We invite applications for a dynamic opportunity to contribute to our team in this pivotal position. This role is designed for an individual eager to leverage their expertise in a collaborative environment, driving impactful results through dedicated effort and strategic thinking. Candidates will be responsible for executing key responsibilities that align with our organizational objectives while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and innovation. Ideal applicants must possess the requisite qualifications, including relevant experience and a proven track record of success in their field. The successful hire will play a critical role in shaping the future of our operations, fostering growth, and maintaining excellence in all endeavors.
Girls Not Brides is looking for a seasoned Head of Impact and Strategy Performance to spearhead the organization’s monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) and impact initiatives. In this leadership role within the Learning, Evidence and Impact Directorate, you will manage the Impact team and collaborate closely with the Director to refine the organization’s strategic vision, aligning monitoring efforts with our results framework and impact assessment. Your responsibilities will include ensuring Girls Not Brides has robust systems, tools, evidence, data, and impactful narratives to effectively showcase progress toward our strategic goals.
In this position, you will spearhead the development and implementation of MEAL systems and strategic planning initiatives, fostering cross-functional collaboration to ensure our initiatives are impactful, strategically aligned, and results-driven. Additionally, you will oversee reporting mechanisms and ensure findings are effectively disseminated and utilized to guide decision-making processes. Your responsibilities will include enhancing organizational MEAL and performance frameworks, while also producing and communicating transparent, reliable, and persuasive evidence of our impact to key stakeholders.
About you
You bring extensive experience as a MEAL, strategy performance, and impact leader, with a proven ability to develop impact-focused organizational strategies, construct sophisticated measurement frameworks, and lead teams in generating robust evidence of outcomes. Your expertise lies in transforming data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions, while cultivating a culture rooted in accountability, continuous learning, and adaptive improvement.
You possess outstanding communication abilities, combining polished writing skills with a keen sense of how to convey impact to a variety of stakeholders, from funders to external partners. Your adaptability in global settings and your collaborative, inclusive, and values-based leadership approach allow you to excel in diverse environments. Above all, your commitment to Girls Not Brides’ mission drives your work, and you are dedicated to helping the organization clearly demonstrate its contributions to meaningful, transformative change for girls worldwide.
We seek a seasoned professional to assume responsibility for drafting, reviewing, and executing legally binding agreements. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of five years of experience in contract management or a related field, with a strong background in negotiating terms and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Proficiency in reviewing contract language for clarity, accuracy, and enforceability is essential, as is the ability to identify and mitigate potential risks. Additionally, the role requires meticulous attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including legal, procurement, and finance departments. The successful applicant will be adept at managing multiple contracts simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and regulatory requirements.
This role is offered on a fixed-term basis for a duration of two years.
The ideal candidate must possess the legal authorization to work in either Kenya, India, or the United Kingdom at the time of application and for the entirety of the two-year contract duration.
Oversee a range of critical duties including managing daily operations, implementing strategic initiatives, and ensuring adherence to company policies and industry regulations. Lead cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives while fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Monitor key performance indicators to assess progress, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions as needed. Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to enhance communication, resolve conflicts, and align business goals. Oversee budget planning, financial forecasting, and resource allocation to optimize efficiency and profitability. Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards while promoting a culture of accountability and transparency.
Drive the strategic direction and assess the efficacy and outcomes of Girls Not Brides’ initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and measuring impact to inform continuous improvement.
Develop and implement the organization’s monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) strategy, as well as the impact measurement framework, ensuring full alignment with the broader organizational goals.
Design, implement, and continuously enhance MEAL systems, tools, and processes across the organization to ensure their robustness, coherence, and consistent application.
Provide leadership in gathering, analyzing, and presenting high-quality data across all projects, programs, and organizational initiatives to support informed decision-making and facilitate adaptive programming.
Ensure organizational evaluations and impact assessments are conducted with methodological precision and relevance.
In collaboration with the Head of Research, Evidence and Learning, assist in embedding evidence and insights into organizational planning, performance management, and strategic decision-making while nurturing a culture of ongoing learning and enhancement.
Facilitate seamless collaboration among portfolio management, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL), as well as organizational performance frameworks.
Orchestrate comprehensive organizational strategic planning initiatives while maintaining rigorous oversight of performance metrics and producing detailed, insightful reports.
Spearhead the yearly organizational planning process, guaranteeing alignment with strategic objectives and fostering cross-team cohesion.
Collaborate closely with the Director of Learning, Evidence, and Impact to develop and implement the organization’s strategic vision focused on data-driven decision-making.
Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership regarding performance trends, risks, and opportunities within the organization’s strategic framework.
Responsibilities include managing all organizational reporting functions, such as compiling and presenting periodic progress updates for senior leadership and the Board of Trustees, along with donor and annual reporting requirements.
Develop and implement strong, uniform portfolio management systems and processes, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy while fulfilling donor commitments.
