DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Main Responsibility will be aimed at delivering comprehensive research services and technical support at Farsight Africa Group covering the countries of operation. Contribute to the development and profile of our research expertise with clients and key influencers.

Research Design & QA Implementation


Lead QA review of all methodologies, survey tools, and... analytical frameworks
Provide technical input on in-depth context analyses, conflict assessments, and thematic studies required under the clientengagement.
Ensure adherence to international best practices in research ethics and data quality


M&E Systems and Reporting


Design MEL systems aligned with client stabilization frameworks
Guide indicator development and logistical frame alignment for all ToR-driven research cycles (baseline, midline, endline)
Ensure evidence generated feeds directly into client reporting and programmatic adaptation


Analysis, Validation, and Learning


Oversee data synthesis and insight generation from qualitative and quantitative sources
Lead internal and client-facing quality control checkpoints for dashboards, assessments, and final reports
Support learning sessions with clientteams and stakeholders.


Capacity Building & Team Leadership


Mentor research officers and QA staff at Farsight
Provide input into recruitment and onboarding of short-term technical experts
Serve as a methodological focal point across multiple concurrent client tasks


REQUIREMENTS:


Master’s degree in Social Sciences, M&E, Development Studies, or a related field.
Minimum 7 years of experience in research/M&E, including in donor-funded, fragile contexts.
Proven ability to review and improve research deliverables
Familiarity with UN programs and stabilization-oriented data ecosystems
Proficiency in analytical software (e.g., STATA, R, Nvivo)
Strong understanding of results-based management and participatory research approaches
Excellent communication, leadership, and report-writing skills
Proven ability to manage timelines, and multi-stakeholder environments
Demonstrated ability in executing Research and M& E Proposals to UN agencies
Extensive national and international (Somalia) experience in project management
Familiarity with the socio-cultural context of East Africa
Excellent writing and communication skills in English more

This role’s core responsibility will be to steer strategic outcomes, proactively manage risks, and cultivate strong alignment across stakeholders to ensure project success and long-term impact at Farsight Africa Group covering the countries of operation.

Project Management


Mange the execution of work plans, budgets, and team assignments under the client Long Term Agreement (LTA) with... Farsight Africa Group
Own implementation of client-requested research tasks across Somalia’s federal member states
Ensure compliance with donor reporting cycles, contracting, and deliverables.


Team Leadership


Lead cross-functional technical and field teams, including both internal and consultant staff
Conduct onboarding, mentoring, and periodic performance assessments • Create a collaborative, high-performance work culture


Stakeholder Engagement


Act as secondary liaison with client focal points and stabilization partners
Lead coordination operations calls, ad-hoc donor briefings, and engagement with national counterparts
Translate Farsight’s fieldwork into insights that inform client stabilization programming


Learning & Strategic Delivery


Lead integration of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) insights into project design and strategic pivots
Own and ensure the quality, timeliness, and relevance of all project deliverables
Direct adaptive management processes in response to evolving field conditions and shifting partner priorities, driving agile and responsive program execution


REQUIREMENTS:


Master’s degree in Project Management, Development Studies, or related field
Minimum 7 – 10 years of experience in managing complex projects and leading teams
Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multi-stakeholder environments
Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated ability in writing Research and M& E Proposals
Extensive national and international (Somalia) experience in project management
Familiarity with the socio-cultural context of East Africa
Excellent writing and communication skills in English more

Key Responsibilities


Full-Stack Development:
Design and implement end-to-end enterprise-grade applications with a focus on Public Service Revenue Management (PSRM) systems.


Back-End Development:


Build robust and scalable systems using Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate) and PL/SQL.
Implement RESTful APIs and integrate third-party systems, including payment gateways and Oracle Cloud... Services.
Develop and optimize Oracle database solutions, ensuring data integrity, security, and high performance.


Front-End Development:


Create user-friendly, responsive, and dynamic web interfaces using Oracle APEX, JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js), HTML5, and CSS3.
Customize Oracle APEX components tmeet specific project requirements.
Ensure modular, reusable, and maintainable code with detailed documentation.


