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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 functions. In this leadership role within the Learning, Evidence, and Impact Directorate, you will supervise the Impact team and collaborate closely with the Director to define the organization’s strategic vision for monitoring performance against the results framework and measuring impact. Your responsibilities will include ensuring that Girls Not Brides has the necessary systems, tools, evidence, data, and narratives to effectively showcase progress toward our strategic goals.
You will spearhead the development and enhancement of MEAL systems and organizational planning processes, fostering cross-team collaboration to ensure our initiatives are impactful, strategically aligned, and results-driven. This role involves reporting, tracking outcomes, and sharing insights to inform critical decision-making. Additionally, you will bolster organizational MEAL and performance frameworks, guaranteeing the generation and dissemination of clear, credible, and compelling evidence of our impact to key stakeholders.
About you
You bring extensive experience as a leader in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), with a proven ability to develop impactful 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 an environment of responsibility, continuous learning, and adaptive growth.
You possess outstanding communication abilities, honed writing skills, and a keen grasp of how to effectively engage varied stakeholders—such as funders and external partners—by articulating meaningful impact. With a proven ability to excel in international settings, you embody a collaborative, inclusive, and values-based leadership approach. Most importantly, your dedication stems from a deep alignment with the mission of Girls Not Brides, driving your commitment to ensuring the organization not only demonstrates its impact but also contributes substantively to transformative change for girls globally.
We seek an experienced professional to oversee the drafting, review, and execution of contractual agreements. The role demands meticulous attention to detail, ensuring all terms are accurately reflected and legally compliant. Responsibilities include negotiating terms, identifying potential risks, and collaborating with stakeholders to finalize contracts efficiently. Proficiency in contract law and familiarity with industry-specific regulations are essential, along with strong communication skills for articulating complex provisions clearly. Prior experience in contract management or a related legal field is required.
This position is offered on a fixed-term basis, with a contract duration of two years.
The ideal candidate must possess the legal authorization to work in their country of residence—either Kenya, India, or the UK—throughout the entirety of the two-year contract period.
Oversee a range of critical duties encompassing strategic planning, operational execution, and team leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and performance metrics to optimize efficiency, productivity, and quality across all functional areas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement, drive process enhancements, and implement best practices that support sustainable growth. Manage budgets, allocate resources, and prioritize initiatives to maximize return on investment while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Lead talent development programs, succession planning, and performance management initiatives to cultivate a high-performing workforce capable of adapting to evolving business demands. Serve as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing clear communication, transparent reporting, and actionable insights to support informed decision-making at all levels. Ensure compliance with industry regulations, legal requirements, and ethical standards to mitigate risks and uphold organizational integrity.
Girls Not Brides’ strategic direction, performance management, and impact assessment will be spearheaded by you.
Develop and implement the organization’s monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) framework and impact measurement strategy, ensuring full alignment with the broader organizational goals.
Provide strategic leadership to develop, deploy, and refine MEAL systems, tools, and processes throughout the organization, guaranteeing their resilience, alignment, and uniform application.
Provide leadership in collecting, analyzing, and reporting high-quality data for all projects, programs, and organizational initiatives to support informed, evidence-based decision-making and adaptive programming.
Conduct thorough organizational evaluations and impact assessments, maintaining methodological rigor and ensuring relevance throughout the process.
Collaborating closely with the Head of Research, Evidence and Learning, the role involves facilitating the seamless incorporation of evidence and learning into organizational planning, strategy execution, and performance management while championing a culture of ongoing learning and enhancement.
Ensure effective alignment and seamless communication among portfolio management, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), as well as the organization’s performance frameworks.
Direct leadership of strategic organizational planning, alongside ongoing performance monitoring and reporting, is essential.
Guide the organizationwide planning cycle each year, maintaining strategic alignment and fostering cohesive collaboration across all teams.
Assist the Director of Learning, Evidence, and Impact in developing and advancing the organization’s strategy for data-informed decision-making.
Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership regarding performance trends, risks, and opportunities within the organization’s strategy.
Responsible for managing organizational reporting procedures, which entails compiling and submitting routine progress updates to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees, as well as fulfilling donor reporting obligations and producing the annual report.
Develop and maintain strong, cohesive portfolio management frameworks and procedures to ensure alignment with organizational strategy and fulfillment of donor commitments.
Facilitate the dissemination of impact communications and craft compelling narratives to convey organizational achievements and insights.
Collaborate closely with the Impact, Development, and Communications teams to ensure the delivery of consistent, high-quality impact communications to stakeholders.
Oversee the creation of the annual Impact Report and associated contributions to the Trustees Annual Report, ensuring it incorporates robust evidence, insightful analysis, and transparent organizational accountability.
