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Community Engagement Officer
Posted 14 days ago
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br>Key Responsibilities
1. Design, implement and evaluate community engagement strategies and activities
2. Cultivate partnerships with local organizations, civic leaders and stakeholders
3. Organize and facilitate community meetings, focus groups and public forums
4. Act as the primary liaison between CivicBridge and the communities we serve
5. Develop outreach materials and manage communication channels for public engagement
6. Monitor feedback, trends and community needs to inform program design and improvements
7. Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications
1. Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Community Development, Communications, Social Sciences or a related field
2. 1+ years of experience in community engagement, public outreach or stakeholder relations
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
4. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities and adapt to different cultural contexts
5. Excellent project management and event coordination abilities
6. Proficiency in digital engagement tools (e.g., Mailchimp, Eventbrite, social media platforms)
Preferred Skills
1. Experience working in the civic, nonprofit or government sector
2. Multilingual abilities are an asset
3. Knowledge of community-based participatory approaches and inclusive engagement methods
CONSULTANCY: TO SUPPORT FCDC COUNTIES ON WATER ACT REVIEW AND CLIMATE POLICY BRIEF
Posted 2 days ago
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The Resilient Arid Lands Partnership for Integrated Development Plus (RAPID+) program is a five-year program running from November 2021 – September 2026 convened and led by MWA. The program has primary funding from the Swiss Agency for Development and Corporation (SDC) and contributions and investment funds from private sector actors, four facilitating partners including CARE Kenya, the Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Food for the Hungry (FH) and World Vision (WV) and the five hosting county governments of Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, Turkana, and Wajir. RAPID+ aims to improve access to water and rangeland services for 200,000 people in the five program counties. RAPID+ activities are anchored on four strategic pillars namely gender equality, market systems development, peace building and knowledge management. br>B. Project Goal and Objectives.
The program goal is to improve access to safe and sustainably managed water and rangelands across the five counties to contribute to resilient livelihoods for communities in a peaceful environment. This goal is pursued by the following two outcomes.
Pastoralist communities have increased access to sustainable and safe water for multiple uses benefiting men, women, and youth, and
astoralist communities have improved access to safe and ecologically healthy rangeland resources that promote greater integrity, social cohesion, and gender equity.
The program Theory of Change (TOC) states that “If we improve access to sustainable and safe water for multiple uses that benefit men, women and youth and also improve access to safe and ecologically healthy rangeland ecosystems, that promote greater integrity, social cohesion and gender equity through strong public, private and community institutions; then communities in the target areas will have increased income, gender equity and empowerment, enhanced livestock systems, a more peaceful environment, conserved ecosystems and improved health status; and therefore, resilient livelihoods that promote peaceful cohesion and gender equity will be achieved.”
Output 1.1: Capacities of public and community institutions to deliver water services are strengthened.
Sup orted the development and review of the Wajir Water Management Bill 2023.
Conducted commercial and social viability assessments for 3 rural water utilities, setting the stage for long-term rural water governance.
Supported the Frontier Counties Development Council’s (FCDC) Sector Forum for Water to conduct policy discussion workshops on rural water service delivery and developed a Policy Brief of Rural Water Service Delivery in FCDC counties < r> P ovision of management consultancy services to Diocese of Lodwar’s Turkana Water Project to assess the scheme's business viability and develop a Strategic Business Plan. < r>
Output 1.2: Additional and existing water infrastructures are well-maintained and operational.
I creased access to reliable and safe water for household use through rehabilitation 15 key water systems, benefiting 60,233 people (31,653 males and 28,580 females) living across Wajir, Marsabit, Isiolo, Turkana, and Garissa counties. These water systems also serve 34,440 livestock, including 3,810 camels, 24,650 shoats (goats and sheep), 4,740 cattle, and 1,240 donkeys, bolstering the resilience of pastoralist communities.
Supported investments in climate smart and energy efficient innovations included solar hybrid systems.
Supported Marsabit Water and Sewerage Company (MARWASCO) to reduce Non-Revenue Water (NRW) from 68% to 47% through leadership training and infrastructure upgrades.
Enhanced Private Sector Participation in implementation of innovative Water interventions by de-risking to ease market entry to Aqua Clara Kenya for provision of safe water solutions for households in Isiolo County, reaching 50 households with water filters and training 16 market agents (12F,4M) to scale safe drinking water access.
Output 1.3: Integrated Water Resource Management and 3R practices improved.