Business Analysis:


Collaborate with stakeholders tgather and document functional and non-functional requirements for PSRM systems.
Analyze client business processes and provide insights on how Oracle-based solutions can improve efficiency and revenue collection.
Translate business requirements inttechnical workflows, wireframes, and system prototypes.
Proactively identify potential risks and propose viable solutions.


Project Delivery:


Lead and execute the end-to-end delivery lifecycle of PSRM projects, including development, implementation, and go-live phases.
Create and manage project plans, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) tensure system reliability.
Prepare user guides, technical documentation, and training materials for end-users.
System Maintenance and Continuous Improvement:
Ensure PSRM systems perform reliably, with a system uptime of 99.9% or higher.
Monitor and optimize system performance, addressing bottlenecks and improving scalability for high-volume transactions.
Propose innovative solutions and enhancements timprove user experience and operational efficiency.
Stay updated on advancements in Oracle technologies and implement best practices.


Required Qualifications


Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Advanced certifications in Oracle APEX, Java, or Oracle Database Administration are highly desirable (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional).


Experience:


5+ years of hands-on experience in software development with a proven track record of implementing enterprise-grade solutions.
2+ years MUST have experience with significant involvement in Oracle-based PSRM projects.
3+ years of back-end development experience using Java, Spring Boot, and PL/SQL.
Strong experience in delivering public service revenue management (PSRM) or similar large-scale transactional systems. more

Purpose of the Position

The Research Assistant will support both the research and business development teams by conducting reviews, data collection, analysis, and contributing to proposal drafting.

Scope of Work and Responsibilities

Research Support


Data Collection and Preparation: Collect and organize data from databases, surveys, and field studies; prepare clean... datasets.
Literature Review: Conduct reviews on relevant topics and summarize findings.
Report Writing: Assist in drafting research reports, policy briefs, and documentation of methodologies.


Business Development and Proposal Support


Opportunity Identification: Research funding opportunities, donor priorities, and relevant trends.
Proposal Development: Support drafting and editing of proposal sections; provide relevant data and statistics.
Documentation: Ensure proposal documents are complete, well-organized, and meet requirements.


Expected Outputs


Literature review on specified research topic.
Cleaned and organized dataset.
Contributions to proposal drafts, including supporting documents.
Updates on relevant funding opportunities.
Proposal Drafts
Reporting and Supervision
Reports to the Senior Research Manager and collaborates with both research and business development teams.


Qualifications


Education: Bachelor’s degree in either of the following, Social Sciences, Economics, Public Health, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field
Experience: 1-2 years in a research or business development role; experience in data collection and proposal writing.
Skills: Strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency in research software (e.g., SPSS, R, Excel), and familiarity with proposal writing.
Strong attention to detail.
Presentation skills – ability to write and speak clearly to easily communicate complex ideas in a way that is easy to understand.
Problem-solving skills. more

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A SOFTWARE ENGINEER/ FULL STACK DEVELOPER:

Creating prototypes, designing and building modules and solutions in an iterative agile cycle, developing, maintaining, and optimising the business outcome
Estimating user and technical stories, designing and developing code, writing and executing unit and integration tests, and supporting testing of deliverables against user and... technical story acceptance tests
Performing peer reviews, collaborating with architects and other developers to produce “just enough” design, and ensuring that enough technical documentation and training is provided for reference and operational support
Developing and executing automation scripts and maintenance jobs
Conducting peer reviews and maintaining coding standards
Resolving incidents as level two and level three support
Resolving problems as level two and level three support
Estimating user and technical stories to help inform and prioritize the backlog
Designing modules according to user stories, UX/UI designs, and technical stories
Developing solutions according to module designs and deploying using a delivery pipeline
Developing and executing unit and integration tests; supporting testing against user and technical story acceptance tests.
Reviewing design and architecture to guarantee service availability, performance and resilience.
Prepares documentation (User manuals, Technical manuals, deployment instructions, rollback instructions, etc.) to ensure that they meet set quality standards
Ensures that the approved coding standards are consistently applied in every solution developed.
Participates in system demonstration, and ensures issues arising in demos are addressed.
Diagnoses complex application issues and provides guidance and support to subordinates.
Addresses issues that arise during deployment of the newly developed solutions in the QA test environment.
Resolves issues arising from QA tests, for solutions that do not pass QA standards and Information System Security policies.
Ensure conformity to ISO (9001:2015 and 27001:2013) and data security requirements.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications or any other IT related field.
At least three (3) years’ experience as a software developer in a busy organization.
Systems Development i.e. Java Programming, Python, Web Design and Development, Oracle Developer etc.
Business Systems Analysis i.e. CBAP Certification / Training
Systems Modelling and Design Techniques
Process Modelling and Design Techniques
Training in middle level management / Supervisory Skills courses.
IT Governance i.e. ITIL or COBIT 4/5
Project Management i.e. PMP or Prince 2
Training or Certification in Database Administration i.e. Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server. more

