Child Safeguarding: Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
ROLE PURPOSE: As a key member of the East and Southern Africa (ESA) regional programme quality support team, the Regional Research and Learning Coordinator is responsible for supporting Country Offices in generating and using evidence to achieve impact for children. He/she will support documentation and dissemination of the impact of our programmes within and outside ESA region.
Contract Duration: 2 years
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in international development or in one or more of Save the Children’s thematic areas (e.g. education, public health, nutrition, child protection, child rights and livelihoods& food security)
At least 6 years’ experience in program Monitoring, Evaluation and Research preferably in research focused positions
Knowledge and demonstrated experience in leading the design and implementation of program evaluations and other research.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills and an ability to produce and disseminate research and evaluation findings to a variety of audiences
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively in networks and communities of practice
A flexible and resourceful attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload.
Proven analytical and problem solving skills in order to understand the range and content of both development and emergency programmes’ work and provide practical solutions to operational challenges.
Proven data analysis and report writing skills with proficiency in data analysis software
Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;
Commitment to Save the Children aims, values and policies, including child safeguarding and data protection.
