Job Description
Reporting to the Program Director, the Learning, Evidence and Impact Lead will spearhead strategic direction and technical guidance for learning initiatives, evidence generation and utilization, and impact assessment. This role is responsible for ensuring that data and insights are systematically collected, disseminated, and leveraged to guide implementation, facilitate adaptive management, and enhance impact across varied contexts and among diverse stakeholders.
This position advocates for inclusive educational practices and guarantees alignment between the program and the expectations of donors, partners, governments, and communities.
ABOUT YOU
You demonstrate a robust learning mindset, recognizing monitoring, evaluation, and learning as essential tools not just for accountability, but also for fostering reflection, driving improvement, and sparking innovation. Your expertise lies in transforming intricate data into accessible, persuasive insights and narratives that effectively engage varied stakeholders—from donors and senior leadership to implementing partners and community representatives.
You prioritize inclusion and teamwork, intentionally seeking a variety of perspectives and ensuring that learning initiatives incorporate the insights and experiences of those most impacted by the program. With ease, you interact with high-level decision-makers, while maintaining a grounded and respectful approach when collaborating with local teams and partners.
You excel not as a gatekeeper but as an enabler—building trust, mentoring teams, and cultivating an environment where reflection, adaptability, and continuous learning thrive. You seamlessly blend strategic guidance with hands-on support, driven by the ambition to advance initiatives that yield meaningful, long-term results.
The primary duties encompass supervising team performance, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Key responsibilities include developing strategic plans, allocating resources efficiently, and monitoring progress toward organizational objectives. Additionally, the role requires overseeing project execution, resolving operational challenges, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations. Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and exceptional communication skills are essential for driving team productivity and achieving long-term success.
Our role involves leading the development and execution of strategic learning initiatives, ensuring they deliver measurable impact across the organization. You will oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of learning programs tailored to enhance employee skills, leadership capabilities, and organizational effectiveness. Additionally, you will collaborate with senior leadership to align learning strategies with business objectives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. This position requires a proven track record in designing scalable learning solutions, strong facilitation and coaching skills, and the ability to measure and report on the effectiveness of learning interventions. Strong project management and stakeholder engagement capabilities are essential, as is a deep understanding of adult learning principles and organizational development.
Develop and execute a comprehensive Learning, Impact, and Adaptation Framework that aligns with the program’s strategic goals and meets donor specifications.
Systematically integrate learning throughout every phase of the program lifecycle, encompassing initial design, hands-on implementation, and subsequent scaling efforts.
Oversee the periodic evaluation and enhancement of the program’s Theory of Change to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness.
Establish and monitor comprehensive outcome-level impact pathways across multiple countries to ensure measurable progress and alignment with strategic objectives.
Develop and implement scale-up strategies and policy engagement initiatives informed by ongoing learning efforts.
The team is responsible for ensuring adherence to MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) protocols and maintaining high-quality assurance standards throughout project implementation. Key responsibilities include verifying data accuracy, assessing compliance with established frameworks, and identifying opportunities for improvement in monitoring and evaluation processes. The role requires strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency in data management tools. Additionally, the position demands experience in developing MEL plans, conducting performance reviews, and generating insightful reports to inform strategic decision-making.
To establish and maintain minimum datasets essential for informed decision-making at all levels of the program, ensuring consistency and reliability in data-driven choices.
Ensure that assessment conclusions are effectively converted into strategic implementation frameworks to guide decision-making and organizational priorities.
Offer technical guidance and supervision to country-level Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) systems to uphold uniformity, high standards, and alignment across all country operations.
Ensure technical guidance throughout baseline, mid-term, and end-term evaluations, collaborating closely with government counterparts, independent evaluators, External Reference Groups, and country teams.
Lead the design and execution of participatory assessments focused on institutional structures, service frameworks, and facility capabilities to pinpoint deficiencies and guide strategic capacity-building initiatives and service enhancements.
Establish comprehensive guidelines to uphold data quality, ethical standards, inclusivity, and robust safeguarding measures throughout all stages of data collection and utilization.
Facilitate the development and execution of impact assessments, evaluations, and learning studies to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
We are seeking a professional adept at leveraging data for meaningful insights, navigating complex information landscapes, and conveying findings in accessible ways. The role requires translating intricate datasets into coherent narratives, fostering evidence-based decision-making, and bridging gaps between technical details and practical applications. Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to distill key concepts for diverse audiences. Proficiency in data interpretation, synthesis of information, and clear communication of insights is essential, along with experience in knowledge dissemination to support organizational goals.
Establish structured quarterly forums dedicated to decision-making, leveraging program data, systematic learning, and reflective practices—such as learning reviews, after-action reviews, and pause-and-reflect sessions.
Transform intricate data into comprehensible, practical insights tailored for varied stakeholders, such as program teams, collaborators, and contributors.
Effectively convey insights by producing and disseminating tailored knowledge products, including dashboards, publications, briefs, presentations, and learning notes.
Drives the strategic application of evidence to guide decision-making, facilitate course corrections, and foster innovation on a global scale.
Monitor and analyze the usage metrics of educational resources, evaluating their effectiveness and informing strategic decisions regarding product development and implementation.
