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Reporting directly to the Program Director, the Learning, Evidence and Impact Lead will spearhead strategic direction and technical guidance in the areas of learning, evidence generation, utilization, and impact assessment. This position is responsible for ensuring the systematic collection and analysis of data, as well as the dissemination and application of insights to guide program implementation, enhance adaptive management practices, and amplify impact across varied contexts and among diverse stakeholders.
This position advocates for equitable access to education while guaranteeing that the program fulfills the requirements of donors, partners, governments, and local communities.
ABOUT YOU
You demonstrate a robust commitment to continuous learning, recognizing monitoring, evaluation, and learning as essential tools not just for accountability but also for fostering reflection, driving improvement, and sparking innovation. With expertise in distilling intricate data into accessible, persuasive insights and narratives, you effectively engage varied stakeholders—from donors and senior leadership to implementing partners and community representatives—ensuring your communication resonates across all levels.
You prioritize diversity and teamwork, consistently pursuing varied viewpoints and guaranteeing that educational initiatives incorporate the insights and experiences of those directly impacted by the program. With ease, you interact with high-level decision-makers while maintaining humility and professionalism when collaborating with field teams and external partners.
You empower rather than restrict, cultivating trust, guiding teams through coaching, and nurturing an environment where reflection, adaptation, and growth thrive. Balancing high-level oversight with hands-on assistance, you thrive on driving program evolution to achieve meaningful, long-lasting results.
The primary duties involve overseeing strategic initiatives and ensuring alignment with organizational goals, while leading cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing policies, managing budgets, and fostering stakeholder relationships to support sustainable growth. The role demands strong leadership, analytical thinking, and the ability to make data-driven decisions in a dynamic environment. Additionally, it requires experience in managing large-scale projects, optimizing processes, and mentoring high-performing teams to achieve key performance indicators.
We are seeking a dynamic Strategic Learning & Impact Leader to spearhead our organization’s learning initiatives and measure their effectiveness. This role will design and implement innovative strategies to enhance employee development and drive organizational growth. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in designing learning programs, a deep understanding of impact measurement frameworks, and exceptional leadership skills. Responsibilities include developing and executing learning strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align training with business objectives, and utilizing data analytics to assess program outcomes. Additionally, the role requires a minimum of five years of experience in learning and development or a related field, strong project management abilities, and proficiency in learning management systems.
Drive the creation and execution of a comprehensive, programmed-wide Learning, Impact, and Adaptation Framework that fully aligns with program goals and donor specifications.
Systematically integrate learning throughout the entire program lifecycle—from initial design and development through to implementation and scaling phases.
Facilitate regular assessments and continuous improvement of the program’s Theory of Change to ensure its ongoing relevance and effectiveness.
Develop and monitor high-level impact pathways to measure outcomes across various countries.
We integrate insights from learning initiatives to shape and enhance scale-up strategies and policy engagement efforts.
MEL Oversight and Quality Assurance involves ensuring the implementation of robust Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks to maintain high standards of programmatic integrity. This role is responsible for establishing and enforcing quality control measures, conducting systematic reviews of data collection processes, and verifying the accuracy and reliability of findings. The position requires expertise in designing and refining MEL systems, analyzing performance metrics, and providing actionable insights to enhance program effectiveness. Additionally, the role entails collaborating with cross-functional teams to align MEL strategies with organizational objectives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through evidence-based decision-making.
To establish and uphold standardized minimum datasets essential for informed decision-making across all program levels.
Develop strategic action plans derived from evaluation findings to drive informed decision-making and organizational improvement.
Offer guidance on technical aspects of country-level MEL systems to uphold uniformity, excellence, and alignment across different regions.
Provide technical leadership and governance for baseline, mid-term, and end-term evaluations, collaborating closely with government counterparts, independent evaluators, External Reference Groups, and country teams to ensure alignment and effectiveness.
Lead the development and execution of participatory institutional, service mapping, and facility readiness assessments to pinpoint gaps and drive targeted capacity-building initiatives and service enhancements.
Establish guidelines to ensure data quality, ethical handling, inclusive practices, and robust safeguarding throughout the processes of data collection and utilization.
Facilitate the development and execution of impact assessments, evaluations, and learning studies to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
The professional must demonstrate expertise in interpreting and applying data effectively, synthesizing complex information to derive meaningful insights, and communicating findings clearly to diverse stakeholders. This role involves transforming raw data into actionable knowledge, ensuring accurate and accessible knowledge translation for decision-making purposes.
Establish formalized quarterly forums for decision-making, leveraging program data, structured learning mechanisms, and reflective practices such as learning reviews, after-action assessments, and pause-and-reflect sessions.
Translate intricate data into comprehensible, practical insights tailored for a wide range of stakeholders, such as program teams, partners, and donors.
Effectively convey insights using tailored knowledge products, including dashboards, publications, briefs, presentations, and learning notes.
Drives the strategic application of evidence to guide decision-making, enhance course correction, and foster innovation across multiple countries.
Monitor the usage metrics and effectiveness of educational resources while leveraging data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions regarding product development and deployment.
