JOB OPENING

Technical Director - Evidence and Learning

Save the Children in Bangladesh invites interested and potential candidates to apply for the above-mentioned position. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements will be flexible for potential female candidates.

The opportunity
The Technical Director Evidence and Learning will take the overall responsibility of ensuring elements of quality programmes, as defined by the full spectrum Quality Framework (evidence based, learning agenda, thematic excellence, M&E, accountability), are integrated into the overall management of country programmes (Development and Humanitarian Emergency Response). S/He will be responsible for updating CO MEAL Framework in line with SCI Quality Framework and MEAL standards/procedures, provide strategic guidance, set quality standards, establish oversight mechanisms by ensuring strong, accurate and timely Evidence & Learning systems for all projects. S/he will be the senior lead in generating evidence that will demonstrate the impact of SCI’s work on children’s lives in Bangladesh (Outcomes for Children) and support the PDQ Director to create linkages for the use of that evidence for Innovative Programme and Policy work. S/He will lead in determining and undertaking research to deliver the country office’s evidence and learning agenda to inform SCI project design and implementation to deepen the impact of our work on children’s lives, as well as support PDQ to position the Bangladesh Country Office as a thought leader and influencer on wider policy and practice around our breakthroughs in child survival, learning, development, and protection. S/he will lead the E&L team to bring together data and findings from Research & MEAL system to form a coherent basis for analysis of what works, what does not and why which promotes learning for programme design and strategy development, including improved measurement and quality of work on the ground. As a member of Extended Senior Management Team (ESMT), s/he will also provide input to the country leadership to inform strategic decision making.

Qualifications and experience

  • Proven track record [10 years +] of developing, implementing, and reviewing MEAL systems/strategies at senior level for both development and humanitarian contexts.
  • Solid work experience in monitoring and learning systems, including strong expertise in Research.
  • Good analytical skills, effective negotiator, with the ability to proactively influence cross sectoral and departmental buy-in.
  • Previous experience of successfully securing MEAL resources.
  • Experience in applying benchmarks of the CHS Standard for accountability and quality program management.
  • Experience of conducting and/or commissioning Research and evaluations.
  • Solid understanding of quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including skills in analysis, documentation, and presentation of complex data/information.
  • Good organisational skills, the ability to pay close attention to detail and capable of reporting in a timely manner.
  • Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.
  • Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner, and to use innovative forms of communication.
  • Proven capacity to train and coach staff.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact, and diplomacy; capacity and willingness to be flexible and accommodating in difficult working circumstances.
  • Good IT skills is required.
  • Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles, including rights-based approaches.

Contract type: Regular

Job Location: Dhaka

The Organisation
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 realise 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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

For a detailed job description and to apply online, please visit:
https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2200060Y

Application deadline: August 16, 2022

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce’

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

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