignments. Organize and take part in conducting of interviews, focus group discussions, or stakeholder consultation meetings amongst others. Support the drafting of inception reports, final evaluation reports and other deliverables. Carry out any other duties as shall be assigned by the Global Programmes manager Qualifications Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Planning and Management, Social Sciences, Economics, Development studies, Public Health amongst others. A post graduate diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage. Knowledge and experience -At least 3 years of experience in conducting development evaluations -Experience in working in consulting firms will be an added advantage -Commitment to Feminism and Disability Inclusion -Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills -Excellent report writing, communication and interviewing skills -Effective prioritization and organizational skills with an ability to work under tight deadlines

How to Apply

To Apply: Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter highlighting their suitability for the position and addressed to the Executive Director. The email for submission of applications is [email protected]. Submit no later than Wednesday, 27th of August 2025. Use the subject line: Ugandan based Junior Researcher/Evaluator. As a feminist social enterprise, females are more strongly considered by Bodmando.

Job Details

Posted: August 19, 2025
Deadline: August 27, 2025 (5 days left)
Organization: Bodmando Consulting Group
Location: Uganda, Uganda
Sector: Agriculture