The Role:
The role is responsible for contributing to effective
Programme Quality, MEL & Research, with a focus on the Africa region but
with a federation mindset. The role supports quality programming and learning
through ongoing interactions with federation members. With a view to
accountable, transparent feminist and decolonial reporting of impact, the role
supports the development of MEL frameworks, plans and systems to better support
ActionAid to assess, track, learn and reflect upon the impact of policy, advocacy,
campaigning, research, and public engagement within the ActionAid Global
Strategy. A further purpose of the role is to support the federation to design
of feminist research and learning products, in line with the Feminist Research
Guidelines.
Qualifications
Masters (or equivalent experience) in development
related social sciences with a strong programme development and management
component or substantial experience leading, and doing programme/participatory
research, evaluation, learning and knowledge management.
Specific and substantial experience of managing research that contributes to a rights-based development programmes with poor and excluded communities in the global South.
Substantial experience of and commitment to
decolonization of knowledge.
At least 5 years of experience in providing research
and MEL support to large donor funded projects.
HRBA programming and monitoring experience, including
working with partners and social movements.
Specific and substantial experience of designing and
implementing rights-based development programmes with poor and excluded
communities in the global South.
Familiarity with the range of approaches and methods
currently being used in the sector to monitor and evaluate policy, advocacy,
campaigning, and public engagement efforts.
Ability to document programme experiences and
generating lessons learnt and knowledge.
Dynamic, participatory leadership style with superb
negotiating and influencing skills – without the power of direct line
management.
Proven ability to persuade and inspire through
communication, as well as negotiate and influence change, with sensitivity.
Able to work closely with others (often from a
distance) to meet tight deadlines and multiple priorities.
Ability to work in a multicultural
context/environment, engage in social justice activism/advocacy and demonstrate
innovative Practices.
Excellent written and spoken English. A second
language will be advantageous.
What we offer
ActionAid is committed to providing a welcoming,
supportive workplace where we recognise a job well done. We offer a
fair compensation package and a flexible working environment. At ActionAid, you
can look forward to:
Fantastic training and development opportunities
A workplace that embraces feminist leadership
principles
Generous maternity, paternity and adoption pay
How To Apply