Supported WRUAs in review and finalization of sub-catchment management plans (SCMPs) in Wajir (Griftu and Ewasohabaswein WRUAs), Isiolo (Waso Mara and Likiundu WRUAs), Marsabit (Dabel WRUA), and Turkana (Kakuma and Tarach WRUAs), Garissa (Dertu WRUA)
RAPID+ organized a learning event for dissemination of the IWRM database developed during the 3R activities by Acacia Water.
Output 1.4 Increased household livelihood diversification as a result of MUS technologies.
In Turkana, 43 households at Nasuroi Model Farm benefitted from water-efficient multi-use systems for high-value crop production. In Wajir, seven farmers engaged in fodder and crop farming at Markoror and Bangal farms benefited from RAPID+ interventions that introduced improved agricultural practices. In Garissa, a group of 20 farmers at Ubah farm (12 women and 8 men) transitioned to a water-efficient irrigation technologies comprising uPVC pipeline closed-channel irrigation system and are now producing a variety of crops, including mangoes, bananas, oranges, and coriander, which they supply to local markets in Garissa.
Promoted private sector engagement through Pay-as-You-Go solar irrigation solutions, benefiting 12 (8M, 4F) farmers.
C. Purpose of the Assignment
The Activity will support FCDC counties to review the Water Acts/ Policies and propose measures to review them to include Climate Adaptation and Mitigation measures thus laying a framework for climate resilience and sustainability of water services.
MWA is therefore seeking the services of a competent Consultant/ subject matter expert in Climate Policy/ Adaptation and Mitigation in ASALs to support the policy review and development of a policy brief as per the outcomes, objectives and scope of work below:
D. Assignment Outcome
This assignment will achieve the following result:
Counties have policy-brief to inform revision of water policies/ acts to include climate adaptation and mitigation considerations.
E. Scope of Work
The consultant shall be required to undertake the following tasks:
Conduct a thorough desk review of existing national and county government water policies/ Acts, climate policies/ Acts and current state-of-the art research on climate adaptation and mitigation in water services
Effectively engage with key stakeholders including but not limited to national and county government ministries of water and environment, water services providers, water management committees (WMCs), WASREB, NDMA, NGO actors and academic institutions
Develop a 10–12-page policy brief clearly setting out the state of current water policies/ Acts and highlighting the gaps that need addressing. Provide strategic guidance and direction to revision of county water policies/ Acts to address climate adaptation and mitigation requirements while aligning with national/ county climate policy direction. This will include providing guidance on innovative approaches and actionable strategies that can be adopted to address the specific challenges faced in the management of water services < r> T e consultant will facilitate a brief online session report (1- 1.5 hours) highlighting key insights, recommendations and actionable next steps identified in the policy brief
F. Deliverables and Timelines
The expected deliverable and anticipated timelines for each are shown below:
Deliverable
Description
Timelines
Dates
Prepare and share inception report
MS Word, PDF
Workplan in MS Excel
1 week after contract signing
Late-July 2025
Submit draft Policy Brief
MS Word, PDF
3-4 weeks after contract signing
Late August 2025
Facilitate Online sessions
MS Word, PDF
Workplan in MS Excel
5 weeks after contract signing
Early September 2025
Submit Final Policy Brief
MS Word, PDF
7-8 weeks after contract signing
September 2025
G. Anticipated Level of Effort (LoE)
The anticipated level of effort for this assignment is 12 man-days.
NB. The LoE above should serve as a guide on the level of complexity expected of the assignment.
I. Duration of Assignment
The duration of the consultancy is July – September 2025. < r>Tentative starting date: Late July 2025
J. Consultant’s Qualifications < r>Below are the preferred qualifications for the consultants applying for the consultancy:
Und rgraduate Training in Law/ Public Policy/ Environmental Policy
Advanced University Degree in Environmental Law/ Policy, Water Resources Management, Climate Change or related.
8+ years of experience of experience in application of climate adaptation and resilient water management to policy
Demonstrated experience in supporting county policy in the sectors on natural resources management, water and climate
Demonstrated thought-leadership on current state-of-the-art in Kenyan and regional water sector policies through policy/ legal practice and relevant publications
Demonstrated experience in drafting of county policies/ laws
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Experience working in the ASALs of Kenya
K. Reporting and Communication
Internal: The consultant will be reporting to the RAPID+ Water Intervention Manager while maintaining a close working relationship with the Program Hub. The consultant will be expected to communicate regularly with the RAPID+ Program Hub and the County Coordination Units (CCUs) during the exercise.
External: The consultant may need to consult other stakeholders, including staff from the National and County Government Water Departments, WASREB.
