We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team in the role of [Job Title]. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in [Relevant Field] or a related discipline, along with [X years] of relevant experience in [specific industry or function]. Proficiency in [specific software/tools] and strong analytical skills are essential, as the role involves [key responsibility or task]. The successful applicant will be responsible for [responsibility 1], [responsibility 2], and [responsibility 3], while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve [specific goal or objective]. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities are required to effectively navigate challenges and contribute to the organization’s success. This position offers an opportunity to [brief benefit or growth potential], making it an ideal fit for those eager to advance their career in [industry or field].
Reporting directly to the Program Director, the Learning, Evidence and Impact Lead will spearhead strategic direction and deliver technical guidance in learning initiatives, evidence generation and utilization, and impact assessment. The position is responsible for ensuring the systematic collection of data and insights, their effective dissemination, and strategic application to guide implementation, enhance adaptive management practices, and amplify impact across varied contexts and stakeholder groups.
This position advocates for equitable and accessible learning opportunities while guaranteeing that the program aligns with the requirements and priorities of donors, partners, governments, and local communities.
ABOUT YOU
You demonstrate a robust commitment to continuous learning, recognizing monitoring, evaluation, and learning as vital tools not just for accountability but also for fostering reflection, driving improvement, and sparking innovation. With expertise in distilling intricate data into accessible, engaging insights and narratives, you effectively communicate with a broad range of stakeholders—from donors and senior leadership to implementation partners and community representatives.
You champion inclusion and collaboration, proactively seeking diverse viewpoints and ensuring learning processes authentically incorporate the voices and experiences of those most impacted by the program. With unwavering confidence, you engage senior stakeholders, while maintaining a grounded and respectful approach when collaborating with local teams and partners.
You serve as an enabler rather than a gatekeeper, cultivating trust and empowering teams to thrive in an environment where reflection, adaptation, and continuous learning are not only encouraged but expected. Through coaching and mentorship, you foster a culture of psychological safety, allowing individuals to take risks and grow without fear of judgment. Your role demands a blend of strategic vision and hands-on guidance, ensuring programs evolve to meet challenges while delivering sustainable, meaningful results.
We are seeking a highly motivated professional to oversee and drive key organizational initiatives as the Principal. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading strategic projects, fostering collaboration across departments, and ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives. This role demands a proven track record in leadership, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to implement innovative solutions. Additionally, the position requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, strong communication abilities, and a demonstrated capacity to manage cross-functional teams. The Principal will play a pivotal role in shaping company policies, optimizing operational efficiencies, and delivering measurable results that contribute to sustained growth and success.
At the forefront of driving organizational growth through innovative learning strategies and measurable impact, this role focuses on elevating leadership capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The position involves designing and implementing comprehensive learning initiatives that align with long-term business objectives while ensuring robust tracking and evaluation mechanisms are in place to assess effectiveness. Key responsibilities include collaborating with senior stakeholders to identify skill gaps, leading the development of tailored development programs, and championing a data-driven approach to measure the success of learning interventions. Additionally, the role requires analyzing performance metrics, conducting insightful assessments, and presenting actionable insights to enhance strategic decision-making and talent development across the organization.
Develop and execute a comprehensive, programmed-wide Learning, Impact, and Adaptation Framework that aligns closely with established program objectives and donor specifications.
Systematically integrate learning throughout every stage of the program lifecycle—from initial design through to implementation and eventual scale-up.
Lead regular assessments to validate and enhance the program’s Theory of Change framework.
Craft and monitor comprehensive impact pathways at the outcome level across various countries.
Ensure that insights gained from learning initiatives inform the development of strategies for scaling up initiatives and guide policy engagement efforts.
MEL Oversight & Quality Assurance involves ensuring rigorous monitoring, evaluation, and adherence to established standards throughout program implementation. This role demands meticulous attention to data integrity, performance metrics, and compliance with regulatory frameworks to uphold accountability and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing evaluation frameworks, conducting periodic audits, and generating insightful reports to inform strategic decision-making. The position requires a strong analytical mindset, proficiency in data analysis tools, and the ability to interpret complex information to drive evidence-based outcomes. Additionally, collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to align MEL practices with organizational objectives and stakeholder expectations.