We focus on cultivating strong relationships and fostering meaningful interactions with key stakeholders to drive alignment, secure support, and influence strategic decisions in alignment with organizational objectives. This role demands exceptional communication and negotiation skills, alongside the ability to analyze complex business dynamics and advocate persuasively for shared goals.
Engage with donors, government counterparts, and partners to foster alignment on learning priorities, ensure mutual understanding of expectations, and enhance the application of evidence in decision-making processes.
Promote knowledge exchange and collective problem-solving by leading cross-country and cross-partner learning communities.
Foster collaborative learning initiatives alongside implementing partners and local communities to guarantee inclusive, contextually relevant educational outcomes.
We are seeking to enhance organizational effectiveness through targeted Capacity Strengthening initiatives, focusing on equipping teams and individuals with the skills, knowledge, and systems required to achieve sustainable performance improvements. This role involves designing and implementing tailored training programs, mentoring and coaching staff, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptability. The ideal candidate will have experience in instructional design, adult learning methodologies, and change management, along with strong facilitation and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders. Key responsibilities include assessing training needs, developing curriculum, delivering workshops, and evaluating program impact to ensure measurable outcomes. Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation frameworks, along with the ability to adapt strategies to varied contexts, is essential.
Design and execute a comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework alongside a robust strategy to enhance organizational learning capabilities.
Monitor and assess advancements in the utilization of data and the progression of learning maturity at both partner and country levels.
Enhance Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) and overall learning capacity among partners and country teams by providing targeted coaching, accessible practical tools, and continuous technical support.
Cultivate an environment where continuous learning, thoughtful reflection, and a strong sense of accountability are prioritized and embedded throughout the entire program.
Seeking candidates with a strong academic background and relevant professional experience. Applicants should possess a degree in a related field, complemented by hands-on experience in a similar role or industry. Prior expertise in the specified domain is essential, as is familiarity with key methodologies and best practices. A proven track record of success in prior positions is highly desirable, ensuring the ability to contribute effectively from day one.
A master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Development Studies, Data Science, or a closely related discipline is required.
Seeking candidates with a minimum of eight to ten years of professional experience in areas such as learning, impact measurement, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), or adaptive management within complex program environments.
Proven expertise in executing baseline, midline, and Edline evaluations, alongside conducting mixed-methods research, is essential for this role.
Proficiency in conducting impact evaluations or implementation research, coupled with expertise in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) systems, within the context of multi-country or multipartner initiatives is required.
We seek a proven track record of shaping policy agendas, guiding donor priorities, or shaping program frameworks, coupled with a strong ability to craft sophisticated knowledge products such as policy briefs and high-impact publications.
Demonstrates a deep grasp of intricate systems, adaptive programming techniques, and data-driven approaches to decision-making.
Proven track record collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, such as donors, government entities, non-governmental organizations, and local communities.
Proven ability to demonstrate a comprehensive range of technical and interpersonal proficiencies. Strong analytical thinking paired with effective problem-solving capabilities to address complex challenges. Demonstrated expertise in collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to articulate ideas clearly and influence stakeholders. Adept at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
Skilled in establishing connections between data insights, decision-making, and program changes, with a robust ability to develop and validate a Theory of Change.
Seasoned professionals with in-depth knowledge of implementation research and adaptive programming within intricate, multifaceted systems are sought.
Proficient knowledge of gender-transformative programming principles, adolescent health dynamics, and strategies for preventing harmful practices is essential.
Proficient in evaluating the political economy and social norms that shape program results.
Demonstrates proficiency in developing and implementing adaptive management frameworks and decision-making triggers.
Demonstrated expertise in converting research findings and evidence into actionable policy recommendations and securing funding support.
Proficiency in combining qualitative and quantitative analytics methodologies, creating interactive real-time dashboards, and deriving actionable insights from data to inform program strategies is required.
Ensuring accountability and fostering continuous learning through rigorous data quality assurance, adherence to ethical data governance principles, and adherence to evidence standards.
Transforms data and learning methodologies to be culturally responsive, inclusive, and participatory, ensuring that evidence is shaped by the voices of the community.
Expertise in communication, data storytelling, and influence is required to transform intricate data and evaluation insights into engaging, accessible narratives tailored for a broad range of stakeholders.
Data analytics and digital expertise encompass designing robust data systems, performing analytical interpretation, creating visual representations, and leveraging digital tools to enable real-time learning and monitor impact.
Accountability entails ensuring the integration of safeguarding principles throughout all monitoring, evaluation, learning, and evidence-generation activities, with a focus on maintaining ethical and secure data collection, analysis, and dissemination practices.
You must be willing and able to meet the travel demands associated with this role, which may include frequent domestic and international trips. Trips can range from a few days to several weeks, depending on project needs and client locations. You should possess a valid passport and be prepared to travel at short notice when required. Compliance with all travel policies, including expense reporting and booking procedures, is mandatory. Additionally, you may be required to coordinate with team members across different time zones to accommodate scheduling needs.
Approximately 20% travel may be required, encompassing both domestic and international destinations.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA
Experience Required
8 - 10 years