We facilitate the dissemination of impact-related narratives and communications, ensuring compelling storytelling that effectively conveys the significance of our initiatives. This role involves crafting and sharing impactful stories to engage stakeholders, highlight achievements, and promote transparency in our work. Strong writing and communication skills are essential to effectively convey complex information in accessible and engaging ways.
Collaborate closely with the Impact, Development, and Communications teams to ensure the delivery of consistent, high-quality impact communications to stakeholders.
Oversee the production of the annual Impact Report and key contributions to the Trustees Annual Report, ensuring it presents rigorous evidence, compelling insights, and transparent organizational accountability.
To effectively communicate progress and drive change, the role involves developing compelling impact stories, robust case studies, and meaningful data for donors, partners, members, and the Board.
Demonstrates proficiency in guiding and overseeing team dynamics, fostering collaboration, and ensuring efficient task execution. Requires strong interpersonal skills to motivate and develop team members while maintaining high performance standards. Accountable for setting clear objectives, delegating responsibilities, and resolving conflicts to drive collective success.
Drive the success of a globally distributed impact team by establishing and communicating clear, shared, and individual performance benchmarks aligned with both team and organizational goals.
Cultivate collaborative relationships across diverse cultures, geographical locations, and time zones while championing professional growth, equity, care, inclusion, and overall wellbeing.
You will serve as the representative for Girls Not Brides in high-level Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), evidence, and impact forums, driving forward thought leadership and collective sector learning.
To remain current with evolving MEAL methodologies, accountability standards, and sector innovations, Girls Not Brides will be positioned as a leader in impact practice.
You will be accountable for fulfilling broader organizational duties, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and contributing to the overall success of the enterprise. This role demands a commitment to fostering collaboration across departments, supporting cross-functional initiatives, and upholding the company’s values and objectives. Additionally, you will play a key part in enhancing operational efficiency, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining compliance with corporate policies and industry standards.
Dedicate yourself wholeheartedly to advancing the mission and vision of Girls Not Brides, ensuring these principles guide every aspect of your planning, work, and daily activities.
Demonstrate unwavering commitment to the fundamental principles of Girls Not Brides across all professional engagements, including internal cooperation, member relations, partner collaborations, and stakeholder interactions.
Ensure adherence to Girls Not Brides’ established policies and procedures, encompassing safeguarding measures, diversity and inclusion standards, the code of conduct, and data protection regulations.
Maintain the accuracy and currency of internal databases and monitoring systems at all times.
Demonstrate a steadfast commitment to continuous personal growth and lifelong learning initiatives.
Handle any additional reasonable requests aimed at furthering the mission of Girls Not Brides.
Seeking a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, supplemented by a minimum of three years of relevant work experience. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++ is essential, along with a strong grasp of data structures and algorithms. Familiarity with web development frameworks like React or Angular is preferred. Exceptional problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment are required. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
We seek candidates with substantial hands-on experience in the specified field, along with a proven track record of successfully executing related tasks. The ideal applicant will possess a diverse skill set, including strong analytical abilities, proficiency in relevant tools or technologies, and exceptional problem-solving capabilities. Additionally, they should demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate seamlessly within cross-functional teams and convey complex information clearly. Adaptability, a commitment to continuous learning, and the capacity to thrive in dynamic environments are also critical attributes for this role.
Proven track record in leading Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) initiatives and driving organizational impact, particularly within gender equality, development, or human rights frameworks.
Demonstrates a track record in developing, executing, and managing comprehensive MEAL and performance frameworks across the organization, encompassing sophisticated evaluations and impact assessments.
Proven mastery of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) principles, encompassing change theory, results frameworks, indicator development, evaluation methodologies, and the integration of both quantitative and qualitative research approaches.
Proficient in organizational performance management, with a strong grasp of strategic planning and reporting mechanisms.
Demonstrates strong expertise in Management, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) tools and systems, including data collection platforms, interactive dashboards, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
Capable of effectively converting data, evidence, and strategic performance metrics into concise and actionable insights that shape informed decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to develop compelling, audience-oriented impact communications, including reports, donor deliverables, and interactive dashboards, alongside managing external consultants and research partners.
Skilled in leading and developing teams, fostering an inclusive and high-performing work environment, and providing professional development opportunities while managing planning and budgets effectively.
Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills are required, with a strong capacity to distill complex information into clear, accessible insights for varied audiences.
Exceptional organizational prowess and project management expertise are essential, enabling the efficient handling of competing priorities with precision and adaptability.
A leadership approach characterized by collaboration, inclusivity, and a commitment to core values, supported by exceptional interpersonal abilities and the capacity to engage effectively across diverse cultures, geographical regions, and time zones.
Seeking an individual with a strategic perspective who excels at integrating overarching vision with meticulous execution, alongside a steadfast dedication to Girls Not Brides’ mission and core values.
Desirable
Applicants should possess a proven track record in advancing gender equality initiatives, advocating for girls’ rights, or engaging with pertinent thematic domains.
Proficient in French and/or Spanish, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to communicate effectively in professional settings.
Proficiency in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) methodologies to Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) frameworks, as well as to impact measurement initiatives, is required.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
