Save the Children Head of Evidence and Learning, Ethiopia Country Office Jobs in Ethiopia
Save the Children Head of Evidence and Learning, Ethiopia Country Office Jobs in Ethiopia
Role PurposeThe Head of Evidence and Learning is responsible to design and implement a system for gathering, interpreting, and managing multiple forms of indicative information and resource documents necessary for learning along with managing the knowledge/evidence base generated necessary for the successful design and implementation of Save the Children programmes
S/he rolls out support for Thematic Areas to meet/exceed the MEAL Minimum Operating Standards in evidence and learning including working with the Director of MEAL and DCD PDQ to ensure SEL leadership by thematic sector leaders or their designates.
Also develop and implement minimum requirements that meet SCI standards related to learning and evidence as part of the overall MEAL strategy and systems, ensuring that such systems are institutionalized at appropriate levels including thematic sectors and geographic areas.
Also, support thematic sectors, the program development unit, and individual or groups of programs with research design and implementation with a focus on the baseline and end-line evaluations as well as operations research and other assessments.
S/he also oversees the quality and standardization of evidence and learning framework and tools and works closely with program implementation and program quality staff to ensure appropriate evidence and learning of each project. S/he also coordinates evidence and learning systems and works closely with the Regional Office Evidence and Learning staff.
S/he directly supervises two Addis Ababa based learning and knowledge management staff (Knowledge and Learning Coordinator and Senior Knowledge & Learning Specialist).
Key Areas of Accountabilities
Leadership and Management
Provide overall supervision and leadership on the evidence and learning (EL) functions and strategy in the Ethiopia country office
Provide leadership and supervision to subordinates on EL and research
Provide support and advise the Director of MEAL in leading, design, and implementation of comprehensive MEAL system in the CO
Directly supervise Addis-based Knowledge and Learning Coordinator and Senior Knowledge & Learning Specialist (2 direct reports). Manage the performance of staff by clearly setting objectives, assessing performance, and providing coaching, mentoring, and training that aligns with SCI’s Global evidence and learning Capacity Building Strategic Workplan.
Provide supervision, mentorship, and professional development to staffs on MEAL/EL system
Ensure MEAL evidence (IPTT, project performance/action trackers, output tracker, etc) are used for management decision making and continuous performance improvement and be part of the Hub level management team members
Synthesizes data and disseminates evidence for programme improvement, advocacy, and campaign purposes
System Design and Roll-Out
Working closely with the Director of MEAL, design SCI’s approach to learning and evidence management, setting down the minimum requirements (following SCI MOS) and ensuring that it complements and forms an integral part of the overall MEAL system.
Ensure that a learning culture is fostered within the organisation and EL is an integral element of programming and staff engagement/development
Working with the Knowledge and Learning Coordinator and the Senior Knowledge & Learning Specialist to develop the associated tools required to implement the EL minimum requirements to ensure that roll-out is standardized in Addis and in other operational areas where relevant (e.g. databases, maps, action plans, etc…)
Work closely with PDQ team members to promote understanding of the importance of EL to achieve quality programming
Work with the Director of MEAL and DCD PDQ to ensure that the EL strategy is implemented
System Management
Play a leading role in planning and managing research, studies and evaluations of all the programs of the CO
Keep track of all project evaluations and, in coordination with technical / project managers, design evaluation TORs, provide technical guidance on inception reports, provide briefings to consultants and provide logistical support to ensure evaluations happen smoothly
Ensure high quality and systematic synthetization, dissemination (internal and external), and maintenance of research, studies, and evaluation outcomes: evidence and lessons
learned
Ensure that learning is accessed and used as an integral part of programme implementation including specifically assisting projects/programs with learning components
As required provide training to raise awareness on the importance of learning to internal and external key stakeholders.
Determine long-term and short-term strategic plans to achieve the objectives of the organization in the area of EL.
Programme Development
With the Director of MEAL and Hub-MEAL Advisors, feed into programme and proposal design to ensure that new programme design is based on previous learning
Specifically, participating in the development of Operations Research strategies for programs that call for it
Make sure that technical advisors have easy access to learning documents for reference purpose
Ensure cost recovery for the CO Evidence and Learning team.
Qualifications
Minimum BA/B. Sc.; preferably a Master’s degree in relevant areas of social development or equivalent.
Experience and Skills
Essential
Minimum of 10 years for BA/B. Sc. Holders or 8 years for MA holders of programming experience within the aid sector, working in program management, technical, and/or MEAL roles including in managerial/leadership responsibilities, preferably linked to one of Save the Children’s priority technical sectors (Child Poverty, Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Health & Nutrition, Livelihoods/resilience, and WASH), and with the majority of that time focused on overseeing comprehensive MEAL systems that ensure programme effectiveness and quality.
Understanding of both emergency/humanitarian and development contexts, with a preference for experience in both contexts.
Demonstrated commitment to creating a learning culture
Solid and relevant experience adhering to international quality standards (Red Cross Code of Conduct, Sphere, CHS) or equivalent.
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies or proposal development
Experience and knowledge of evidence generation and learning on what works (and doesn’t work) for children, including designing/commissioning, implementing and applying: needs assessments, baseline studies, evaluations and research, learning workshops, and learning agendas.
Direct experience of working with communities in participatory activities. Experience and knowledge of systems for accountability to children and communities, including information sharing, the participation of adults and children, and feedback and reporting mechanisms. Ability to prepare and facilitate technical MEAL training and workshops across countries in the region (including remotely). Direct experience working with communities in participatory activities.
Proven success in building and managing a team and dedication to developing staff capacity through training, supervising, coaching, and mentoring.
Experience in securing resources from donors.
Experience in participating in/leading organizational improvement processes.
Skilled at communicating and influencing across relevant teams and offices.
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience in solving complex issues through analysis, defining, and planning a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in.
Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Ability and willingness to be flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure contexts, including flexibility to work with incoming emergency response teams.
Proficiency in relevant data collection and analysis software; including both qualitative and quantitative data analysis software.**
Ability to work independently and as part of teams/groups
Strong remote-working abilities and self-motivated.**
Willingness to travel to field sites.**
Fluency in a national language required
Proficient in speaking and writing English.**
Commitment to Save the Children values
Desirable
Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant region/context
Experience in promoting quality and impact through at least one cross-cutting area: gender equality and inclusion, adaptive and safer programming; child rights; disability; migration, and displacement.
Experience and knowledge of Save the Children’s structure, mandate, and child focus.**
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Save the Children Head of Evidence and Learning, Ethiopia Country Office Jobs in Ethiopia
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