QUALIFICATIONS
University degree in a relevant subject and / or demonstratable professional experience.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Technical/Professional
- Experience of conducting research and evaluation on programme impact - ideally of social change, capacity building or learning programmes
- Experience of working with and developing indicators and monitoring tools
- Strong project management skills; well organised, able to juggle multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines
- Experience of designing and implementing new policies, processes or procedures in a team which improve the way the team functions
- Strong written, visual and verbal communication skills with experience of supporting creation of marketing and communications materials, research related products and visuals for different audiences
- Exceptionally high standards of customer service with proven experience of delivering highly professional services to stakeholders
- Experience of writing successful proposals/tender documents
- Strong problem solving and organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with people from a range of backgrounds and cultures
- A ‘can do’ attitude, ability to work on own initiative and to deliver results against tight deadlines with good quality results
- A flexible approach to working and ability to respond at short notice to a wide variety of tasks
- An understanding of and commitment to humanitarian work
- Ability to travel internationally, occasionally at short notice, and to remote and insecure locations.
Competencies
- Delivering results. Takes personal responsibility and holds others accountable for delivering our ambitious goals for children, continually improving own performance or that of the team/organisation.
- Problem solving and decision making. Takes effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating relevant information from within or outside the organisation.
- Working effectively with others. Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross- boundary working.
- Communicate with impact. Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence; promotes dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust.