Qualifications
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a relevant field with strong economics, statistics, or other analytical and quantitative training;
Strong technical M&E skills and capacity, with 5+ years of practical experience managing and working directly with data and proven leadership experience;
Very strong knowledge of STATA (preferred), SPSS, or other advanced statistical analysis software; familiarity designing and managing database and cloud computing systems;
Familiar with phone-based data collection software and systems
Self-directed and self-motivated personality, with proven ability to manage demands from multiple clients while adhering to deadlines and priorities;
An ability to operate effectively within ambiguous environments
A sense of humour and excitement to be part of an engaged and intellectually stimulating work environment
Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
Lead delivery of Evidence Action’s monitoring, learning and evaluation function in Africa
Oversee delivery of all MLE areas in the region including survey design, data collection, data management, analysis and reporting
Oversee the development and maintenance of protocols, guidelines around data-related processes; including survey design, data flow, data collection, data storage, data management, data sharing and analysis.
Develop and maintain data and information systems for program decision-making including automating day-to-day analysis and reporting through cloud-based data systems, applications and dashboards
Conduct any requested quantitative and qualitative operations research for the programs
Ensure well-planned work plan and budget development in collaboration with the regional leadership and program teams
Attract, develop and retain excellent MLE team members and ensure the ongoing development of their professional skills and capabilities
Managing MLE external partners and vendors and supporting program partnership engagements related to MLE including defining SoW, budgets, contracts and conducting quality assurance.
Collaborate with teams for data-driven decision-making and active learning for all programs in Africa
Ensure a service-oriented environment and client-driven relationships with programs to reach programmatic goals
Ensure that the regional leadership and program teams have access to timely, useful, and accurate data for ongoing program management, assessment, reporting and publishing research
Enable the program teams to use the information for engagement with policymakers, donors and decision-makers; including collaboration with the global team and support on information for external communication
Develop sharing and learnings across programs (e.g. brown bags, newsletters, caselets etc) for data-driven decision making
Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree
Required relevant work experience
: 5 years
Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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