Job description
Position: Senior Researcher
Location: Dhaxalreeb, Mogadishu Somalia
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Researcher to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in leading research initiatives, developing partnerships, and contributing to high-quality publications and projects.
Key Responsibilities:
✔ Lead and manage research projects from design to implementation
✔ Develop research proposals and secure funding opportunities
✔ Conduct high-quality academic and applied research
✔ Build partnerships with local and international stakeholders
✔ Prepare and publish research papers in peer-reviewed journals
✔ Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior researchers
✔ Present research findings to stakeholders and at conferences
Skills and qualifications
Job Requirements / Specifications:
- Master’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Administration, or Business Administration, with strong engagement in community, public, or private sectors
- Strong knowledge in:
- Resource mobilization
- Communication
- International relations
- Public relations
- Excellent presentation, writing, and negotiation skills, including the ability to develop partnership initiatives and grant proposals
- Strong project management skills
- Minimum of 6 years’ relevant work experience
- At least 4 publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Minimum of 6 completed research papers
- Proficiency in computer applications, including statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata, etc.)
Language Requirements:
✔ Fluent in English (spoken and written)
✔ Native proficiency in Somali
Attachments
How to apply
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit:
- Updated CV
- Cover Letter
- Copies of publications (if available)
📧 Send your application to: [email protected]
📅 Deadline: 10/ April/2026