Country: Uganda
Closing date: 30 Dec 2019
Learning Manager:
The Response Innovation Lab is coordinating the implementation of a 3-year DFID-funded programme called U-LEARN: Uganda Learning, Evidence, Accountability, and Research Network. The objectives of U-LEARN are to provide verification of partner deliverables, an enhanced capacity to provide and regularly champion accountability to affected people and develop, manage and promote a protracted crisis learning hub.
Role Purpose:
The candidate will be responsible both for technical guidance on learning and uptake methodologies and for day-to-day oversight and successful implementation of the Learning Hub. The candidate leads the design and delivery of the learning strategy including curation, collation and production of resources, closely collaborate with the ICT4D Advisor for the design and delivery of the digital knowledge management strategy, drive the organization and facilitation of learning events (Convene, peer-learning visits) and provide the Secretariat function for the Technical Committee of the learning hub. The jobholder will ensure that programme activities are implemented in coordination with the other consortium partners and in line with donor requirements and commitments and be accountable for quality of the learning hub activities.
Programme Implementation
* Identify stakeholders to form a Technical Advisory Committee
* Design the learning hub strategy and set annual thematic agendas and ensure a mid-term review
* Build and grow the community of learning stakeholders and collaborate with them to identify key knowledge gaps in the response
* Coordinate knowledge capturing and sharing and support identification of best practices in an accessible format for other organizations and institutions.
* Oversee the work of an ICT4D Advisor, a MEAL Coordinator, a Digital Communications Coordinator
* Analyze and act upon collaboration opportunities
* Facilitate learning events and peer-learning visits as required.
Operations management:
* Ensure projects and outputs are implemented on time and with high standards for the delivery of the learning hub.
* Feed into the U-LEARN reporting processes.
* Ensure that the Programme meets donor standards.
* Assure procurement/logistics support for operations with backup from support functions as needed.
* Manage operational risks for the learning hub.
* Ensure external communications.
* Coordinate the process of selecting downstream partners and contractors for the delivery of different outputs as required.
Qualifications and Experience
Degree in international development, business administration, social policy, communications or related field.6 years of experience with communications, research, and/or knowledge management in the international development sector. Demonstrated project management experience, particularly with knowledge management programs, facilitating communities of practice and social networking. Technical expertise in learning and uptake methodologies.
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
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. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers. 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.
Application closes on 30th December 2019 at midnight Uganda time.
How to apply:
Application URL:http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YS50YW1iYS4yMDI2OS4zODMwQHNhdmV0aGVjaGlsZHJlbmFvLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