Director Of Impact

What we are looking for

Were seeking an Associate Director/Director of Impact to lead the development and execution of an impact strategy aimed at enhancing the effectiveness scalability and sustainability of their work through datadriven monitoring evaluation and learning efforts. This individual will implement systems and processes to make data more reliable and actionable. The role involves strategic planning creative problemsolving resource management team leadership and collaboration with stakeholders and partners to ensure accurate and effective data collection and to communicate insights that inform decisionmaking.

What does the job involve

Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Leadership

• Develop an impact strategy that aligns with the organizations mission and operational goals.
• Serve as a thoughtpartner to senior leadership the board and partners on leveraging data to generate insights for improving the effectiveness of their work.
• Promote evidencebased decisionmaking and ensure that program outcomes are systematically tracked and reported.
• Manage and support the professional development of the M&E team to ensure successful execution of work according to planned targets.

Scalable MEL Systems Processes and Products

• Revamp the quality assurance program to align data collection with priority usecases.
• Structure appropriatelysized research projects to drive continuous improvement.
• Leverage technology to ensure the interoperability of data collection tools with operational dashboards and other tracking systems.
• Identify streamline and define clear measurements on performance metrics across programmatic areas.
• Develop automations around routine analyses and reports.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders including donors community partners and academic institutions.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with donor reporting requirements and contribute to the development of funding proposals.
• Oversee external evaluation and research collaborations.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Education Public Policy Economics Data Science International Development or a related field.
• Prior experience in early childhood development is an advantage.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong leadership qualities with the capacity to motivate and develop teams.

Benefits

TBD