Qualitative Research Consultant – Global South ODA Listening Tour Research (Somalia Country Implementation)

The Consultant will lead and coordinate all in-country qualitative research implementation activities in Somalia for the Global South ODA Listening Tour Project, a joint Oxfam and Adeso initiative examining stakeholder perspectives on Official Development Assistance (ODA). The role involves designing and executing qualitative research methodologies, including Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) across South-Central Somalia, Puntland, and Somaliland. The Consultant will analyze findings to generate credible qualitative evidence that informs global debates on the future of aid, with a focus on underrepresented stakeholder voices. Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, data collection, transcription, report-writing, and ensuring alignment with Oxfam's feminist principles and localization agenda. The Consultant will work closely with Oxfam Somalia's country programme and report to the project coordination team.

Advanced degree in social sciences, development studies, public policy, international development, political science, or a related field; at least 5 years of experience conducting qualitative research, assessments, evaluations, or policy research; demonstrated experience organizing and facilitating KIIs and FGDs in Somalia; strong knowledge of Somalia's development, humanitarian, civil society, and aid landscape; familiarity with issues relating to development cooperation, aid effectiveness, localisation, governance, and accountability; excellent facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills; strong analytical, documentation, transcription, and report-writing abilities; fluency in both English and Somali (written and spoken); prior experience working with Oxfam on similar qualitative research or listening tour projects; ability to obtain valid local registration and certificates required to operate/conduct research activities in Somalia.