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  • Regional Meal & Research Coordinator

    Regional Meal & Research Coordinator

    Role Purpose: As a key member of the East and Southern Africa (ESA) regional programme quality support team, the Regional MEAL and Research Coordinator is responsible for supporting Country Offices to embed MEAL and advance learning through quality research and evaluation.
    He/she provides support to country offices to strengthen different components of MEAL especially learning through research and evaluation, facilitating the dissemination of outcomes within and beyond the ESA region.
    Contract Duration: 1 Year
    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 Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning and Research
    Knowledge and demonstrated experience in designing and implementing research and evaluations
    Ability to synthesize large reports and write concise briefs using infographics as well as produce and deliver high quality presentations
    Understanding of the principles for creating and maintaining communities of practice
    Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively in networks and communities of practice
    Excellent verbal and written communication in English
    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 the emergency programmes’ work and provide practical solutions to operational challenges.
    Proven data analysis and report writing skills
    Good understanding of child participation, child protection and child rights governance issues
    Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;
    Strong self-starter who is able to take initiative
    Commitment to Save the Children aims, values and policies, including child safeguarding and data protection
    Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills
    Willingness and ability to travel around the region

  • Terms of Reference Conflict Sensitive Assessment, Kalobeyei, Turkana

    Terms of Reference Conflict Sensitive Assessment, Kalobeyei, Turkana

    BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
    DDG is a unit within the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) specialising in Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) and Humanitarian Mine Action. DDG was established in 1998 and has been operational in East Africa since 1999. The focus of DDG’s work in the region is on AVR, including community-driven approaches to improving public security provision and conflict management, analysis, and sensitivity. DDG has been working in Kenya since 2010. DRC works in both the Kakuma refugee camps and the Kalobeyei settlement in the areas of protection and livelihoods. The Conflict management in a fragile humanitarian context project seeks to improve community relations and security in Kalobeyei and the surrounding areas in order to contribute to more effective assistance and social and economic integration for both refugees and host communities.
    PURPOSE
    The purpose of the consultancy is to conduct the field research for a Conflict Sensitive Assessment (CSA) in the Kalobeyei settlement area. The CSA will identify key safety and conflict issues for both the refugee and host communities, factors which undermine or strengthen the relationship between the communities, and whether assistance and services provided in Kalobeyei are conflict sensitive. The CSA will help shape the project’s activities and policy discussions with key stakeholders.
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
    Scope of consultancy

    The consultancy will focus on the field research and data collection for the CSA. This will include at least 10 days field work to conduct the primary research with support from the DRC/DDG team.
    Key tasks
    Develop the CSA methodology appropriate for the Kalobeyei context
    Conduct primary field research, including engagement with communities, implementing agencies and other key stakeholders
    Compile and analyze field research information and data in a clear manner and format

    Methodology

    The methodology must include participatory assessments with both the host and the refugee communities, actor mapping of agencies delivering assistance and services in Kalobeyei, and key informant interviews with stakeholders. Gender inclusion and participation of marginalized groups will be emphasized. Care will be taken to ensure that the different stakeholders are free to express their views without interference or concerns of reprisals.
    Key deliverables/outputs
    Finalized methodology for CSA, adapted to the Kalobeyei context, including a workplan
    Collect, review and compile all raw information and data from research, as outlined in the finalized CSA methodology
    Synthesis report on the findings of the CSA research

    DRC’S RESPONSIBILITIESDRC/DDG will:

    Cover and arrange the consultant’s travel and accommodation to and in the field
    Provide ongoing security advice and support as necessary for travel to field sites
    Faciitate engagement with key stakeholders
    Provide all necessary project documents

    REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS
    The consultant will report to the DDG Country Manager. The focal point for coordination and liaison will be the Turkana DDG Project Coordinator.
    DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT

    A minimum of 10 days will be spent in the field conducting the research. Additional days will be allowed of the information and data to be complied.
    The field research will start as soon as possible, with the final data and synthesis report submitted to DRC/DDG by 31st March.

    EXPECTED PROFILE OF CONSULTANT

    Excellent understanding of conflict issues and community security
    Strong and proven research skills and experience
    Strong understanding of the Kakuma/Kalobeyei context or other similar refugee settings
    Willingness and ability to travel to Kakuma
    Good communication skills, including report writing in English

    TERMS & CONDITIONS

    The consultant must abide by all of DRC/DDG’s standard procedures, including the Code of Conduct and confidentiality policies. All data and information collected, and any reports, as well as the methodology of the BNA will be the property of DRC/DDG.
    The research requires at least 10 days in Kalobeyei.