Consultants must adhere to the MWA Code of Conduct and Protection from Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Child Abuse (PSEA-CA) policies as well as research ethics consideration when performing their duties and interactions with external parties.
L. Information and Support to be provided by the Client
The client shall provide access to any relevant program documents.
M. Submission
This call for proposals is only open to individual consultants.
Budget
All costs inclusive of taxes should be included in the quoted budget outline by the consultant. This shall Include an itemized budget indicating professional fees, related expenses and taxes.
How to apply
Application Process.
Interested individuals are expected to submit technical and financial proposals in English, including the following:
Short cover letter stating interest and availability-1 page.
Profile of consultant, a clear demonstration of previous experience in conducting similar assignments (1-2 pages)
Methodological approach outlining the consultant’s understanding of the specific objectives and proposed methodology (1 page) < r> P oposed activity schedule/ work plan with timelines (0.5 page)
Financial proposals including consultant fees and any logistical costs (0.5 page
Professional CVs of consultants - No more than 4 pages.
Contact details of 3 previous clients/organizations (including a contact person) that have contracted the consultant to carry out similar work
Copy of PIN certificate; Identity Card/Passport; Valid Tax compliance certificate.
The interested individuals should submit their applications in PDF format and clearly labeled by 25th July 2025. All applications should be submitted electronically to the following email address:
The email subject should be clearly titled “Consultancy to Support Water Policy Review - Climate
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Officer
Posted 7 days ago
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ABOUT US br>We are an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.
We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big. < r>We are committed to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment through all our work. This includes programmes, knowledge sharing, advocacy, external communications, and our own organisational development. At a minimum, we ensure that all our work is gender sensitive, seeking gender transformative approaches as our overall ambition and in accordance with context. < r>We’re a global change-making group. The group consists of a UK registered charity with community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, an independent development publishing company and a technical consulting service. We combine these specialisms to multiply our impact and help shape a world that works better for everyone. < r>OUR AIMS
We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems, made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. Our aims are to: < r>
Make agriculture work better for smallholder farmers, many of them women, so they can adapt to climate change and achieve a good standard of living
elp more people harness the transformational effects of clean affordable energy and reduce avoidable deaths caused by smoke from indoor stoves and fires.
Make cities in poorer countries cleaner, healthier places to live and work.
Build disaster resilience into the lives of people threatened by hazards – reducing the risk of hazards and minimizing their impact on lives and livelihoods. < r>
PRACTICAL ACTION IN KENYA
In Kenya, Practical Action has a long history of addressing systemic barriers that prevent people from accessing energy that transforms their lives, helping communities and government make cities healthier and safer, making agriculture and markets work better for small holder farmers and supporting communities and government to become more resilient.
We use a mix of programming with communities and consultancy services with shapers of policy and practice to achieve our aims in Kenya, with offices in Nairobi, Kisumu and Kakamega.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Practical Action puts emphasis on a systems approach to design programs for maximum impact. This means that we constantly endeavour to influence systems through our transformative work and use our learning for advocacy, while taking strategic opportunity to promote climate technology as a cross cutting theme across all of our work.
The MEL Officer will support in designing and continuation of relevant MEL processes and tools in coordination with project delivery teams and any other relevant implementing partners. This will involve; developing and supporting use MEL systems to collect, aggregate and analyse data in addition to playing a partnership role in ensuring the compliance and reporting requirements of key stakeholders are met in full.
SCOPE
Title: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Officer
Reporting to: Project Manager
Matrix management: Senior MEL Officer
Direct reports: N/A
Relationships:
Internal: Programme Delivery Teams, Impact & Influence Team, Business Development team, Communications team.
External: Strategic Partners relevant to PA strategies
Financial scope: N/A
Location: Nairobi
Grade: 5
Travel requirements: Frequent travel within geographic scope (and others as required)
Position Status: Full-time
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Leadership and Strategic Alignment
C ntribute to the development process of the strategic business plan (SBP), ensuring that change objectives are developed to achieve change in the lives of people that we work with.
Provide data that supports routine quarterly and annual reporting of the SBP including reporting on the global indicators.
Provide data on the global indicators and show progress against targets.
Strengthening Profile, Generating Funding and Managing Relationships
Ensure that MEL, gender assessments and learning and reflection is built into proposals (log frames and budgets)
Ensure learning from the Project delivery feeds into organizational profile strengthening through stories of change and impact reporting.