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A UI/UX ENGINEER:

Hands-on design and supervision of UI/UX application design work
Organizes interactions between the members of the UI/UX team to nurture best practice and encourage knowledge-& tool-sharing
Provides guidance and harmonization of best practices on agile methodologies and practices to ensure smooth communication and collaboration. Ensure adoption of Design... System and UX/UI patterns
Acts as a mentor for the Specialist resources in their Practice, helping them grow in expertise and experience new areas
Designing graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs and widgets.
Optimize existing user interface designs
Develop the information architecture of digital products
Develops new systems to automate business processes in conformity with design artefacts contained in System Change Requests (SCRs)
Conducts peer reviews and unit tests of developed solutions to guarantee quality before final submission to Quality Management
Prepares documentation (User manuals, Technical manuals, deployment instructions, roll back instructions, etc) to ensure that they meet set quality standards
Ensures that solutions that have been developed are properly packaged and that all the components and requisite documentation are included in the package, for submission to Quality Management.
Ensures that the approved coding standards are consistently applied in every solution developed.
Participates in system demonstration, and ensures issues arising in demos are addressed.
Addresses issues that arise during deployment of the newly developed solutions in the QA test environment.
Resolves issues arising from QA tests, for solutions that do not pass QA standards and Information System Security policies.
Ensure conformity to ISO (9001:2015 and 27001:2013) and data security requirements.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications design, human-computer interaction (HCI), cognitive science or any other IT related field.
UI/UX training/Certification
Systems Development i.e. Java Programming, Web Design and Development, Oracle Developer etc.
Business Systems Analysis i.e. CBAP Certification / Training
Systems Modelling and Design Techniques
Process Modelling and Design Techniques
Training in middle level management / Supervisory Skills courses will be an added advantage
Training or Certification in Database Administration i.e. Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server will be an added advantage more

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A API SOFTWARE ENGINEER:

Development of API’s consumed by various channels.
Development of micro services using java, spring boot and spring boot security.
Use CI/CD to automate deployments.
Deliver projects on time as agreed upon by the various stakeholders.
Document and coordinate efforts to secure application resiliency prior to business continuity event.
Participate... in design, development, testing and implementation of new products, services and functionalities
Making use of agile and scrum frameworks in project delivery while making use of tools like Jira, Confluence etc.
Provide support during service deployments and when on-call.
Participate in audit activities, review and provide data to auditors.
Development of automated tests for functional, performance, and security testing using test-driven development methodology.
Support capacity planning initiatives and provide application information to capacity planning teams.
Customize alerting tools based on application specific thresholds.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications or Electronic Engineering.
At least 2-year work experience in software development.
At least 1-year work experience in API management e.g., Apigee, MuleSoft etc.
Strong understanding of both JSON, SOAP and development on swagger UI using open API’s
Experience in securing APIs using Oauth, SAML etc.
Strong knowledge in API modelling languages and annotations e.g., in Swagger
Experience in java, spring boot, bash
Experience working with relational and non-relational databases i.e., Oracle, MySQL, Mongo DB, Cassandra
Hands-on experience in designing and developing API’s using REST and SOAP
Experience developing solutions using agile, DevOPs, testing and CI/CD automation tools e.g., Jenkins, SonarQube, Git lab
Strong understanding of end-to-end API and micro services architecture
Experience in automation tools e.g., rundeck, ansible etc.
Good presentation skills more

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS THE INTERNAL AUDITOR:

Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
Maintain open communication with management and audit committee
Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum
Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts... etc
Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process
Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement
Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