  • Research Study Coordinator

    Research Study Coordinator

    About the role:
    This role will be overseeing an OFDA funded nutrition research study beginning March 1, 2018 ending September 30, 2019. It is a new role with unaccompanied terms based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to Somalia, and a salary of Grade 4 €35,981- €39,979
    Concern Worldwide and the Institute for Global Health at University College London, have jointly been awarded a research project to conduct a randomized cluster controlled trial of cash transfers and behavior change communication. The study will investigate the effectiveness of the intervention against risk factors for acute child malnutrition. The trial will be conducted amongst IDP living in the Mogadishu-Afgoye Corridor. The trial was funded by OFDA for a period of 24 months full time and led by Concern Worldwide. The research project may include other sub-contracted partners that will be involved in delivering the technological solutions for behavior change communication.
    This position is under the supervision of Concern’s Programmes Director and the technical guidance of the UCL Principal Investigator (PI) and will directly manage a research field coordinator, a research study intern as well as guide the health and nutrition team on research technicalities as necessary.
    Your purpose:
    Concern is seeking to recruit a Study Coordinator for the research project. This person will work closely with colleagues in Concern and UCL to coordinate and facilitate all aspects of the study including the design and creation of audio messages used for the BCC, trial design, and implementation. In addition, this position will coordinate other health and nutrition funded research for the country programme, and ensures linkages in programming and efficiency in use of resources.
    You will be responsible for:

    Lead the development and finalisation of the OFDA funded project’s detailed study protocol and implementation work plan
    Develop questionnaires and other tools on digital data gathering platforms for all quantitative and qualitative data collection for the study, including cross sectional and /or cohort household/ child/caretaker surveys; regular context and programme monitoring data for the process evaluation.
    Ensure all data protection commitments and protocols are in place and adhered to
    Lead the organisation of the field site activities including:
    Hiring, training, and managing study staff
    Overseeing budget management
    Supervising the collection of process evaluation data.
    Supervising the collection of cross-sectional and/or cohort quantitative study data.
    Supervising the collection of qualitative study data.
    Testing and providing quality assurance of all quantitative data collection and process evaluation data collection using mobile devices and paper, through field observation and appropriate quality control tests.
    Overseeing the downloading of data from the digital data gathering systems and ensure that data are appropriately backed-up.
    Assist with data analysis and paper writing activities that may arise over the course of the study.
    Assist in preparation of monitoring (including budget) reports for the study donor.
    Input into data analysis, reports, and presentations.
    Undertake other activities as per the needs of the trial on the ground and in respect to coordination of other nutrition funded research projects.
    Assist in the development of reports, project concept notes, proposals and budgets as needed
    Represent CWW and UCL at all necessary coordination meetings or events

    Your skills and experience will include:
    Essential

    An MSc degree in epidemiology, public health, nutrition, or a related discipline
    Collection, quality assurance and basic analysis of anthropometric data.
    Professional work in a low-income setting, including managing personnel and budgets
    Working in a nutrition or health research environment
    Ability to manage teams of field staff of varying abilities
    Excellent reasoning and problem solving skills
    Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
    Ability to share skills and knowledge
    Ability to manage and analyse data using statistical programmes
    Use of standard Microsoft Office programmes at a moderate or advanced level.
    Sound knowledge of nutrition and/or food security in low income settings
    Willingness and ability to spend extended periods working in Mogadishu
    Ability to work on own initiative and manage own time, whilst interacting with colleagues
    Ability to handle conflicting priorities and prioritise effectively
    Willingness and ability to learn and develop new skills
    Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to work and communicate effectively with individuals from different disciplines, backgrounds and cultures
    Confidence to work collaboratively, flexibly, and effectively with UCL and other partner organisations
    Attention to detail and ability to work to a very high level of accuracy

    Desirable

    A PhD in in epidemiology, public health, nutrition, or a related discipline
    Working within humanitarian organisations implementing nutrition/health interventions in Somalia
    Living and working in challenging field environments for extended periods
    Living and working in insecure situations
    Remote management of humanitarian programmes
    Working on cash transfer programmes
    Working on large demographic or epidemiological studies
    Design and testing of field questionnaires
    Using mobile devices for data collection
    Cleaning data and preparing datasets for analysis
    Analysis of epidemiological datasets
    Writing / inputting into scientific papers for publication
    Use of Stata for data management / analysis
    Use of ArcGIS for spatial data collection, mapping, and analysis
    Use of software for programming mobile data collection devices
    Knowledge of cash transfer programming

