Job Description
Reporting directly to the Program Director, the Learning, Evidence and Impact Lead will deliver strategic direction and specialized technical guidance in learning, evidence collection and utilization, and impact assessment. This position is responsible for ensuring the systematic development of data and insights, which are then disseminated and leveraged to guide implementation efforts, facilitate adaptive management practices, and enhance impact across varied contexts and among diverse stakeholders.
This position advocates for inclusive educational practices and guarantees alignment of the program with the expectations of donors, partners, governments, and communities.
ABOUT YOU
You possess a robust commitment to continuous learning, recognizing monitoring, evaluation, and learning not merely as instruments for accountability but as catalysts for reflection, enhancement, and innovation. With expertise in distilling intricate data into accessible, persuasive insights and narratives, you effectively engage varied stakeholders—such as donors, senior leadership, implementing partners, and community representatives—ensuring clarity and impact in communication.
You prioritize inclusion and collaboration, consistently seeking out diverse perspectives and ensuring that learning processes authentically incorporate the voices and experiences of those most impacted by the program. With unwavering confidence, you engage with senior stakeholders while maintaining a grounded and respectful approach when collaborating with local teams and partners.
You thrive as an enabler rather than a gatekeeper, cultivating trust, mentoring colleagues, and nurturing an environment where teams feel empowered to reflect, adapt, and grow. You seamlessly integrate strategic oversight with hands-on guidance, finding motivation in advancing initiatives that drive meaningful and enduring change.
Principal duties encompass overseeing organizational strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term objectives while maintaining operational efficiency. Key responsibilities involve leading senior management teams, making high-stakes decisions, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. The role demands extensive experience in executive leadership, with a proven track record of driving growth and managing complex business challenges. Additionally, the position requires strong financial acumen, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to navigate regulatory and market dynamics effectively. Collaboration with stakeholders, including board members, investors, and external partners, is essential to achieve sustainable success.
We seek a dynamic leader to drive Strategic Learning & Impact initiatives, fostering innovation and measurable growth across the organization. This role involves designing and implementing learning frameworks that align with business objectives, while ensuring initiatives deliver tangible, far-reaching impact. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify skill gaps, curating development programs, and measuring outcomes to refine strategies continuously. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, experience in learning & development, and a proven track record of designing impactful programs that enhance performance and engagement. Proficiency in data-driven decision-making and stakeholder management is essential.
Develop and execute a comprehensive Learning, Impact, and Adaptation Framework that aligns with program goals and meets donor specifications.
Facilitate the systematic integration of learning throughout the entire program lifecycle, encompassing stages from design and implementation to scaling.
Conduct regular assessments and enhancements to the program’s Theory of Change to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness.
Establish and monitor comprehensive frameworks to measure and document the impact pathways at the outcome level across multiple countries.
Ensure that insights gained from learning initiatives guide the development and implementation of scaling strategies as well as inform policy dialogue and engagement efforts.
MEL Oversight & Quality Assurance
The role involves ensuring adherence to Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks, standards, and best practices across projects and initiatives. Responsibilities include maintaining rigorous quality control, conducting systematic assessments, and providing actionable feedback to enhance performance and accountability. Candidates must possess a strong background in data analysis, evaluation methodologies, and compliance monitoring, along with expertise in relevant software and tools. A commitment to continuous improvement and a keen eye for detail are essential for success in this position.
Establish and uphold standardized minimum datasets essential for informed decision-making at all program levels.
Ensure that evaluation results are effectively converted into strategic action plans to guide informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Deliver technical guidance to country-level Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) systems to uphold uniformity, high standards, and alignment across all country operations.
You will oversee technical aspects of evaluations conducted at baseline, mid-term, and end-term stages, collaborating with government partners, independent assessors, External Reference Groups, and country-level teams.
Lead the creation and execution of participatory institutional, service mapping, and facility readiness evaluations to pinpoint deficiencies and guide focused capacity-building initiatives and service enhancements.
Establish and enforce guidelines to ensure the highest benchmarks in data quality, ethical considerations, inclusivity, and protective measures during data collection and utilization.
Assist in developing and executing impact assessments, evaluations, and learning studies to assess effectiveness and inform strategic decision-making.
Data utilization, interpretation, and the dissemination of insights play a critical role in our operations. Accumulating and analyzing data is essential for informed decision-making, while effectively translating findings into actionable strategies ensures organizational growth. Demonstrated proficiency in distilling complex information into clear, concise formats is required to facilitate understanding across diverse stakeholders. Additionally, the ability to bridge gaps between raw data and practical application is paramount to driving impactful outcomes.
Establish structured quarterly decision-making forums that leverage program data, foster systematic learning, and incorporate reflective practices such as learning reviews, after-action reviews, and pause-and-reflect sessions.
Distill intricate data into comprehensible, practical insights tailored for a wide range of stakeholders, such as program teams, collaborators, and benefactors.
Deliver insights clearly and persuasively by producing tailored knowledge products, including interactive dashboards, formal publications, concise briefs, dynamic presentations, and practical learning notes.
Drives the strategic application of evidence to shape decision-making processes, guide course corrections, and foster innovation across international operations.
Monitor the usage of educational resources and evaluate the impact of decisions made regarding their deployment.
