Head of Gender and Inclusion
Bodhi Global Analysis
Department: Gender and Inclusion
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000
Contract Type: Full-Time
Contract Duration: 12 Month Consultancy (or until the return of the employee from maternity leave, whichever is earlier)
Location: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom (You must have the right to work in the UK)
Closing: 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 research and evaluation 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 refugees, people with disabilities, and diverse SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression)
- Conducting gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) 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, management consultancies, and non-profit organisations. This role will also provide technical support to our Conflict & Peacebuilding Team and our Monitoring and Evaluation Team through matrixed working methods. The role requires substantial travel (up to 2–3 months per year).
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Research and Evaluation Project and Portfolio Leadership
- 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
- 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
- Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, managing competing deadlines and internal resource requirements
- Travel and deliver key informant interviews, focus group discussions and other participatory methods such as community mapping and photo voice
- Deliver in-person training, validation workshops, and dissemination events to clients, including gender mainstreaming training where required
- Undertake quality assurance of all G&I Team project outputs to ensure a high standard is delivered for our clients
Business Development
- Identify tenders and contribute to proposal development, including researching clients, programmes, and development topics
- Collaborate with the Business Development Team to write winning proposals
- Lead and take part in shortlisting interviews to win new work
- Network with clients and donors to ensure Bodhi builds and maintains a strong reputation in the market
- Build and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders, including partner organisations, senior academics, and local CSOs
- Contribute to thought leadership by writing blog posts and website content to elevate Bodhi’s external profile
- Contribute to Bodhi’s roster of consultants, enhancing research capacity
Team Management
- Set the vision and mission for the G&I Team and document in a team strategy with KPIs aligning with Bodhi's overall mission and goals
- Track progress against the G&I Team KPIs
- Manage the G&I Team, providing line management for the team members ranging from Senior Researchers to Research Assistants
- Support team members’ personal and professional development through performance management and coaching using Bodhi Competency Framework
- Upskill the G&I Team and the wider organisation on methodologies and approaches by delivering training sessions and sharing information on new and interesting approaches
- Promote and ensure full compliance with all statutory and company policies, standards, and procedures
Organisational Leadership
- Represent the G&I Team in company wide meetings and management and planning meetings on a regular basis
- Support the development of internal processes, practices, and standards across the business
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 and frameworks, 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, and relevant research and evaluations 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.
Employment 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 Space Access: Available for UK-based team members
- Annual Leave: 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Language Learning: Opportunities to learn a new language that contributes to the business
- 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.