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Reporting to the Program Director, the Learning, Evidence and Impact Lead will drive strategic leadership while providing technical guidance in learning, evidence generation, and impact measurement. This role is responsible for ensuring that data and insights are consistently produced, disseminated, and leveraged to guide implementation, enhance adaptive management, and amplify impact across varied contexts and stakeholder groups.
This position actively promotes inclusive learning initiatives and guarantees that the program aligns with the standards and goals of donors, partners, governments, and communities.
ABOUT YOU
You demonstrate a robust capacity for continuous learning, recognizing monitoring, evaluation, and learning as vital tools not just for accountability but for fostering reflection, driving improvement, and inspiring innovation. With expertise in distilling intricate data into accessible, impactful insights and compelling stories, you effectively engage a wide range of stakeholders—from donors and senior leadership to implementing partners and community members—ensuring your messages resonate and drive meaningful action.
You prioritize inclusion and collaboration, proactively seeking a wide range of perspectives while ensuring that learning processes authentically represent the voices and experiences of those most impacted by the program. With the ability to confidently engage senior stakeholders, you maintain a grounded and respectful approach when collaborating with local teams and partners.
You cultivate an empowering environment rather than impose restrictive controls, fostering trust, mentoring teams, and nurturing a culture where reflection, adaptability, and continuous learning thrive. You seamlessly integrate high-level strategy with hands-on guidance, drawing energy from initiatives that drive meaningful, sustainable change.
Principal responsibilities encompass overseeing departmental operations, ensuring adherence to organizational policies, and maintaining high standards of efficiency and compliance. Key duties include developing and implementing strategic initiatives, managing budgets and resources, and fostering collaboration across teams to achieve business objectives. Additionally, the role involves identifying performance gaps, proposing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making. Strong leadership skills are required to mentor teams, delegate responsibilities effectively, and cultivate a results-oriented workplace culture. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities are essential for addressing challenges and aligning efforts with long-term goals.
We are seeking a visionary leader to drive our Strategic Learning & Impact initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in designing and implementing learning strategies that align with organizational goals, alongside a deep understanding of impact measurement frameworks. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams to develop and deliver innovative learning programs, overseeing the assessment of program effectiveness, and leveraging data insights to refine and enhance future initiatives. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, strong analytical abilities, and the capacity to influence stakeholders at all levels. A minimum of five years in a senior learning or impact-focused role is required, along with expertise in instructional design, performance consulting, and change management.
Develop and execute a comprehensive, programmed-wide Learning, Impact, and Adaptation Framework, ensuring alignment with both program objectives and donor specifications.
Ensure that learning is consistently integrated throughout every stage of the program lifecycle, spanning from initial design and execution to subsequent scaling efforts.
Conduct ongoing reviews and enhancements of the program’s Theory of Change to ensure its ongoing relevance and effectiveness.
Establish and monitor high-level impact pathways to measure outcomes across various countries.
Develop and implement strategies to inform policy engagement and scaling initiatives through insights gained from learning and evaluation processes.
The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Maintenance, Engineering, and Logistics (MEL) standards and conducting rigorous quality assurance reviews to uphold operational excellence. This role demands meticulous attention to detail in monitoring adherence to regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and internal protocols. The position requires a thorough understanding of MEL processes, strong analytical skills to identify discrepancies, and the ability to implement corrective measures promptly. Additionally, the individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and ensure alignment with organizational objectives. Experience in quality management systems and familiarity with relevant industry regulations are essential qualifications for this role.
Establish and maintain the essential datasets necessary for informed decision-making at all levels of the program.
Translate assessment outcomes into actionable strategic plans to drive informed decision-making and organizational growth.
Offer technical leadership to country-level Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks, ensuring uniformity, rigor, and alignment across all country operations.
Deliver technical leadership throughout the implementation of baseline, mid-term, and end-term evaluations, ensuring seamless collaboration with government stakeholders, independent assessment teams, External Reference Groups, and country-level representatives.
Lead the development and execution of participatory institutional, service mapping, and facility readiness assessments to pinpoint deficiencies and drive targeted capacity-building initiatives and service enhancements.
Establish robust benchmarks for data quality, ethical considerations, inclusivity, and protection measures in all data collection and utilization processes.
Assist in developing and executing impact assessments, evaluations, and learning studies to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Data utilization, interpretation, and dissemination of insights play a pivotal role in our operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing information to extract meaningful conclusions, translating complex findings into clear and actionable recommendations, and ensuring stakeholders can effectively apply these insights to inform decision-making processes. This role demands a keen ability to distill intricate data into accessible formats while maintaining accuracy and relevance.
Quarterly decision-making forums should be institutionalized, leveraging program data, structured learning mechanisms, and reflective practices such as learning reviews, after-action reviews, and pause-and-reflect sessions.
Deliver comprehensively analyzed data in a clear, insight-driven format tailored to the needs of various stakeholders—such as program teams, partners, and donors—enabling informed decision-making and strategic alignment.
Develop and deliver key insights by creating and disseminating knowledge products, including dashboards, publications, briefs, presentations, and learning notes, to ensure clarity and impact in communication.
Facilitates the strategic integration of evidence to guide decision-making processes, drive course corrections, and foster innovation across multiple countries.
