Research and Evidence Advisor (Healthy Start in Life)

The Opportunity

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Research and Evidence Advisor (Healthy Start in Life) in the UK (London or Remote) or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office worldwide.

Role Purpose:

Save the Children is seeking a Research & Evidence Advisor to lead on our Global Goal on Healthy Start in Life Global Goal. As part of Save the Children’s 2030 Ambition, the organization has chosen to inspire three Breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, so that every child, and especially those suffering from inequality and discrimination can Survive, Learn and be Protected. The 2030 breakthrough ambition that is led by the Health & Nutrition area is that children under 5 do not die from preventable causes.

This role will lead research, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEAL) efforts for one of our four goals (healthy start in life) in our 2022-24 strategy for children, working to ensure that:

• Children have a healthy start in life
• Children go safely back to school and learn
• Children live free from violence
• Children benefit from safety nets and resilient families

The Advisor is responsible for monitoring results and progress related to the Survive breakthrough, monitoring and sharing results of tracer indicators and developing and operationalizing the relevant thematic components of the Global Results Framework in support of our Ambition 2030.

The role holder is also responsible for identifying, defining and accompanying robust research, evidence and learning agendas for common approaches that clearly demonstrate evidence-based practice, bring evidence and data from the country and regional levels up and contribute to bridging the global evidence gap both internally in Save the Children and externally in the wider sector.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of technical and program issues in development and humanitarian contexts
• Demonstrated knowledge in the design and implementation of global monitoring and evaluation systems. Substantial experience of working in international development in designing, implementing and evaluating programs.
• Knowledge of state of the art and good practice in global monitoring and evaluation
• Proven ability to develop and apply monitoring and evaluation plans to determine program results and monitor impact within an international organization
• Demonstrated skills in implementation research and quantitative data, including but not limited to research design, data collection, analysis and presentation, and communication of results
• Knowledge and experience in capacity building around monitoring and evaluation, research and learning
• Experience using software packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis programs (e.g., SPSS, STATA)
• Ability to adopt a proactive and creative approach to problem solving and strategic thinking working closely with colleagues as required to offer solutions and deliver results
• Ability to influence and liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and act with credibility, tact and diplomacy
• Verbal and written fluency in English
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships with key individuals and groups within and external to the organization
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain focus to achieve results
• A full appreciation of the value of cooperation within a team environment
• Experience in collaborative working across a large and diverse organization
• Ability to maintain a calm disposition and positive outlook when working under pressure
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20-30% of the time

Desirable:

• Additional languages, particularly French, Spanish and/or Arabic.

We can offer circa £45,000 per annum (If based in the UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National Terms & Conditions (including pay and benefits) will apply.

This role can be based in the UK (London or Remote) or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location for the duration of the contract.

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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 environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A full copy of the role profile can be found available for download at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply

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.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.