  • Participatory Action Researcher

    Participatory Action Researcher

    Role overview
    The role seeks to assist VSO program teams in developing and implementing a Participatory Action Research (PAR) methodology aimed at involving the most marginalized in communities to identify, investigate and understand issues they confront and the appropriate action to address this. The role will support integration of Social accountability, Social Inclusion & Gender and Resilience into VSO’s programs in Health, Education and Secure Livelihoods.
    Skills, qualifications and experience
    You Have a:

    Degree / diploma in social science / development studies.
    Well trained in PAR methodologies with at least 4-5 years’ working experience in facilitating PAR using various participatory methods in social development, research design, implementation, coordination, data collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting
    Experience in working with government, NGOs and civil society organizations.
    Experience conducting research with communities

    Desirable

    Experience in conducting participatory action research with communities
    Experience in participatory methodologies

    Allowance and accommodation
    This a Voluntary role, All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.

  • Data Analyst Post-Doctoral Research Scientist

    Data Analyst Post-Doctoral Research Scientist

    Key Responsibilities

    Participate in the development, review and translation of research tools;
    Participate in the pre-testing of data collection platforms;
    Data cleaning including doing all required consistency checks for project data;
    Document project data sets according to the Center’s guidelines on data documentation, archiving and sharing;
    Extract data and prepare analytical files;
    Develop template syntax files for research staff to use in creating various data sets;
    Perform basic and advanced statistical analysis of data;
    Assist in training other staff members on data analysis
    Participate in scientific writing;
    Write technical reports on data issues; and
    Participate in proposal development and literature review.

    Key Competencies

    Strong conceptual and analytical skills including the ability to analyze and interpret large data sets;
    Proactive and self-motivated; and
    Strong verbal and written communications skills.

    Qualifications and Experience

    Master’s degree in statistics or equivalent;
    A minimum of 5 years relevant post-qualification experience;
    High level quantitative skills (managing, analyzing and interpreting data), such as multivariate and multilevel/longitudinal analyses (preferably with STATA);
    Computer literacy in Microsoft packages (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); and
    Experience using Open Data Kit (ODK) software and Nesstar is highly desirable.

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  • Senior Evaluation Specialist Senior Learning Advisor

    Senior Evaluation Specialist Senior Learning Advisor

    Proposal Summary:
    The anticipated project will provide the USAID/KEA mission and its implementing partners with technical assistance in designing and implementing quantitative and qualitative evaluation studies and knowledge management platforms. The project will also train the mission and local institutions on M&E best practices and evaluation methods.
    Position Summary:
    The Senior Evaluation Specialist will manage all evaluation and assessment activities (such as design, planning, budgeting and quality assurance and reporting) and staff. This is a full-time position based in Nairobi.
    Responsibilities:

    Manage a team of technical experts, including data analysts, researchers, sector specialists and evaluators.
    Design and plan assignment activities. Determine staffing levels, recruiting appropriate, qualified short-term consultants and specialists.
    Manage assignment activity quality assurance and budgeting.
    Supervise/coordinate data analysis and collection plans and methods.
    Lead consultations with relevant USAID/KEA staff, implementing partners and stakeholders as needed.
    Manage the integration of lessons learned and knowledge management into evaluation activities.
    Oversee final reporting to USAID/KEA.

    Qualifications:

    Master’s degree in research methods, social science, development or a related field.
    At least 7 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of international development projects, preferably in developing countries; project management; research methods; and project design.
    At least 3-4 years of experience in conducting project and program evaluations, surveys, assessments, and data analysis;
    Knowledge of international best practices in project design, implementation, evaluation and learning as well as excellent interpersonal, writing, presentation and client management skills;
    Capacity and skills to work effectively in an environment that encourages collaboration, learning, and adaptive management to build staff capacity and deliver consulting services and information and learning products that are useful and meets the client’s needs.
    Professional fluency in English. Fluency in Swahili desired.

    Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
    MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

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  • Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

    Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

    Job description

    The Opportunity
    In this role as the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist you will contribute to the success of the M&E strengthening Project by working with and supporting Country Offices to adopt and implement the new M&E approach, frameworks and system to ensure transparency and accountability to all our stakeholders and that we, as an organisation, are able to capture, store, analyse and report on our progress in a consistent and coherent way.
    You will contribute to enhancing capacity in our offices to apply the above approach, principles & standards and system in order to generate and act on evidence to inform our programmes and influence and learn.
    The Person
    In order to succeed in this challenging and varied role, you will need:

    Expert knowledge on monitoring and evaluation of development work, across a wide range of technical areas.
    Significant experience and a strong understanding of processes, approaches, tools and methodologies that facilitate M&E, and organizational learning, that is up to date with best practices in the sector.
    Strong understanding of the realities of NGO programme management and limitations that impact programme monitoring, evaluation and learning.
    Understanding of different approaches to assessing and reporting NGO programming results, across a wide variety of contexts.
    Significant experience of capacity building and upskilling of field staff and M&E staff
    Fluent in English. Capacity in one of the following: French, Portuguese, Arabic and/or Spanish will be an advantage.

    Location: Flexible. Preferably East and Southern African Countries (Egypt, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Uganda, Mozambique, Zambia, Rwanda, Zimbabwe) where Plan International currently has a legal entity and you have the pre-exsisting righ to work will be considered. Employment will be as per local terms and conditions.
    Type of Role: 18 Month Fixed Term Contract
    Reports to: Global Head of Monitoring and Evaluation
    Salary: Highly Competitive 
    Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
    Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
    A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.
    As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
    Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
    Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

  • Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Manager(WISH)

    Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Manager(WISH)

    Job description
    Requisition ID: req3526
    Sector: Monitoring & Evaluation
    Job Description
    The IRC WISH M&E Manager is responsible for providing M&E leadership and support across the IRC WISH programme in Somalia, Uganda, South Sudan and Ethiopia, ensuring timely and accurate submission of data and adherence to WISH2ACTION protocol, standards, and timelines. The MEL Manager will work with in country M&E coordinators to integrate WISH2ACTION M&E processes within their organization’s systems, liaising directly with Regional Measurement Coordinator and building local-level capacity to collect and use high quality, robust data to improve WISH programming in the Focus Countries. The Country ME&L Manager proactively identify, troubleshoot and escalate issues related to M&E and data. The manager will be responsible to develop the IRC Learning agenda for IRC working in collaboration with the WISH Hub.
    KEY TASKS

    Data quality and collection

    Oversee data quality and collection across WISH sites in Uganda, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Somalia including capacity assessment, support and training
    Ensure timely submission of monthly data of all IRC WISH countries including proactive supervision and follow-up with country teams to ensure ongoing data collection.
    Ongoing review of data to assess completeness, accuracy, and quality standards are met including periodic review of data records at SDP level
    Provide technical support to service delivery sites across all service delivery sectors and channels within the WISH Project Implementation areas to support sound data collection and quality assurance processes and ensure auditable data
    Reconcile data from WISH sites in Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan and Somalia at least monthly
    Systematically respond to data-related queries from IPPF’s WISH2ACTION team and (when required) DFID’s Third-Party Monitoring agency
    Oversee regular and ad hoc rapid data quality assessments/ audits and support implementation of action plans for IRC WISH Countries
    Work with Country M&E focal persons to ensure Quality of Care data are routinely collected across all project sites and entered into the WISH2ACTION data platformSupport Third Party Monitoring data audits and verification

    Data systems

    Ensure use of IPPF’s WISH2ACTION Data Platform, including training and support in South Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda and Somalia
    Coordinate with IRC Technical staff and Data Systems to ensure that the WISH2ACTION Data Platform meets needs of the WISH team for collecting, reporting, visualizing and using data in the Focus countries
    Ensure standardization of data definitions and mapping of SDPs, services and data codes from existing Local systems to WISH definitions, codes and systems
    Enforce data management practices and standards across the WISH countries
    Troubleshoot and escalate Data management related issues to the Senior RH Coordinator and Relevant Technical focal points.
    Use of data for decision-making
    Participate in monthly data review meetings with IPPF’s WISH2ACTION team and support development of action plans as needed to course correct
    Coordinate monthly data review meetings with country teams including M&E staff, WISH program management, staff and service providers, developing action plans to strengthen data quality and course correct as needed
    Model and support use of data for supportive performance monitoring at Country Level, and consortium level( where IRC is the Lead partner)

    Support dissemination and uptake of evidence and learning across the programme
    Monitoring and evaluation

    Coordinate annual client exit interviews and other periodic data collection initiatives including Barrier Analysis and PEER methodology at the country level, working in conjunction with external/ WISH Hub technical experts to:
    Ensure local ethics review
    Identify and contract local researchers and enumerators
    Ensure adherence to global protocol and timelines
    Support implementation, cleaning and entering data
    Use and dissemination of findings at the country level
    Draft monitoring and evaluation sections of reports and quality assure all quantitative and qualitative information

    Capacity Building

    Conduct preliminary participatory capacity assessment of current IRC program and field staff to identify specific gaps in M&E technical skills.
    Based on findings, develop an M&E capacity building plan and support implementation of the same
    Support broader capacity building of project staff to design and utilize M&E tools, surveys, evaluations and other M&E activities.

    Key Working Relationships

    Support M&E WISH staff as relevant for country context/budget (e.g., branch and M&E coordinators, data entry clerks)
    Frequent and direct contact with IPPF’s WISH2ACTION Evidence & Learning team;
    External Donors – DFID’s Third-Party Monitoring Agency.

    Education & Qualifications

    First Degree in Statistics, Actuarial sciences, Economics or relevant degree.
    Master Degree in Project management or Data related studies will be an added advantage
    Competency in Use of Microsoft Office, Statistical packages- SPSS and STATA.
    At least 5 years work experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.

    Professional Experience

    Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages
    Experience with data management practices and procedures for large-scale programmes, ideally within Payment by Results programmes
    Experience implementing procedures and practices to ensure data quality and verification, including data quality assessments
    Experience using DHIS2 for data collection, reporting and visualization
    Experience with using supportive approaches to building capacity at service delivery points to accurately record, document, report and use data
    Knowledge, skills and experience in participatory methods experience in use of data to inform decision-making, planning, and performance monitoring;
    Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills;
    Demonstrated teamwork experience, including abilities to coordinate effectively with diverse individuals, teams, and stakeholders to achieve results;
    Strong ability to work independently, organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
    Record of delivering successful and innovative solutions to challenges

    Skills

    Knowledge of major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method) and data collection and analysis methodologies
    Proven technical skills in data management including data collection, cleaning, analysis and use across complex, large scale programmes
    Skilled at and passionate about supporting the use of data for decision-making, strategizing and course correction
    Training and Facilitation skills.

    Other Personal Attributes
    Analytical, resourceful, organized, patient but persistent, detail- and solution-oriented, and able to work collaboratively across teams to use data to support decision-making.
    The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

  • Research, Design and Strategic Learning Lead-Kenya System Strengthening and Institutionalization Lead-Kenya

    Research, Design and Strategic Learning Lead-Kenya System Strengthening and Institutionalization Lead-Kenya

    Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.Now, and for the future.
    Program / Department Summary
    Mercy Corps anticipates applying for funding for a five-year USAID Food for Peace Activity to support agriculturalists, agro-pastoralists, and pastoral households living in Northern Kenya. The program will be an integrated food security activity with a goal of achieving food security in the target counties in Kenya, through community level governance, preventing chronic malnutrition, sanitation and hygiene and sustainable livelihoods.
    General Position Summary
    The Research & Design and Strategic Learning Lead will be responsible for formative research activities, collaboration, and learning across all projects those results in locally adapted programmatic approaches for reducing acute malnutrition. The researcher must be proficient in creative and rigorous research design, familiar with relevant measurement approaches, and experienced in translating evidence into improved practice. S/he will ensure the program results in intentional and adaptive learning, and that findings are disseminated broadly. S/he will be responsible for improving peer-to-peer learning, knowledge sharing and application, activity-based capacity strengthening, evidence and data utilization, and collaborating, learning and adapting (CLA). This position will play a key role in helping build an environment of evidence-based programming and adaptive management at all levels.
    Essential Job Responsibilities
    Strategy & Vision

    Provide technical leadership to formative research activities, refinement of the Theory of Change, and development of a locally adapted programmatic approach to reducing acute malnutrition
    Facilitate active, intentional, and adaptive learning within and across the program’s multi-sectoral activities.

