Head of Gender and Inclusion

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 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 individuals with disabilities and diverse SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression).
• Conducting gender equity and social inclusion 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, and non-profit organisations. This role will also provide technical support to our Conflict & Peacebuilding research team and our Monitoring and Evaluation team through matrixed working methods and requires substantial travel (up to 2–3 months per year).

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Research

• 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.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, managing competing deadlines and internal resource requirements.
• 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.
• Upskill the Gender & Inclusion team and the wider research team on methodologies and approaches.
• Deliver in-person training, validation workshops, and dissemination events to clients, including gender mainstreaming training where required.

Project and Organisational Leadership

• Identify tenders and contribute to proposal development, including researching clients, programmes, and development topics.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders, including partner organisations, senior academics, and local CSOs.
• Contribute to Bodhi’s roster of consultants, enhancing research capacity.
• Support the development of internal processes, practices, and standards related to gender analysis and assessments.
• Contribute to thought leadership by writing blog posts and website content to elevate Bodhi’s external profile.

Team Management

• Manage the Gender & Inclusion research team, providing line management for 3 team members ranging from Senior Researchers to Research Assistants.
• Support team members’ personal and professional development through performance management and coaching.

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, 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, or relevant research 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.

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 Spaces Access: Available for UK-based team members.
• Annual Leave: 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Language Learning: Opportunities to learn a new language.
• 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:

https://bodhiglobalanalysis.com/jobs/head-of-gender-and-inclusion-maternity-cover-united-kingdom

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.