3-5 years of working experience as an internal auditor
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or other relevant field
Minimum of Certified Public Accountant level 3 certification.
Internal auditor certificates required
Exceptional accounting skills
Analytical thinking with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
Proven knowledge in accounting procedures.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines more

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS THE DATA ANALYST INTERN:

Assistant quality assurance and feedback on data
Generating reports from single or multiple systems. tent management on social media
Generating information and insights from data sets and identifying trends and patterns
Data collection and compilation using providing data collection and capture tools
Reporting and presentation of the analysis... reports.
Working with Strategic communications, media and research teams to align analysis reports.
Work on any media related projects as might be requested from time to time.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in media, communication, data analysis or any related field.
Strong attention to detail.
Presentation skills – ability to write and speak clearly to easily communicate complex ideas in a way that is easy to understand.
Problem solving skills. more

BE THE STRATEGY BEHIND THE GAME.
Farsight is growing quickly, and we’re seeking an experienced professional with extensive expertise in Agriculture and Value Chain Development in Africa, specifically Somalia, Kenya, Liberia, Gambia, Uganda, and other countries. The ideal candidate should have a PhD and several years of experience in the field. The position is subject to funding.
WHAT YOU'LL DO... AS THE AGRICULTURE AND VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT:

Providing technical assistance in the development of Agricultural and Value Chain Development initiatives.
Designing and implementing assessments and evaluations in the field of Agriculture and Value Chain Development.
Conducting research and assessments on Agricultural and Value Chain Development issues in Africa.
Developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems for Agricultural and Value Chain Development programs.
Providing training and capacity building support to stakeholders on Agricultural and Value Chain Development.
Engaging with stakeholders to build relationships and facilitate partnerships in the field of Agriculture and Value Chain Development.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

A Masters or PhD in Agricultural Science, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.
Several years of experience in Agriculture and Value Chain Development in Africa.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills. more

BE THE STRATEGY BEHIND THE GAME.
Farsight is growing quickly, and we’re seeking a highly experienced professional with a deep understanding of food security and livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa. As the lead expert in this field, you will provide technical support to our clients and help them improve their food security and livelihood outcomes
WHAT YOU'LL DO AS THE AGRONOMIST AND FOOD... SECURITY/LIVELIHOOD CONSULTANT:

Providing expert technical support for the development of food security and livelihood programs.
Designing and implementing innovative interventions to increase food security and livelihood outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Conducting in-depth research and assessments on food security and livelihood issues.
Developing and managing monitoring and evaluation systems for food security and livelihood programs.
Providing capacity-building support and training to stakeholders on food security and livelihoods.
Building partnerships and relationships with stakeholders to support food security and livelihood initiatives.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

PhD or Master's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of extensive experience in food security and livelihoods work, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills. more

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS THE CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIROMENTAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT:

Assisting in the development of climate change and environmental management plans.
Designing and implementing interventions to mitigate the impacts of climate change and protect the environment in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
Conducting assessments and evaluations on climate change and environmental... issues.
Developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems for climate change and environmental programs.
Providing training and capacity-building support to stakeholders on climate change and environmental management.
Engaging with stakeholders to build relationships and facilitate partnerships that support climate change and environmental initiatives.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Climate Change, Environmental Management, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in climate change and environmental management, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills. more

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS THE CONFLICT MEDIATION/PEACEBUILDING CONSULTANT:

Providing technical assistance in the development of peacebuilding and conflict resolution strategies and programs.
Designing and implementing peacebuilding and conflict resolution interventions in various African countries.
Conducting research and assessments on conflict and peacebuilding issues in Africa.
Developing and... implementing monitoring and evaluation systems for peacebuilding and conflict resolution programs.
Providing training and capacity-building support to stakeholders on conflict mediation and peacebuilding.
Engaging with stakeholders to build relationships and facilitate partnerships in the field of conflict mediation and peacebuilding.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

A Masters or PhD in Conflict Studies, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience in Conflict Mediation and Peacebuilding in Africa.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills. more

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS THE WASH (WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE) CONSULTANT:

Providing technical assistance in the development of WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) programs and projects.
Designing and implementing assessments and evaluations in the fields of WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) including water supply, sanitation facilities, and hygiene promotion.
Conducting research and... assessments on WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) related issues.
Developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems for WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) programs and projects.
Providing training and capacity-building support to stakeholders on WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) related issues.
Engaging with stakeholders to build relationships and facilitate partnerships in the field of WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene).