To establish and uphold standardized minimum datasets essential for informed decision-making at all program levels.
Translate evaluation outcomes into comprehensive strategic action plans to drive informed decision-making and organizational improvement.
Deliver technical leadership for country-level MEL systems, guaranteeing uniformity, high standards, and alignment across all countries.
Deliver technical leadership throughout baseline, mid-term, and end-term evaluations, collaborating closely with government partners, independent assessors, External Reference Groups, and country teams to ensure cohesive assessment processes.
Guide the development and execution of participatory assessments focused on institutional structures, service mapping, and facility readiness, with the goal of pinpointing gaps and guiding strategic capacity-building initiatives and service enhancements.
Establish rigorous benchmarks to ensure data quality, ethical handling, inclusivity, and robust safeguarding throughout data collection and utilization processes.
Conduct impact assessments, evaluations, and learning studies to inform and enhance design and implementation processes.
Interpretation, application, and dissemination of data insights are integral to this role, ensuring informed decision-making and strategic advancements. Candidates must possess the ability to analyze complex information, distill key findings, and communicate them effectively to diverse stakeholders. Proficiency in transforming raw data into actionable knowledge through clear, concise reporting and visualizations is essential. Additionally, the position requires staying abreast of industry trends and emerging methodologies to enhance knowledge translation processes. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the capacity to bridge technical and non-technical audiences are critical for success in this capacity.
Establish structured, recurring quarterly forums for informed decision-making, leveraging program data, systematic learning frameworks, and reflective practices such as learning reviews, after-action evaluations, and pause-and-reflect sessions.
Transform intricate data sets into comprehensible, strategic insights tailored for varied stakeholders—such as program teams, partners, and donors—to inform decision-making and drive impactful outcomes.
To facilitate clear and impactful dissemination of insights, develop and deliver knowledge products such as dashboards, publications, briefs, presentations, and learning notes in a manner that maximizes their effectiveness.
Leverages evidence strategically to guide decision-making processes, facilitate necessary adjustments, and foster innovation on a global scale.
Monitor and analyze the usage metrics of educational resources, while evaluating the impact of these insights on strategic choices.
We specialize in fostering productive relationships and driving alignment among key stakeholders to achieve shared objectives. Our role encompasses strategically engaging with internal and external partners, ensuring transparent communication, and effectively influencing decision-making processes to maximize impact. By cultivating trust and collaboration, we bridge gaps between diverse perspectives, advocate for innovative solutions, and secure buy-in for critical initiatives. This position demands a proactive approach, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics while maintaining a focus on delivering measurable outcomes.
Forge collaborative relationships with donors, government stakeholders, and partners to synchronize learning objectives, address expectations effectively, and enhance the integration of evidence into strategic decision-making processes.
Promote knowledge exchange and collaborative problem-solving by fostering cross-country and cross-partner learning communities.
Facilitate collaborative knowledge creation alongside implementing partners and local communities, guaranteeing that learning initiatives are inclusive and tailored to the specific context.
We are seeking to enhance our organizational effectiveness through targeted capacity strengthening initiatives designed to build and sustain core competencies across all levels. This role requires a strategic approach to identifying gaps in current capabilities, developing tailored training programs, and implementing robust systems to ensure continuous improvement. The successful candidate will collaborate with key stakeholders to assess training needs, design impactful learning solutions, and measure the effectiveness of capacity-building efforts. Strong project management skills, the ability to analyze performance data, and experience in designing scalable interventions are essential. Additionally, proficiency in monitoring progress, reporting outcomes, and adapting strategies based on feedback will be critical to achieving long-term success.
Design and execute a comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework alongside a strategic initiative focused on enhancing organizational learning capabilities.
Monitor and assess advancements in the utilization of data and the progression of learning maturity at both partner and country levels.
Enhance monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) capabilities and foster continuous improvement within partners and country teams by providing tailored coaching, practical solutions, and sustained technical support.
Promote a learning-centric environment characterized by continuous improvement, thoughtful introspection, and a strong commitment to accountability throughout the program.
