Research, Evaluation and Learning Manager (Sida)

Job posted by: International Rescue Committee UK - Fri, 1 May 2015

Job Details:

Organisation: International Rescue Committee UK

Deadline Mon, 18 May 2015

Job type: Temporary

Location: United Kingdom

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JOB PURPOSE

The International Rescue Committee seeks a full-time Research, Evaluation and Learning Manager for IRC-UK’s Humanitarian Framework Agreement with Sida (the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency).

 The purpose of the role is to:

  • Provide technical monitoring and evaluation support and guidance to Sida HFA projects;
  • Oversee, provide technical support and advice to country teams on the research and learning activities/outcomes in Sida HFA projects, including the design, completion and dissemination;
  • Provide technical support towards the roll-out and uptake of the ‘Monitoring for Action’ initiative.

 

The REL Manager will be responsible for providing remote and in-country support to Sida HFA country projects with monitoring activities including data collection, programme adaptation as necessary, developing appropriate systems to capture and analyse information. The post holder will have experience in providing this type of technical support to country teams and must be able to demonstrate skills in data analysis. The post will also be responsible for providing support with ongoing and planned research, evaluation and learning activities in accordance with this Sida Framework and related to IRC’s key sectors, including women’s protection and empowerment, economic recovery and livelihoods, education, protection, governance, and health, working closely with the relevant Technical Advisers and Program Coordinators. The role requires a mix of operational and research skills and, a strong knowledge of humanitarian and development issues in crisis affected areas.

 

The IRC’s Research, Evaluation and Learning (REL) Unit aims to improve humanitarian aid and development through rigorous research and evaluation, using multiple methods from a wide range of disciplines. The REL Manager will be based in IRC-UK’s office in London, reporting to the Frameworks Manager. The position is anticipated to start as soon as possible, and as a minimum will run until April 2016, with the expectation of being extended for further 12 months+.

 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical support and guidance

  • Provide in-country and remote support and      guidance to country teams to ensure quality and consistency in regular programme monitoring and evaluation, including the development of data      collection tools, monitoring plans, resources, databases/systems to analyse project data, and training/capacity building for in-country      monitoring staff.
  • Provide support to project teams to complete      baseline, mid-term and endline evaluation/surveys.
  • Oversee and/or support research, evaluation and learning outcomes in Sida HFA projects, including the design, completion and dissemination, and here relevant in collaboration with IRC REL staff, country programmes and research partners/consultants.
  • Provide support to build skills in interpreting research results and using an evidence-based approach to inform program decisions and adaptation.
  • Work with IRC Technical Units to develop and refine learning priorities, integrate research into programming and initiate research and evaluations based on learning priorities.
  • Contribute to IRC’s Monitoring for Action initiative and organisational measurement initiative, through supporting the roll-out, and capturing, analysing and sharing M&E learning and tools generated from Sida HFA projects.
  • Contribute content on M&E and REL activities and outcomes for annual donor reports, ad hoc updates, presentations, and annual programme submissions.
  • Track expenditure against REL budget.

 

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

  • Reports to Frameworks Manager (based in London)
  • Technical advice from STA for Organisational Measurement (based in New York)
  • Working with country Program Coordinators and Technical Staff; Regional Measurement      Coordinators; Senior Monitoring for Action Coordinator (based in NY); and sectoral Technical Advisors.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

  • Master’s degree with demonstrable research experience; with ability to apply both quantitative and qualitative methods to applied research questions
  • Excellent IT skills, including Advanced Excel skills
  • Project management experience
  • Experience in coordinating research and evaluation activities across teams/consensus-building
  • Experience in providing technical monitoring and evaluation-related support to field-based staff, including for the design, implementation and analysis of survey data
  • Ability to build good working relationships and work effectively with programme and field staff from a distance
  • Experience with / working in developing countries and/or a conflict-affected context
  • Ability to travel frequently to project countries for research and evaluation activities
  • Fluency in English and working French, ability to have technical meetings in French, and design and review tools and materials in French)
  • Excellent communication and effective interpersonal skills, including writing and presenting for different audiences
  • Organized self starter and able to manage competing priorities and identify strategic and critical issues
  • Working on European institutional donor funded programmes
  • Knowledge of the trends and issues in international aid monitoring and evaluation

 

Desirable

  • Experience in MS Access, STATA (or an equivalent)
  • Experience in electronic data collection
  • Experience of building and managing European institutional donor relations
  • Proposal writing experience

 

The chosen candidate will be a proven team player with the ability to participate easily in both academic and practitioner discussions.

 

TO APPLY

To apply, please send your CV (two page max) and a cover letter describing:

  • Your reasons for applying
  • How you meet the person specification
  • Current salary

 

Please send to: applications@rescue-uk.org

 

The closing date is: Monday 18 May 10am

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

 In order to minimise administrative costs, IRC-UK will only contact short-listed candidates.

 IRC-UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

 



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