The organization must develop compelling impact stories, case studies, and data that can be shared with donors, partners, members, and the Board to clearly demonstrate progress and drive meaningful change.
Demonstrates proficiency in guiding and overseeing team dynamics, ensuring optimal performance, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Responsible for setting clear objectives, delegating tasks effectively, and monitoring progress to achieve departmental goals. Requires strong interpersonal skills to motivate team members, resolve conflicts, and maintain high morale. Essential to cultivate a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development among staff.
Drive the global Impact team, fostering collaboration across diverse locations while establishing transparent, shared objectives alongside individual performance targets to align with both team and organizational goals.
Foster cross-cultural, cross-geographical, and cross-time-zone collaboration while advancing professional growth, fostering a supportive environment, championing inclusion, and prioritizing overall wellbeing.
Represent Girls Not Brides in high-level MEAL, evidence and impact spaces, contributing to thought leadership and sector learning.
To continuously monitor and incorporate new MEAL methodologies, accountability standards, and sector innovations, ensuring Girls Not Brides maintains a leading position in impactful practices.
We are responsible for a broad range of organizational duties that extend beyond individual roles, ensuring alignment with overarching company goals, fostering cross-departmental collaboration, and upholding corporate policies. This involves strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance monitoring to drive efficiency and achieve long-term objectives. Additionally, we represent the organization in external engagements, maintain stakeholder relationships, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Demonstrate unwavering commitment to the mission and vision of Girls Not Brides by ensuring they guide every planning initiative, work assignment, and action taken.
Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the fundamental principles of Girls Not Brides in every professional endeavor and during engagements with colleagues, members, partners, and stakeholders alike.
Ensure adherence to all policies and procedures outlined by Girls Not Brides, such as those related to safeguarding, diversity and inclusion, the code of conduct, and data protection.
Maintain the accuracy and currency of internal databases and monitoring data at all times.
Continuously strive to enhance your skills and knowledge through consistent professional development and learning initiatives.
Advance the mission of Girls Not Brides by addressing any additional reasonable requests that support its objectives.
Seeking a candidate with a minimum of five years of progressive experience in the specified field, preferably including leadership or supervisory roles. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is required, along with advanced proficiency in industry-standard tools and software. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines are essential. Familiarity with compliance standards, project management methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration is highly desirable. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary to effectively convey complex information to diverse stakeholders.
We are seeking candidates with a strong background in the specified field, particularly those possessing advanced technical proficiencies and relevant hands-on experience. Ideal applicants will demonstrate exceptional problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and a capacity to work collaboratively within a team-driven environment. Proficiency in industry-standard tools and methodologies, along with a commitment to continuous professional development, is highly valued. Additionally, the role requires a proactive approach to troubleshooting, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Proven expertise in leading Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) initiatives and driving organizational impact in gender equality, development, or human rights sectors.
A strong track record in developing, executing, and managing organizationwide Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) and performance frameworks is essential, encompassing intricate evaluations and impact assessments.
Professional professionals require advanced technical skills in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), encompassing expertise in theory of change, results frameworks, indicator development, evaluation design, and mixed-methods approaches.
Proven expertise in organizational performance management, encompassing strategic planning methodologies and comprehensive reporting frameworks.
Experienced in utilizing MEAL tools and systems, including data collection platforms, dashboards, and CRM systems, with a strong command of their functionalities.
Experienced in effectively converting data, evidence, and strategic performance metrics into concise, actionable insights that drive informed decision-making.
Skilled in creating compelling and audience-centric impact communications, such as reports, donor deliverables, and dashboards, along with effectively overseeing external consultants or research partners to achieve project goals.
Demonstrated expertise in leadership and team development, with a proven ability to cultivate inclusive, high-performing teams, foster professional growth, and manage strategic planning and budgetary oversight.
Demonstrates exceptional analytical, writing, and communication abilities, with a talent for simplifying intricate concepts for varied audiences.
Acquires and demonstrates exceptional organizational capabilities alongside robust project management expertise, enabling efficient handling of competing priorities with precision and adaptability.
A leadership approach characterized by collaboration, inclusivity, and a commitment to core values, combined with exceptional interpersonal abilities and the capacity to operate seamlessly across diverse cultures, geographical locations, and varying time zones.
A strategic thinker who excels at aligning long-term vision with meticulous execution, while demonstrating unwavering dedication to Girls Not Brides’ mission and core values.
Desirable
Applicants should possess a proven track record in advancing gender equality initiatives, championing girls’ rights, or engaging in closely related thematic fields.
Proficiency in French, Spanish, or both languages is required.
Proficiency in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) methodologies for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), as well as for assessing impact, is required for this role.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