Seeking candidates with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, coupled with proven experience in [specific area, if applicable]. Ideal applicants will bring a strong academic background and hands-on expertise, having successfully contributed to [relevant projects, teams, or initiatives]. The role values individuals who demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, ensuring they stay current with industry advancements. Experience in [specific skills or domains] is highly valued, as is familiarity with [tools, methodologies, or systems relevant to the position].
A master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Development Studies, Data Science, or a closely related discipline is required.
A minimum of eight to ten years of professional experience in learning, impact measurement, adaptive management, or Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) within complex program environments is required.
With a track record of successfully directing Baseline, Midline, and Edline evaluations, as well as Mixed-methods research initiatives, you bring demonstrated expertise to the role. Your experience encompasses the planning, implementation, and analysis phases of these evaluation methodologies, ensuring rigorous data collection and insightful findings. Additionally, your proficiency in integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches strengthens the depth and validity of research outcomes.
Seasoned professionals should possess hands-on experience in conducting impact evaluations or implementation research, coupled with robust Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) capabilities, ideally within multi-country or multipartner program frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to shape policy decisions, donor strategies, or program frameworks, alongside the development of authoritative knowledge products, including briefs and publications, is required.
Proven expertise in intricate system architectures, dynamic programming methodologies, and data-driven decision-making processes.
Proficiency in collaborating effectively with a broad range of stakeholders—such as donors, governmental bodies, non-governmental organizations, and local communities—is essential.
Proficient in analytical problem-solving, with a demonstrated ability to assess complex situations and develop effective solutions. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling clear articulation of ideas and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Strong organizational capabilities, including time management and prioritization, to meet deadlines in fast-paced environments. Proven leadership experience, fostering teamwork and motivating colleagues to achieve shared goals. Deep proficiency in industry-relevant tools and technologies, ensuring operational efficiency and innovation. Adept at stakeholder management, building trust and maintaining productive relationships with clients and partners.
Skilled in establishing connections between data insights, decision-making, and program change, with expertise in developing, refining, and validating a robust Theory of Change.
Demonstrates extensive experience in conducting implementation research and designing adaptive programming strategies within intricate, dynamic environments.
Possesses a solid grasp of gender-transformative programming principles, adolescent health dynamics, and strategies for preventing harmful practices.
Proficient in evaluating the interplay between political economy factors and prevailing social norms to determine their impact on program outcomes.
Proven capability to develop and implement adaptive management frameworks and decision-making triggers ensuring responsiveness to evolving conditions and objectives.
Demonstrated capacity to convert research findings and data into strategic policy recommendations and secure funding support.
Proficiency in integrating quantitative and qualitative data analytics, alongside the ability to develop and maintain real-time dashboards, is essential for driving informed program decisions.
Implemented robust accountability and learning frameworks, encompassing rigorous data quality assurance measures, adherence to ethical data governance principles, and adherence to established evidence standards.
Cultivating data and learning approaches that are culturally responsive, inclusive, and participatory, we prioritize amplifying community voices to inform and shape evidence-based insights.
Proven ability to convey intricate data insights through compelling storytelling, ensuring clarity and impact for varied audiences. Skilled in distilling complex findings into accessible narratives tailored to diverse stakeholders, driving informed decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
Data analytics and digital expertise encompass the design of robust data systems, analytical interpretation of insights, creation of impactful visualizations, and utilization of advanced digital tools for real-time learning and progress monitoring.
Accountability involves ensuring safeguarding principles are fully integrated into all monitoring, evaluation, learning, and evidence-generation activities, while guaranteeing that data collection, analysis, and dissemination are conducted ethically and securely.
The role necessitates frequent domestic and international travel, with approximately 60% travel time required. Applicants must possess a valid passport and be prepared for last-minute itinerary changes. Flexibility in scheduling and the ability to meet tight deadlines are essential. Prior experience with extensive travel is strongly preferred.
Approximately 20% of the role involves travel, with regular trips required to fulfill responsibilities. This position demands flexibility and adaptability to accommodate frequent domestic or international travel as needed.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA
Experience Required
8 - 10 years
