No of Positions: 1
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Contract Duration: One year with possible extension
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Evidence, Learning and Innovation Advisor (ELIA) is responsible to assist the Head of Evidence, Learning and Innovation (HELI) in designing and implementing a system for gathering, interpreting and managing multiple forms of indicative information and resource documents necessary for learning along with managing the knowledge/ evidence base generated necessary for the successful design and implementation of Save the Children programmes. S/he is also responsible in developing and implementing minimum requirements that meet SCI standards related to learning, evidence and innovation as part of the overall MEAL strategy and systems, ensuring that such systems are institutionalized at appropriate levels including thematic sectors and geographic areas. ELIA supports thematic sectors, the program development unit, and individual or groups of programs with research design and implementation with a focus on the baseline, midline and end-line evaluations as well as operations research and other assessments.
The Evidence, Learning and Innovation Advisor will oversee the incubation and testing of new ideas and opportunities that have the potential for scalable impact for deprived children in Ethiopia. She/he will create an evidence base of field-tested interventions that can be used to differentiate SCI’s programming and increase levels of sustainable fundraising.
The Evidence, Learning and Innovation Advisor works to improve the quality and standardization of evidence, learning and innovation framework and tools and supports the program implementation and program quality staff to ensure the integration of appropriate evidence, learning and innovation in each project. S/he also supports the HELI in coordinating evidence, learning and innovation systems and works closely with the Regional Office Evidence and Learning staff. S/he closely works with MEAL Managers/ Advisors of National programs, the Hub MEAL Advisors, MEAL staff at FOs, and research fellows/consultants.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Head of Evidence, Learning and Innovation
Dimensions:
Staff directly reporting to this post: one
Budget responsibility: none
Context: Development and/or Humanitarian
A.KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Leadership and Management
System Design and Roll-Out
System Management
Programme Development
Communication and Reporting
Other
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
§ Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
§ Holds suppliers accountable to deliver on their responsibilities
Ambition:
§ Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and takes responsibility for their own personal development
§ Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
§ Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale
Collaboration:
§ Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
§ Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.
Creativity:
§ Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
§ Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach
Integrity:
§ Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence
§ Displays consistent excellent judgement
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education
Experience and Skills:
KEY COMPETENCIES
Technical competencies:
· Ensures linkages across portfolio ensuring quality and coherence of MEAL systems and evidence gathering
· Manages resources and capacities to develop and maintain quality MEAL systems
· Facilitates strategic alignment of data to global priorities
Generic Competencies
Deliver Results at Scale: Promotes a clear focus on impact in a project and programme design, management, and oversight
Generic Competencies
Child Rights: Promotes the rights of children in own work and in work with colleagues and peers
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI’s global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Gender Equality Policies, supported by relevant procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
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.
Safeguarding our Staff:
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SC Health and Safety policies and procedures.
We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. The duty station of the position holder will be in Addis Ababa This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.
The Organization
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 realize 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.