Scope of work
The Learning Expert will provide short-term technical assistance during the Inception period of DFID’s Learning and Monitoring Programme in Somalia (LAMPS). The Learning Expert will be expected to take the lead in developing a learning strategy, inclusive of a framework with indicators, for LAMPS. He/she will be expected to provide technical guidance directly to the LAMPS Learning Manager and Learning Analyst in how best to manipulate, use, package, and share all the data LAMPS collects. In addition, he/she will work closely with the Team Leader, to develop guidance on procedures to improve LAMPS’ internal learning and learning within partners.
Specific responsibilities include:
Conduct a desk review of key learning from LAMPS’ predecessor programme (SMP I), as well the most up-to-date research on organisational learning, real-time learning within programmes, problem-driven iterative adaption, and change management.
Consult with DFID-Somalia staff on their learning needs and requirements, interview DFID staff as required;
In collaboration with each LAMPS sub-component, develop a learning framework for:
o LAMPS and its sub-components (Verifications, Technical Assistance, Digital Platform)
o DFID-Somalia implementing partners that are receiving M&E support from LAMPS (i.e. Verifications, M&E Technical Assistance);
Within this learning framework, develop concise indicator reference sheets for indicators at each layer of learning;
Identify and prepare guidance on learning products (e.g. biannual reports and presentations) that capture learning, best practices, and recommendations from LAMPS data.
Criteria
15-20 years of high-level programme management (COP, Programme Director, etc)
At least 5+ of experience with change management, organisational learning, PDIA or Real-time Learning.
No Somalia experience necessary, but FCAS experience greatly preferred.
Must have worked on programming funded by DFID or USAID
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