Humanitarian Advisor, Evidence & Learning
SUMMARY
The Opportunity
Save the Children International has an exciting internal opportunity for you to join the Centre Humanitarian Team in the Centre as the Humanitarian Advisor, Evidence & Learning. Open to internal Save the Children International employees and Save the Children member office employees only.
Role Purpose:
This position is a maternity cover. It will be a part of the Centre One Humanitarian Team supporting Evidence and Learning in Save the Children Humanitarian programmes this includes; research, evaluation, accountability, learning, and monitoring (REALM). In this position, you will provide leadership on Humanitarian Evidence and Learning systems and processes, and lead training and capacity strengthening on REALM for humanitarian colleagues across Save the Children country offices, regional offices, and centre teams.
You will provide consistent support to global programmes on data analysis, indicator development and tracking, target setting, accountability systems, REALM-related donor deliverables, research, and evaluations, and will work with programme teams to ensure that the data collected is appropriately used for programme improvements and learning. In addition, you will support proposal development and explore innovative uses for technology in Evidence and Learning.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering and maintaining and environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Demonstrated experience related to M&E and research, specifically with awards funded by USAID BHA, BPRM, and/or UN agencies.
- Demonstrated experience designing or managing logical/results frameworks, M&E plans, accountability mechanisms, and programme evaluations.
- Demonstrated experience developing and tracking programme indicator performance and developing donor reports for emergency programmes.
- Proven experience designing and conducting quantitative household surveys and qualitative studies, including calculating sample sizes, selecting a sampling methodology, developing data collection tools, and training enumerators.
- Proven experience conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpreting results, and experience using statistical software.
- Demonstrated experience writing and disseminating reports and case studies.
- Proven ability to successfully work under tight deadlines, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and work both independently and as part of multicultural teams.
- Willingness and ability to occasionally work irregular hours to accommodate calls with field teams in other time zones.
- Experience developing and conducting training programmes for field staff including curriculum design, presentation and teaching skills, and training-of-trainers methods.
- Knowledge of and experience with statistical software and data visualization tools.
- Experience working in a humanitarian response setting.
- Experience using KoBo Toolbox, ODK, or other mobile data collection software.
We can offer circa £45,000 per annum (If based in the UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National Terms & Conditions (including pay and benefits) will apply.
This role can be based in the UK (London or Remote) or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location for the duration of the contract.
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The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A full copy of the role profile can be found available for download at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.