We cultivate meaningful relationships and drive alignment with key stakeholders to ensure their support for strategic initiatives. This role demands the ability to influence decision-making across diverse groups while managing expectations effectively. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and experience in navigating complex organizational dynamics. Responsibilities include identifying critical stakeholders, fostering partnerships, and facilitating productive dialogue to advance business objectives. Proficiency in conflict resolution, negotiation, and cross-functional coordination is essential for success in this position.
Collaborate with donors, government representatives, and partners to ensure alignment on learning priorities, effectively manage expectations, and enhance the utilization of evidence in decision-making processes.
Promote knowledge exchange and collaborative problem-solving by fostering cross-country and cross-partner learning communities.
Facilitate collaborative learning initiatives alongside implementing partners and local communities, with a focus on ensuring inclusivity and contextual relevance throughout the learning processes.
We are seeking to enhance our organizational capabilities through targeted capacity strengthening initiatives. This role will focus on identifying and addressing gaps in skills, systems, and processes to improve overall performance and sustainability. Key responsibilities include conducting needs assessments, designing and delivering tailored training programs, and implementing robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, experience in adult learning methodologies, and a proven track record in organizational development. Familiarity with relevant tools and frameworks, such as the Capacity Development Results Framework, is highly desirable.
Design and execute a comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework alongside a robust capacity-building initiative to enhance organizational learning capabilities.
Monitor and assess advancements in the utilization and learning maturity of data at both partner and country levels.
Enhance Measurement, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks and build learning capacity within partner organizations and country teams by providing targeted coaching, practical tools, and continuous technical support.
Promote an environment where continuous learning, thoughtful reflection, and personal accountability are prioritized and actively cultivated throughout the program.
Seeking individuals with a strong academic background and relevant professional experience. Applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field, with a minimum of two years of hands-on experience in the industry. Preference will be given to candidates who possess an advanced degree or specialized certifications. Demonstrated expertise in [specific skills or areas] is essential.
A master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Development Studies, Data Science, or a related discipline is required.
Professionals should possess a minimum of eight to ten years of hands-on experience in learning, impact measurement, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), or adaptive management within intricate program environments.
Experienced in conducting Baseline, Midline, and Edline evaluations, as well as Mixed-methods research.
Proficiency in conducting impact evaluations or implementation research, alongside robust Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) practices, within programs spanning multiple countries or involving diverse partners, is required.
Demonstrated ability to shape policy decisions, donor approaches, or program frameworks, alongside the development of authoritative knowledge products such as briefs and publications, is required.
Demonstrates a deep comprehension of intricate systems, adaptive programming methodologies, and data-driven approaches to decision-making.
Individuals should possess demonstrated experience collaborating with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, such as philanthropic donors, governmental entities, non-governmental organizations, and local communities.
Demonstrated proficiency in a range of technical and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to apply expertise in relevant areas to achieve desired outcomes. Requires excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and meticulous attention to detail. Must possess effective communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams and convey complex information clearly. Familiarity with industry-standard tools, methodologies, and best practices is essential. The ideal candidate will exhibit adaptability, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
Proven ability to establish meaningful connections between data insights and strategic decision-making, coupled with a robust capacity to develop, refine, and validate a compelling Theory of Change.
Proficiency in conducting implementation research and designing adaptive programming strategies within intricate systems is essential.
Individuals should possess a comprehensive grasp of gender-transformative programming principles, adolescent health dynamics, and strategies for preventing harmful practices.
Capable of evaluating the political economy and social norms that shape program outcomes.
Proficient in developing and implementing adaptive management frameworks and defining clear decision triggers to guide strategic responses.
Demonstrated capacity to convert research findings and empirical evidence into strategic policy recommendations and secure funding support.
Professionals should possess expertise in integrating qualitative and quantitative analytical approaches, designing and maintaining real-time dashboards, and translating data insights into actionable recommendations to inform program strategy and decision-making processes.
Integrates accountability and learning frameworks, encompassing data quality assurance, ethical data governance, and evidence standards.
Transforming data and learning methodologies to be culturally responsive, inclusive, and participatory, we prioritize amplifying community voices to shape evidence-based insights.
Proven ability to convey insights through compelling narratives, distilling complex data and evaluation results into clear, actionable messages for varied audiences. Strong aptitude for communication and storytelling to drive understanding and influence among stakeholders.
We seek expertise in data analytics and digital capabilities, encompassing the design of robust data systems, analytical interpretation of data, creation of compelling visualizations, and utilization of digital tools to facilitate real-time learning and monitor impact effectively.
Ensuring accountability for the integration of safeguarding principles throughout all monitoring, evaluation, learning, and evidence-generation activities, with a focus on maintaining ethical and safe practices in data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
Travel requirements include domestic and international trips, with potential stays of up to four weeks at a time. Candidates must be prepared to travel with short notice and maintain flexibility in scheduling. Valid passports and the ability to obtain necessary visas are mandatory for international assignments. Additionally, proficiency in a second language may be required depending on the destination. Travel will account for approximately 30-50% of the role, with travel-related expenses reimbursed in accordance with company policy.
A travel commitment of roughly 20% of the role is anticipated, involving regular trips to various locations as part of the position’s responsibilities.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA
Experience Required
8 - 10 years