Delivering Quality
Support the Senior MEL officer to develop project level MEL plans that ensure tracking the project results at different levels (outputs, outcomes and impact)
Lead on delivering the Project learning agenda
Work with communication teams to develop and share knowledge to both internal and external stakeholders/audiences, including print and electronic information
Maintain the online project database and ensure regular data updates and data integrity for the Project.
Effectively formulate, implement, and enforce proper data collection tools, processes and procedures for the Project.
Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results including the sustainability of the project results.
Aggregate and analyse data from across the Project interventions to contribute to management decision-making and donor reporting.
Conduct field visits for data validation and to monitor the quality and completeness of data sets; coordinate data collection at project sites and ensure timely compilation and reporting of data
Work closely with Project team and partners to ensure appropriate feedback mechanisms are incorporated into project
Conduct project level review, learning and reflection sessions, as specified in the MEL framework as a key accountability mechanism
Collate project learning along with ensuring effective knowledge management between departments and affiliates to ensure the whole organisation benefits from and applies programmatic learning.
Support quality project baseline, mid and end evaluations (using PLA tools) and ensure findings are reflected on and evaluation management responses prepared.
Ensure timely reporting: monthly, quarterly, annual and end of projects reports in accordance with donor requirements.
Sensitivity on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion:
Should have respectful beliefs regardless of their gender, age, sex, race, ethnic background, culture, different ability, nationality, religion, and marital status. Is sensitive and adaptable to gender and social inclusion and adopts inclusive practices. Responds and behaves appropriately in different situations.
Safeguarding
It is all staff's shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work with, including vulnerable adults and children.
Practical Action believes that it is unacceptable for anyone to experience exploitation or abuse in any form, anywhere. All staff members undergo mandatory Safeguarding training and are expected to always commit/adhere to our Safeguarding Policy whilst working for or on behalf of Practical Action.
PERSON PROFILE
To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:
Experience & Knowledge
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., development studies, economics, statistics, social sciences). < r> M nimum of 3 years work experience in knowledge management, monitoring and evaluating programs with an organization with a robust M&E component.
Essential
Strong technical skills including use of PowerBI or Tableau.
Good knowledge in using indicators at output, outcome and goal level and developing tools for measurement purposes.
Strong experience in evaluation methodologies such as outcome mapping and Most Significant Change.
Experience in integrating gender and inclusion into project design and MEAL aspects.
Successful track record of implementing effective MEL systems, including experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and management.
Experience in gathering learnings and promoting their application.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills to understand the range and content of the organization’s thematic work and provide practical solutions to operational challenges. < r> C mmitment to and ideally an understanding of safeguarding.
How to apply
A detailed Job Profile can be accessed from Practical Action Website - Career section.
If you are ready for an exciting challenge with an organisation whose mission and values are particularly relevant in these rapidly changing times, please forward your application, curriculum vitae and cover letter to: Practical Action, Kenya Office by email: no later than Friday 25th July 2025 indicating ‘Practical Action: ‘MEL Officer - Integrated County Energy Planning (INEP)’ in the subject line of the email. Your cover letter should outline why you feel you are the right candidate for this position. Please include the names of 3 referees in your CV. All information/data given will be handled in the strictest confidence and will only be used for recruitment purposes.
A ditional Information
Practical Action is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from under-represented groups. We stay committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse working environment and believe that people from different backgrounds or cultures give us different perspectives, and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we will be. By building a culture where everyone feels heard, respected and valued we give everyone working with us the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Global Practice Lead
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We aim to make our programs a model for the highest global standards and to cultivate power and lasting change not just for our clients but for all people affected by humanitarian crises. To achieve that vision, the IRC’s Technical Excellence (TE) group, located within the Crisis Response, Recovery and Development (CRRD) Department, provides technical assistance to IRC’s country program staff and shares what we learn to influence policy and practice. br>IRC’s Technical Excellence team is comprised of seven teams which have deep expertise in their respective fields: Education, Economic Wellbeing, Governance, Health, Violence Prevention and Response, MEAL, and Grants & Operations. < r>Technical Excellence is currently going through a change process called "Regional and Technical Alignment." We are doing this to ensure that the impact of our programs and the influence of our ideas create meaningful change for people affected by crisis. This next phase of IRC's commitment to program quality will more deliberately resource and link global thought leadership with practice on the ground. Updated Unit structures will have new roles with clearer mandates. The Global Practice Lead is a new leadership role introduced by this change process.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning at the IRC
To ensure that we are effectively carrying out our mission, we have committed to implement outcome-driven and evidence-based programs, measure what we achieve, act on what we learn, and generate new and relevant evidence. We need to produce high-quality data that can inform decision-making while also meeting donor requirements. The Measurement Unit is responsible for global guidance, resources, and coordination to ensure that staff across all our programs are equipped with the skills and tools they need to generate and manage the right data for programmatic decision-making across the IRC. To do this we have a MEAL strategy that sets an IRC wide vision to increase the scale and deepen the impact of IRC’s programming. The strategy has 5 priorities: < r>1. Deepen our understanding of IRC’s clients, programs, scale, and outcomes. Driving better efficiency, effectiveness, and adaptation in our programs. < r>2. Promote and support increased data use to design and deliver higher quality programs. Looking at “learning” as an outcome of MEAL processes instead of a standalone activity, making content easier to derive action from, supporting triangulation and storytelling that couples quality data with frontline tacit knowledge.
