IRC Research Evidence and Learning Lead Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. IRC Kenya looking for “Research Evidence and Learning Lead”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 08 December 2022.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 as the International Relief Association, at the request of Albert Einstein, and changing its name in 1942 after amalgamating with the similar Emergency Rescue Committee, the IRC provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or natural disaster.
IRC Research Evidence and Learning Lead Jobs 2022
The IRC has published a job vacancy announcement on 25 November 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Research Evidence and Learning Lead to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | International Rescue Committee (IRC) |
| Position | Research Evidence and Learning Lead |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | At least 7 years |
| Application Deadline | 08 December 2022 |
IRC Job Vacancy 2022
Job Description: Reporting to the Project Director, the Research Evidence, and Learning (REL) lead will be responsible for the development and oversight of all the research, learning, and evidence generation activities taking place in the GAVI REACH project in four countries- Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Ethiopia. The REL lead will be responsible for the developing of the project’s research and learning agenda, collaborating closely with the Consortium partners. Specifically, the lead will influence and impact the following key project areas; develop the project’s research and learning strategy; coordinate research and evidence generation; lead documentation and dissemination of project learnings in implementing countries; and develop knowledge content to inform programming, advocacy, training, and support learning strategies. The lead will ensure that the Project’s research, evidence generation and learning are in line with GAVI terms and conditions, and that IRC achieves its deliverables in the GAVI REACH project and maximizes impact in reaching Zero Dose Children and missed communities it the target locations. The REL lead will also take an active role in adaptive management through active participation in stakeholder, learning and work planning meetings, as well as contribute to the development of GAVI REACH project’s communication strategy and various communication products for sharing internally and externally through various platforms.
Key tasks:
- Lead the coordinating and documentation of project learning and evidence generation for key internal and external audiences, including for donor reporting and advocacy work.
- Collaboratively with the project technical team and consortium member, design the project’s research and learning agenda (goals and objectives), workplan and the required methodology to achieve these
- Provide capacity strengthening of consortium staff to enable them to collect, analyse and generate evidence
- In collaboration with the project MEAL Coordinator and Technical Lead, provide support to country teams to implement integrated program monitoring activities with a focus on effectiveness and outcome reporting and reflective processes.
- In collaboration with MEAL Coordinator, Consortium research partners and Country teams, design Innovative and participatory learning methodologies and tools to assess outcomes and impact of the project.
- Effectively document evidence emerging from program monitoring and evidence generation methodologies
- Support effective utilization of the IRC’s project cycle meeting approach as a mechanism for program learning
- Lead the technical support and implementation of all evaluations, assessments, surveys and project learning activities
- Respond to project needs; foster high standards and practices for quality data, analysis, and reports.
- Represent IRC in the REACH Consortium Evidence and research group and ensure IRC’s meaningful contribution to these processes
- Identify and support the development of relevant evidence and analytical skills including practical use of mobile technology methods for staff in order to build organizational capacity for impact monitoring and assessment.
- Contribute to the development of project’s communication’s strategy; support drafting and dissemination of various project advocacy products (such learnings, publications, research findings, reports, briefs, factsheets etc), and dissemination.
Qualification & Experience:
- University degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Research, Data Science, or related studies
- At least 7 years’ Experience in managing and delivering a range of evidence and learning products including Database development and management.
- Experience in data collection tool using mobile data collection systems such as Commcare, KoBoCollect or any ODK system
- Experience and skills in public health research, knowledge management, dissemination of lessons and evidence.
- Proficiency and experience with mobile data collection such as ComCare, ODK Collect is vital as well as proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SPSS, STATA or other similar software. Knowledge of PowerBi, or GIS software tools are additional assets.
- Advanced quantitative or mixed methods research skills, including ability to review and critically appraise data and empirical literature.
- Proven ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods together with presentation and reporting skills are a strong asset.
- Confirmed ability to lead, mentor and empower a small to a medium professional team.
- Self-motivated with good organization, and planning skills, including prioritizing work and multi-tasking.
- Willingness to travel to various field-level offices (40%).
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply IRC Research Evidence and Learning Lead Jobs 2022
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The Closing Date: 08 December 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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| Official Website | www.rescue.org |
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