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Masters or PhD in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Water Engineering, Public Health, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) with a focus on Africa.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills. more

BE THE STRATEGY BEHIND THE GAME.
Farsight is growing quickly, and we’re seeking an experienced professional with extensive expertise in conducting assessments and evaluations in areas of economics and market assessment in Africa, specifically Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and Ethiopia. The position is subject to funding.
WHAT YOU'LL DO AS THE ECONOMICS AND MARKET ASSESSMENT... CONSULTANT:

Providing technical assistance in the development of economic and market assessments.
Designing and implementing assessments and evaluations in the fields of economics and market assessment.
Conducting research and assessments on economic and market issues.
Developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems for economic and market assessment programs.
Providing training and capacity-building support to stakeholders on economic and market assessment.
Engaging with stakeholders to build relationships and facilitate partnerships in the field of economics and market assessment.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Social Sciences including Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in economics and market assessment, with a focus on Africa.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills. more

BE THE STRATEGY BEHIND THE GAME.
Farsight is growing quickly, and we’re looking to hire a data analyst to join our data team. You will take responsibility for managing our master data set, developing reports, and troubleshooting data issues. To do well in this role you need a very fine eye for detail, experience as a data analyst, and a deep understanding of the popular data analysis tools and... databases.
WHAT YOU'LL DO AS THE DATA ANALYST:

Assisting in preparing business development reports, proposals.
Provide quality assurance and feedback on data
Managing master data, including creation, updates, and deletion.
Generating reports from single or multiple systems.
Content management on social media
Generating information and insights from data sets and identifying trends and patterns
Data collection and compilation using providing data collection and capture tools
Provide weekly monthly and quarterly analysis reports as per client needs.
Training and guiding teams on analysis data collection and coding
Reporting and presentation of the analysis reports.
Attending client feedback meetings and implementing the same on reports.
Working with Strategic communications, media and research teams to align analysis reports.
Work on any media related projects as might be requested from time to time.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Experience in media, PR, online and Research Analysis
Experience in Social Media and Content analysis
Experience with online data collection & analysis tools
A Bachelor’s degree
Digital marketing analytics tools including Google 360, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Adobe Marketing Suite is an added advantage
Excellent analytical skills - the ability to identify trends, patterns and insights from data.
Strong attention to detail.
Presentation skills – ability to write and speak clearly to easily communicate complex ideas in a way that is easy to understand.
Problem solving skills.
Communication skills with effective stakeholder management & conflict resolution skills. more

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS THE IT SOLUTION ARCHITECT/ICT MANAGER:

Provide strategic advice, guidance and direction to database designers, application developers, technical architects and others to achieve the desired architecture target state.
Good understanding of database backup configuration, restore and DR site
Champion the tactical strategy for master data management, that supports the management... of data and information in all its forms and structures. (including logical analysis of taxonomies, data and metadata)
Promote innovative ways for managing the organisations application architecture in line with legal compliance and best practice.
Contribute to the ICT infrastructure and strategic technology change projects.
Representing the ICT service as a whole.
Support the transition of applications to suitable platforms and hosting arrangements in accordance with the ICT strategy and programme of works
Produce reports as appropriate for architecture and project governance, including making recommendations for changes to the agreed scope.
Be responsible for the designs of the high-level structures to enable and guide the development of integrated solutions that meet current and future business needs.
Lead application support and development resources to manage the Information layer (data & application) and coordinate the relationship with the technology layer and its components.
Assist with embedding required changes to service, process, organisation to improve ICT, the businesses operating models and drive innovation.
Undertake any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

8+ years’ experience in datacentre infrastructure, IT solutions services
Minimum Master’s degree in Computer science
MUST possess a minimum of two of the following professional certifications:

Oracle cloud infrastructure Cisco CCNA, Microsoft Azure, The Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE)

IT infrastructure and cloud development
Project & product management
Good understanding of Software Development Cycle more