4. Strengthen capacity to deliver rigorous MEAL. Diagnosing the health of our MEAL systems and the quality of our data and information flows to inform help strengthen and leverage our MEAL foundations.
5. Uptake and use of MEAL products and resources. Understanding the specific needs of teams and offering technical support and upskilling and encouraging teams to become spokespeople for successful tools, resources, systems, and data use.
Job Overview
The MEAL Global Practice Lead is the organizational leader on MEAL gold standards across the Crisis Response, Recovery and Development (CRRD) department, a core member of the Measurement Unit’s (MU) senior management team, and key counterpart for each of the other 6 Technical Excellence teams. They are responsible for devising and leading strategies to ensure all areas of programming have clearly articulated MEAL needs and solutions. < r>The primary focus of this role is to establish high quality standards and ensure harmonization of MEAL approaches across IRC’s Global Practice Areas, working hand-in-hand with Technical Unit colleagues. They will provide global MEAL technical leadership and coordinate efforts across the Technical Units (TUs), ensuring that the TUs have access to high quality MEAL technical support, as well as ensuring that technical work is carried out in the most efficient and consistent manner possible. They will be responsible for setting CRRD-wide MEAL standards, leading cross-sectoral global initiatives and facilitating the development of tools and resources in support of our MEAL strategy. < r>The MEAL Global Practice Lead will contribute to the CRRD MEAL strategy and the Data components of IRC’s Strategy 100. They will support CRRD to embed cutting edge approaches to MEAL by developing and maintaining strategic relationships and networks. They will also work closely with the Deputy Director MEAL and Regional Measurement Teams to help support the transfer of global standards into regional and country level practice, alongside helping to monitor and incorporate emerging MEAL priorities and practice into the global standards. < r>The role will report to the Senior Director, MEAL and will work in close coordination with other leaders within the Measurement Unit and across Technical Units to ensure continuity from concept to practice.
Major Responsibilities
Define the Gold Standard for What and How We Measure
• Lead the MEAL Technical working group, with representatives from the Technical Units, to identify cross-cutting issues, develop needed guidance, and encourage consistency and coherence in MEAL mechanisms and practices across Technical Units < r>• Support technical staff in identifying and developing key indicators that demonstrate program outcomes at client, community, and systemic levels < r>• Provide technical oversight to the Core Indicator List and global data analysis efforts (e.g. Annual Statistics), ensuring adherence to strong technical standards for indicators, methodologies, and analysis < r>• Work with the Deputy Director, MEAL to update minimum and comprehensive MEAL standards, competency frameworks, and good practices in MEAL documents < r>• Provide leadership and coordination from the programmatic side on the design of indicators, tools, and methodologies, and where relevant, support these tools to be translated to technology solutions at the organizational level, specifically Data Toolkits and PID. This includes supporting the unit and other teams to prioritize efforts effectively and identify when certain guidance, tools, or frameworks will be retired. < r>• Assess and develop strategy for strengthening CRRD’s approach to program evaluation, bringing innovative approaches to incorporating evaluation and learning processes into program design and implementation
• Coordinate efforts across technical units, including but not limited to: developing and testing new methodologies for learning, setting performance goals and tracking progress; technical support on MEAL activities and engaging the team in global initiatives and consultations. < r>• Coordinate with the TDs/TU MEAL Leads to prioritize Global Practice Areas (or Interventions) for improved global and country-level MEAL practice. < r>• Refresh and maintain the MEAL Community of Practice and other communication channels to ensure pro-active and inclusive learning, development, innovation, and sharing of best practice < r>• In partnership with the Deputy Director, provide support across teams for the transfer of global standards into reality at regional and country levels < r>• Collaborate with the TU MEAL Leads to develop strategies and processes that support technical staff in strengthening their fluency in using various forms of data, both quantitative and qualitative, to identify trends and derive insights that drive program improvements < r>• Develop and deliver trainings/workshops to drive the uptake of MEAL resources, optimize MEAL processes and increase MEAL knowledge and skills among CRRD staff < r>• Follow developments in MEAL globally in and outside the IRC, including new methodologies and approaches, and support their integration into IRC’s strategy and practice
