El Niño 2026 Research on Anticipatory Action for Children – Bangladesh and Somalia
Quick answer
Save the Children Denmark is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to deliver research on the impacts of El Niño 2026 on children in Bangladesh and Somalia, with a focus on anticipatory action and loss and damage, to be completed by the end of December 2026.
- Role
- El Niño 2026 Research on Anticipatory Action for Children – Bangladesh and Somalia
- Organization
- Save the Children Denmark
- Location
- Bangladesh and Somalia
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- 120,000 USD
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
Save the Children Denmark is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to deliver research on the impacts of El Niño 2026 on children in Bangladesh and Somalia, with a focus on anticipatory action and loss and damage.
What you'll do
- Conduct an evidence review on the impact of El Niño on a global and historical scale and the most effective AA approaches to address these impacts
- Design and apply both qualitative and quantitative research methods in fragile or complex settings
- Assess the effectiveness of AA systems and who benefits from interventions
- Generate policy- and practice-oriented recommendations for governments, donors, UN agencies, NGOs, and local actors
- Work closely with the SCI Country Offices in both cases throughout data collection
What it takes
- Demonstrated experience conducting research and analysis on anticipatory action, disaster risk management, climate adaptation, resilience, and/or humanitarian response
- Demonstrated experience conducting research and analysis on the impacts of climate and environmental shocks on children and communities
- Strong understanding of AA systems and approaches, including risk analysis, forecasting, early warning systems, trigger development, financing, targeting, and delivery mechanisms
- Experience assessing programme effectiveness and generating policy- and practice-oriented recommendations for governments, donors, UN agencies, NGOs, and local actors
- Experience working with child-centred, locally-led and community-based approaches
- Good contextual knowledge of, and networks throughout, Somalia and Bangladesh
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Bangladesh and Somalia.
What is the compensation?
The total available budget for this research is 120,000 USD, inclusive of any local and national taxes.
How can I apply?
Please send the following by email to Nick Ockenden, Senior Trends and Research Advisor at Save the Children Denmark, on [email protected]. Closing date is 23.59 (CET) on Sunday 27th September 2026.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include demonstrated experience in research and analysis on anticipatory action, disaster risk management, climate adaptation, resilience, and/or humanitarian response, and experience working with child-centred, locally-led and community-based approaches.
What is the expected timeline?
The research must be completed by the end of December 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children Denmark's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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