The utilization of learning products is monitored, and the decisions influenced by this data are documented and analyzed to drive continuous improvement in training effectiveness.
We specialize in cultivating strong relationships and driving meaningful influence with key stakeholders across diverse organizational landscapes. This role demands a strategic approach to identifying, understanding, and aligning with the interests of critical partners, ensuring their support for organizational objectives. Responsibilities include managing ongoing communications, addressing concerns promptly, and fostering collaborative partnerships to enhance decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, a results-driven mindset, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics with diplomacy and tact.
Forge strategic partnerships with donors, governmental stakeholders, and collaborators to synchronize educational objectives, address expectations effectively, and enhance evidence-based decision-making processes.
Foster collaborative learning networks spanning multiple countries and organizational partners to enhance knowledge sharing and collective problem-solving.
Collaborate with implementing partners and communities to co-create learning opportunities, guaranteeing that all processes are both inclusive and tailored to the specific context.
The role involves enhancing organizational capabilities and equipping teams with the necessary skills, tools, and knowledge to improve performance and achieve strategic goals. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing training programs, assessing skill gaps, providing mentorship and coaching, and evaluating the effectiveness of capacity-building initiatives. Strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and experience in program development are required to ensure sustainable growth and impact. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven track record in fostering learning environments and driving measurable improvements in institutional or individual performance.
Develop and execute a systematic Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework alongside a tailored capacity-building strategy to enhance organizational learning and effectiveness.
Monitor and assess advancements in the utilization of data and the progression of learning maturity at both partner and country levels.
Enhance the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework and foster learning capabilities within partners and country teams by providing targeted coaching, practical resources, and sustained technical support.
Promote an environment characterized by continuous learning, thoughtful introspection, and a strong sense of responsibility throughout the program.
A bachelor’s degree in a related field and relevant professional experience are required for this role. Candidates should possess at least three years of hands-on experience in a comparable position, demonstrating proficiency in key responsibilities and tasks. Additionally, familiarity with industry-specific tools, methodologies, and best practices is essential for success in this position.
A master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Development Studies, Data Science, or a closely related discipline is required.
Requires a minimum of eight to ten years of professional experience in learning, impact measurement, adaptive management, or MEL within intricate program environments.
Proven expertise in conducting baseline, midline, and Edline evaluations, as well as mixed-methods research, is required.
Candidates should possess expertise in conducting impact evaluations or implementation research, with a proven track record in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) initiatives within multi-country or multipartner program contexts.
Demonstrated experience in shaping policy decisions, guiding donor strategies, and contributing to program design, alongside the creation of high-impact knowledge products, including briefs and publications, is required.
Accomplished in analyzing intricate systems, designing adaptive programming solutions, and leveraging data-driven insights to guide strategic decisions.
Professional experience collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, such as donors, government entities, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and local communities, is required.
Skills and Competencies:
Demonstrates a strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Exhibits exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges efficiently. Maintains a high level of adaptability in dynamic work settings, readily adjusting to changing priorities and new responsibilities. Possesses excellent communication skills, ensuring clarity and precision in both written and verbal interactions. Shows proficiency in relevant technical tools and software, enabling effective task execution and project management. Exhibits a commitment to continuous learning and professional development to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
Proven ability to establish meaningful connections between data insights, decision-making processes, and program changes, coupled with strong expertise in developing and validating a robust Theory of Change.
Proficiency in conducting implementation research and executing adaptive programming within intricate, multifaceted systems is essential.
Individuals should possess a solid grasp of gender-transformative programming principles, adolescent health dynamics, and strategies for addressing harmful practices.
Capable of evaluating the political economy and social norms that shape program outcomes.
Proven capability in developing and implementing adaptive management frameworks, including the establishment of decision triggers, to guide dynamic decision-making processes.
Ability to effectively convert research findings into strategic policy recommendations and secure funding is essential.
Proficiency in employing mixed-methods analytics, developing real-time dashboards, and translating data insights to inform program decisions is required.
Ensuring accountability and fostering continuous learning through rigorous data quality assurance, adherence to ethical data governance principles, and the establishment of robust evidence standards.
Ensuring evidence is shaped by community voice, we prioritize culturally responsive, inclusive, and participatory data and learning practices.
We seek a professional with outstanding communication skills, a talent for data storytelling, and the ability to influence others, effectively converting intricate data and evaluation insights into engaging, accessible narratives tailored to varied audiences.
Data analytics and digital proficiency encompass designing data systems, conducting analytical interpretation, creating visualizations, and utilizing digital tools for real-time learning and impact monitoring.
Accountability includes integrating safeguarding principles into all monitoring, evaluation, learning, and evidence-generation activities to ensure that data collection, analysis, and dissemination are conducted ethically and safely.
Extensive domestic and international travel are essential components of this role, requiring readiness to undertake frequent trips. The position mandates regular overnight stays, with destinations including client sites, industry conferences, and company meetings across various regions. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and be prepared to utilize personal or company vehicles for transportation. Flexibility is crucial, as travel schedules may include early departures, late returns, or weekend obligations.
Approximately 20% of the role requires travel to various locations.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA
Experience Required
8 - 10 years