    Program Management

    Ensure appropriateness and rigor of research methods and that program quality standards are adhered to.
    Oversee data collection and analysis and ensure research results are useful and applicable for making program design decisions.
    Lead refinement of the Theory of Change and ensure that Phase 1 research and pilot findings are incorporated into sound, evidence-based programmatic design for the Phase 2 Transition Plan and Phase 2 Implementation.
    Coordinate and collaborate with research staff, the Technical Steering Committee and Government of Kenya and USAID stakeholders and partners.
    Develop the program’s learning agenda, including surveys, case studies and other tools to evaluate program impact, trends and lessons. Provide comprehensive analysis of learning outcomes to inform program interventions.
    Establish systems and methods for active, intentional and adaptive learning within and across the program’s multi-sectoral activities.
    Set up a system of regular program quality audits.
    Organize and/or lead regular training and other capacity building events for program staff to improve program quality, and support other departments to take the lead in developing and implementing capacity-building activities to improve program management processes.
    Work directly with the leadership team to plan, design, and or/manage specific CLA strategies and activities, such as supporting incorporation of technical, contextual and experiential learning into technical strategies, interventions, and processes.
    Proactively support learning and information sharing across geographies, program purposes, and other awards and with other implementers.
    Support the creation of an evidence-based learning culture through consistent analysis of lessons learned and best practices to encourage adaptive management.
    In coordination with the M&E team, disseminate research and evaluation findings to program team and stakeholders.
    Contribute to program visibility and advocacy work by assisting in dissemination of program research and learning information. Represent Mercy Corps in research and learning forums with the broader humanitarian and development community.

    Team Management

    Develop and oversee implementation of capacity building strategy for team members that promotes a culture of learning through systematic analysis and reflection of program data and lessons learned.
    Assist team members with information, tools and resources to improve performance and reach objectives.
    Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback informally and formally via regular one on ones and performance reviews.
    Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
    Hire, orient and lead team members as necessary.

    Organizational Learning

    As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.Accountability to Beneficiaries

    Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

    Supervisory Responsibility
    DFSA Program Team
    Accountability
    Reports Directly To: Chief of Party
    Works Directly With: Sector leads/senior managers, field teams, MEL team, finance and operations team, partner organizations, other implementers, Mercy Corps HQ Research & Learning and Performance and Quality Teams
    Knowledge and Experience

    D. in development studies, international relations, agriculture, nutrition, public health or related discipline with minimum 3 years applied research experience (or Master’s degree with over 5 years of research experience in international humanitarian and development programs).
    At least 5 years of experience working in international development or humanitarian aid, including at least 2 years in the field.
    Knowledge of the latest thinking and methods in the field of applied research and impact evaluation of humanitarian and development programs, with a focus on food security.
    Demonstrated skills with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, including experience with experimental and quasi-experimental research designs.
    Proficiency using SPSS, STATA, or other statistical analysis package.
    Extremely strong writing skills, including past experience publishing.
    Demonstrated ability to communicate research to multiple audiences, including policy makers, practitioners and academics.
    Familiarity with the concept of adaptive management/CLA, and demonstrated experience using a mix of informational sources and research methods to analyze the program’s progress, communicate findings to a range of external and internal stakeholders, and apply learning to work planning.
    Experience providing leadership, supervising staff, managing multiple complex program components, and convening people across technical teams to build consensus and achieve an outcome.
    Preference for experience with USAID-funded programs.
    Experience in the Kenya or Horn of Africa required and Kenya national preferable.

    Success Factors
    The successful Research, Design and Strategic Learning Lead will have a demonstrated ability to lead and communicate effectively with team members and other stakeholders of varied work styles and cultures, follow procedures and meet deadlines with flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving. S/he will have a proven ability to learn quickly, multi-task, prioritize, take initiative, and be accountable for results, understand the larger picture while remaining focused on the details, problem solving, work within a complex and sensitive setting and to follow laws and security protocols. The most successful Mercy Corps team members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.
    Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
    The Research, Design and Strategic Learning Lead is based in Nairobi with 50%+ travel to implementation areas. The location is accompanied and secure. Housing is individual accommodation with unlimited freedom of movement beyond the house/office. There are numerous International schools in Kenya. Staff have a relatively high degree of access to health and utility services (hospitals, clinics, electricity, water, etc.). This position requires frequent travel by road and air to field offices in less secure environments, where basic amenities are lacking (no running water, and limited electricity without generators). This position is not eligible for hardship and/or R&R benefits.

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