• Collaborate with the Senior Director, MEAL to cultivate a culture of learning and inquiry among CRRD staff that embraces failures as learning opportunities and leads to deeper outcomes for more clients < r>• Provide guidance to TUs and Regional Measurement Teams on setting, maintaining, and updating robust learning agendas with a focus on (a) improvements to practice (b) program outcomes and (c) elements of effective systems change < r>• Identify recurring or cross-cutting learning questions and themes from specific programs or projects, and elevate them for cross-program sharing and discussion < r>• Collaborate with the TU MEAL Leads to advise technical staff in practicing adaptive management < r>• Coordinate with Technical Unit MEAL Leads and Regional Measurement Teams to lift-up program learning for cross-sharing and incorporation into global best practice < r>Business Development and External Influence
• Responsible for identification, development, and maintenance of strategic relationships and global partnerships with relevant stakeholders (e.g. donors, UN agencies, NGOs, research and educational institutions, private sector actors) related to MEAL < r>• In partnership with the Deputy Director, develop and maintain a coherent approach to MEAL planning and budgeting for high impact strategic grants < r>• Represent IRC in external forums as relevant < r>Key Working Relationships
• Position Reports to: Senior Director, MEAL, CRRD Technical Excellence < r>• Direct Reports: Global MEAL Practice Advisor < r>• Management in Partnership: TU Measurement/MEAL Advisors < r>Key Internal Relationships:
• Deputy Director, MEAL < r>• Regional Measurement Teams across 6 regions < r>• Policy Solutions, Advocacy Influence, and Systems Change Global Teams < r>• CRRD Senior Management Team and Leadership Group; Regional Leadership Teams < r>• Global HQ and AMU focal points < r>Desired Experience and Skills
• **Proven experience of successful development and tracking of key metrics for measuring the impact of humanitarian or development programming < r>• **Fluency in a range of analysis skills for understanding strengths and weaknesses in program implementation as well as outcomes at multiple levels, including an understanding of what (e.g., in terms of measures, data analysis, visualizations, statistical methods and tools etc.) is usable and useful in practical settings < r>• **Experience in designing, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative data. Proficiency in synthesizing findings into actionable insights and communicating results to diverse stakeholders < r>• **Experience designing and implementing evaluations and using findings to inform program design, decision-making, and organizational learning < r>• Adeptness at going beyond the numbers, translating large amounts of complex data and trends into learnings that have the power to shape and influence design and strategic decision-making < r>• **Proven experience of operating in a complex organization, across functions and projects, on own initiative and collaboratively as part of diverse teams, including project management experience. < r>• Strong understanding of the humanitarian and/or development fields, with experience in winning proposal development and strengthening donor relationships < r>• **Experience of managing teams, with excellent management and leadership skills including coaching, mentoring, and performance management. < r>• **Experience facilitating knowledge transfer and capacity sharing through communities of practice or similar < r>• **Demonstrated experience and ability to identify gaps and deliver solutions/improvements < r>• **Strong computer skills: proficiency with MS Office, web conferencing, MS Project, and analytic tools such as MS PowerBI. < r>• Fluency in English required; Arabic, French and/or Spanish also strongly preferred. < r>• Ability to travel globally up to 25% of the time, occasionally on short notice. < r>Education:
**Sound training or equivalent combination of education and work experience on the use of data for programmatic decisions and rigorous analytic skills are required. **Master’s/post-graduate degree in MEAL, an IRC technical area, humanitarian, development sectors or relevant field or equivalent combination of education and work experience background is desired. < r>We operate the Disability Confident Employer Scheme in the UK. Under this scheme criteria marked with ** are the minimum criteria in line with our commitments under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme. UK based candidates who state that they have a disability and meet these criteria, will be invited to interview
Recruitment Process
The process for this role will be as follows:
• Screening call online < r>• First round interview with the hiring manager online < r>• Second round panel interview online– including a presentation task
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $.50 per month, and vision starting at 5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
**Standard of Professional Conduct:**The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Investigation Officer
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