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Girls Not Brides is recruiting an accomplished Head of Impact and Strategy Performance to spearhead the organization’s monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) and impact function. In this pivotal 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 our results framework and impact measurement. Your responsibilities will include ensuring Girls Not Brides possesses the necessary systems, tools, evidence, data, and narratives to effectively demonstrate progress toward our strategic objectives.
You will spearhead the development and enhancement of MEAL systems and strategic organizational planning processes, fostering collaboration across teams to ensure our initiatives are impactful, aligned with strategic priorities, and accompanied by robust tracking, reporting, and data-driven decision-making. Additionally, you will refine organizational MEAL and performance frameworks, guaranteeing the generation and dissemination of clear, credible, and persuasive 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 impact strategies, design sophisticated measurement frameworks, and provide guidance to teams in generating reliable evidence of outcomes. Your expertise lies in transforming data into actionable insights to drive strategic decision-making, while cultivating an organizational culture rooted in accountability, continuous learning, and adaptive improvement.
As a skilled communicator with exceptional writing proficiency and a sharp ability to articulate impact to varied audiences—such as donors and partners—you excel in global settings. Your leadership style is inherently collaborative, inclusive, and guided by a strong commitment to shared values. Above all, your dedication to the Girls Not Brides mission drives you, as you prioritize the organization’s capacity to transparently showcase its influence and tangible contributions toward transforming the lives of girls worldwide.
We are seeking a motivated Contract Manager to oversee and administer our organization’s contractual agreements. In this role, you will be tasked with negotiating, drafting, reviewing, and managing a diverse range of contracts to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and optimize terms for the benefit of our company. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to interpret complex legal language. Additionally, proficiency in contract lifecycle management software and a solid understanding of commercial law are essential requirements. Responsibilities include ensuring all contracts adhere to company policies, coordinating with internal stakeholders to align contract terms with business objectives, and resolving any disputes or discrepancies that may arise.
A fixed-term contract for a duration of two years is offered.
The ideal candidate must possess the legal authorization to work in the country of their residence—namely, Kenya, India, or the United Kingdom—at the time of application and throughout the entire two-year duration of the contract.
Oversee primary responsibilities encompassing the execution of essential tasks, ensuring adherence to established procedures and organizational objectives. Develop and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency, while maintaining a focus on quality and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align efforts with broader business goals, fostering a cohesive and results-driven work environment. Monitor progress through performance metrics, providing actionable insights and recommendations to optimize outcomes. Engage in proactive problem-solving to address challenges, mitigate risks, and capitalize on opportunities for growth. Champion best practices in communication, teamwork, and accountability to cultivate a high-performing organizational culture. Support leadership in driving innovation and maintaining a competitive edge in the industry.
Girls Not Brides will spearhead the strategic direction, execution, and impact assessment of our initiatives.
Drive the development and execution of the organization’s monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) framework, ensuring full strategic alignment with organizational priorities.
Responsible for designing, implementing, and enhancing MEAL systems, tools, and processes throughout the organization, ensuring they are rigorous, integrated, and uniformly adopted.
Provide strategic oversight for the meticulous collection, thorough analysis, and accurate reporting of high-quality data across all projects, programs, and organizational initiatives, thereby facilitating informed, evidence-based decision-making and adaptive programming.
Conduct organizational evaluations and impact assessments with a focus on maintaining methodological precision and ensuring their continued relevance.
In collaboration with the Head of Research, Evidence, and Learning, assist in embedding evidence-based insights and learning outcomes into organizational planning and strategic performance management, while cultivating an environment that prioritizes continuous learning and enhancement.
Ensure seamless collaboration among portfolio management, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), and organizational performance frameworks.
Direct strategic planning, performance oversight, and reporting responsibilities are core to this role. You will be responsible for developing and implementing organizational strategies, as well as monitoring performance metrics and generating insightful reports to inform decision-making.
Spearhead the yearly organizational planning initiative, guaranteeing alignment with key strategic objectives and fostering seamless cross-functional coherence.
Collaborate closely with the Director of Learning, Evidence, and Impact to develop and advance the organization’s strategic vision for decision-making grounded in evidence.
Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership regarding performance trends, risks, and opportunities in the organizational strategy.
Responsible for managing organizational reporting procedures, which entails compiling and submitting periodic progress reports to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees, along with donor reporting and annual reporting requirements.
Develop and implement strong, unified portfolio management systems and processes to ensure alignment with donor commitments and organizational strategy.
Assist in developing and disseminating impactful communication and storytelling initiatives to effectively convey our mission, achievements, and values to diverse audiences.
Collaborate closely with the Impact, Development, and Communications teams to ensure cohesive, high-quality communication of impact to diverse stakeholders.