The role involves fostering strong relationships and driving alignment with key stakeholders to ensure project success, requiring the ability to influence decision-making and secure buy-in across diverse groups. Responsibilities include identifying critical stakeholders, developing tailored engagement strategies, and managing communications to maintain transparency and trust. The position demands exceptional interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and the capacity to navigate complex organizational dynamics while advocating for project objectives and stakeholder needs.
Facilitate collaboration with donors, governmental counterparts, and strategic partners to harmonize learning priorities, cultivate shared expectations, and enhance the integration of evidence into decision-making processes.
Promote knowledge exchange and shared problem-solving by fostering cross-country and cross-partner learning communities.
Facilitate collaborative learning initiatives with implementing partners and communities, guaranteeing that educational approaches are inclusive and tailored to local contexts.
We are seeking to enhance our organizational capabilities through a strategic focus on capacity strengthening initiatives. This role requires an individual capable of developing and implementing comprehensive training programs, workshops, and mentorship activities aimed at building the skills, knowledge, and expertise of our team members. The successful candidate must demonstrate experience in designing and delivering impactful learning solutions, assessing training needs, and measuring the effectiveness of capacity-building efforts. Additionally, they should possess strong facilitation skills, a deep understanding of adult learning principles, and the ability to tailor programs to diverse audiences. Collaboration with stakeholders across departments will be essential to ensure alignment with broader organizational goals.
Develop and execute a comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework alongside a strategic capacity-building initiative to enhance learning capabilities.
Monitor and evaluate advancements in the utilization and analytical sophistication of data at both partner and country levels, focusing on the progression of learning maturity within these contexts.
Enhance monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) capabilities and foster learning across partners and country teams by providing targeted coaching, practical tools, and continuous technical support.
Cultivate a learning-centric environment characterized by reflection and accountability throughout the program.
Seeking candidates with a strong academic background and relevant professional experience in the field. Applicants must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, along with a minimum of two years of hands-on experience in a comparable role. Prior to work in a fast-paced environment is highly advantageous, as is familiarity with industry-specific tools and methodologies. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and adaptability to evolving industry standards.
A master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Development Studies, Data Science, or a closely related discipline is required.
8+ years of hands-on experience in learning, impact measurement, MEL, or adaptive management within complex programs is required.
Seasoned professionals with a track record of directing baseline, midline, and Edline evaluations, as well as mixed-methods research initiatives, are encouraged to apply.
Proficiency in conducting impact evaluations or implementation research, coupled with expertise in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), within the context of multi-country or multipartner initiatives, is essential.
Demonstrated experience in shaping policy decisions, donor strategies, or program frameworks, along with the development of authoritative knowledge products such as briefs and publications.
Demonstrates a robust grasp of intricate systems, adaptable programming methodologies, and data-driven decision-making processes.
Professional experience collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, including donors, governmental bodies, non-governmental organizations, and local communities is required.
Skills and Competencies: Demonstrates strong proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving, enabling effective resolution of complex issues. Exhibits exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to facilitate clear and concise interactions with stakeholders at all levels. Possesses advanced organizational abilities to manage multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently. Shows a keen attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all tasks and projects. Maintains a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvements and innovation. Exhibits adaptability in dynamic environments, adjusting strategies as needed to meet evolving demands. Demonstrates leadership qualities by mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative work culture.
Proven expertise in establishing meaningful connections to drive data-driven insights, facilitate informed decision-making, and implement effective program changes, coupled with demonstrated proficiency in developing, refining, and validating a robust Theory of Change.
Possesses extensive experience in conducting implementation research and employing adaptive programming strategies within intricate, multifaceted systems.
Proficiency in gender-transformative programming, adolescent health, and the prevention of harmful practices is essential.
Proficiency in evaluating the political economy and social norms that shape program outcomes is essential.
Proficient in developing and implementing adaptive management frameworks, including the establishment of decision triggers, to ensure responsive and data-driven operational strategies.
Demonstrated capacity to translate research findings into policy decisions and secure funding support.
Professionals should possess expertise in integrating quantitative and qualitative analytical approaches, designing interactive real-time dashboards, and deriving actionable insights from data to inform strategic program decisions.
Integrates accountability and learning initiatives, ensuring robust data quality assurance, adherence to ethical data governance principles, and compliance with evidence standards.
Ensuring evidence is shaped by community perspectives, our approach emphasizes culturally responsive, inclusive, and participatory data and learning practices.
Exceptional communication, data storytelling, and influence skills are required to translate intricate data and evaluation insights into clear, compelling narratives tailored to diverse stakeholders.
Data analytics and digital proficiency are essential, encompassing the design of data systems, analytical interpretation, visualization, and the utilization of digital tools for real-time learning and impact monitoring.
Accountability entails ensuring safeguarding principles are fully integrated into all monitoring, evaluation, learning, and evidence-generation activities, with a strict emphasis on ethical and secure data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
Travel requirements include frequent domestic and international trips, with approximately 30% of work time spent traveling. Candidates must be prepared to travel on short notice, including weekends and holidays, and should possess a valid U.S. passport with at least six months of validity remaining. The role may require visits to remote or challenging locations, and the ability to manage travel logistics independently is essential. Proficiency in booking and coordinating travel arrangements is a must, along with the flexibility to accommodate varying schedules.
Approximately 20% of the role may require travel, as part of regular duties.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA
Experience Required
8 - 10 years