Ensure the annual Impact Report and key contributions to the Trustees Annual Report are developed with meticulous attention to robust evidence, insightful analysis, and transparent organizational accountability.
Craft compelling impact stories, case studies, and data to effectively convey the organization’s progress and drive change for donors, partners, members, and the Board.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively is required, along with experience in guiding team members toward achieving organizational objectives. Responsibilities include overseeing team performance, fostering collaboration, and ensuring alignment with company goals. Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to motivate and support team members while maintaining productivity and professional development.
Directly supervise and guide a globally distributed impact team, establishing transparent, shared, and individual performance targets aligned with both team and organizational goals.
Cultivate a collaborative environment that transcends cultural, geographic, and temporal boundaries while championing professional growth, care, inclusion, and employee wellbeing.
Positioned within high-level Monitoring, Evaluation, Assessment for Learning (MEAL), evidence, and impact arenas, you will represent Girls Not Brides, driving forward thought leadership and sector-wide knowledge enhancement initiatives.
To maintain expertise in the latest MEAL methodologies, accountability standards, and sector innovations, ensuring Girls Not Brides stays at the cutting edge of impact practice.
The position entails broader organizational duties and contributions, extending beyond core responsibilities to encompass strategic initiatives, cross-functional collaboration, and alignment with overarching company goals. It requires active participation in shaping policies, fostering innovation, and ensuring operational excellence across departments. Additionally, the role involves representing the organization in external engagements, upholding its reputation, and contributing to long-term growth and sustainability.
Demonstrate unwavering dedication to Girls Not Brides’ mission and vision, ensuring these principles guide every aspect of planning, execution, and decision-making.
Consistently embody the fundamental principles of Girls Not Brides in every professional endeavor and engagement with colleagues, members, partners, and stakeholders alike.
Ensure adherence to Girls Not Brides’ established policies and procedures, such as those governing safeguarding, diversity and inclusion, the code of conduct, and data protection.
Maintain the accuracy and currency of internal databases and monitoring systems at all times.
Demonstrate a dedication to continuous growth and enhancement of your professional skills and knowledge through lifelong learning initiatives.
Deliver any additional appropriate requests that support the mission of Girls Not Brides, ensuring alignment with its objectives and strategic priorities.
Seeking a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, along with a minimum of three years of professional experience in a similar role. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and exceptional communication skills are essential requirements. The ideal applicant will demonstrate strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively. Experience with project management tools and a proven track record in meeting deadlines are highly desirable.
Seeking candidates with proven expertise, technical proficiency, and key professional qualities. Ideal applicants will demonstrate a track record of success in relevant areas, possess specialized competencies, and exhibit strong interpersonal and problem-solving capabilities. The role requires individuals who combine practical experience with adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a dynamic team environment.
Proven ability to lead Monitoring, Evaluation, Assessment, and Learning (MEAL) initiatives and drive organizational impact in gender equality, development, or human rights contexts.
Demonstrates a strong track record in developing, executing, and managing organization-wide Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) and performance frameworks, encompassing intricate evaluations and impact assessments.
Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), encompassing theory of change development, results frameworks, indicator selection, evaluation design, and the application of mixed-method approaches.
Proven expertise in organizational performance management, encompassing strategic planning and reporting frameworks.
Skilled in utilizing MEAL tools and systems, such as data collection platforms, dashboards, and customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
Accomplished in converting data, evidence, and strategic performance metrics into actionable insights that enhance decision-making processes.
We seek a candidate with a proven track record in crafting compelling, audience-centric impact communications, including reports, donor materials, and interactive dashboards, alongside the ability to effectively manage external consultants or research partners.
Strong leadership in managing personnel, demonstrated through the ability to assemble diverse, high-functioning teams, foster individual career growth, and manage strategic planning and financial resources effectively.
Proven capability to analyze data effectively, articulate ideas with clarity, and communicate intricate concepts to varied stakeholders with precision and adaptability.
Demonstrated proficiency in organizational and project management, coupled with a keen aptitude for efficiently handling multiple concurrent priorities.
A leadership approach characterized by collaboration, inclusivity, and a commitment to core values, supported by exceptional interpersonal abilities and the capacity to effectively engage across diverse cultures, geographical locations, and time zones.
A strategic mindset is essential, enabling the ability to harmonize broad vision with meticulous attention to detail while demonstrating unwavering dedication to the mission and values of Girls Not Brides.
Desirable
Applicants must possess demonstrated experience in gender equality initiatives, advocacy for girls’ rights, or other relevant thematic fields.
Proficient in both written and verbal French and/or Spanish.
Proficiency in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) methodologies to Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) frameworks and impact assessment processes is required.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
