Evidence and Learning
Open
to International Candidates [Unaccompanied] and National candidates in
Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique and Tanzania
Location:
Ethiopia/ Kenya/ Mozambique/ Tanzania with extensive regional travel
HelpAge International
(www.helpage.org) is the secre
tariat to
the HelpAge Global Network, which brings together a wide range of organisations
and individuals working to promote the rights and meet the needs of older women
and men, nationally and/or internationally.
In Africa Region, we
will deliver this through a combination of programme, policy and communications
work focused on our core themes of social protection, health and care. To
achieve these objectives, HelpAge International Africa Region is seeking to
hire a Regional Programme Manager for Research, Evidence and Learning.
The incumbent will
develop and implement a robust evidence, research & learning strategy on
focussed themes, develop and coordinate ‘Learning & Research group on
Ageing’ in Africa, develop knowledge content to inform programming, advocacy,
& fundraising, train and support HelpAge and network members on learning
strategies and develop a systematic architecture of data collection and
management.
He/she should
understand the principles of rights based programming and issues of
accountability to beneficiaries and stakeholders, proven experience of
designing and developing monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment systems
in a development context and excellent facilitation skills and experience in
use of participatory methodologies with a wide range of organisations.
Focal points
of cross-cutting themes
HelpAge
International, Africa region is also currently looking for applicants who are
interested and able to take on the role as focal points for (1) gender, (2) disability
and (3) accountability. These themes are identified as
organizational priorities and relevant policy frameworks and guidelines have
been developed for the same. These are not full time roles, but rather an
opportunity for individuals in the above-advertised position to provide
leadership on issues they have experience on and are interested in, and will be
embedded in their roles with clear objectives. A full Terms of Reference for
the thematic focal points is appended on the job descriptions for above roles.
For a full job
description, person specifications and information on how to apply, please
follow this link http://www.helpage.org//rpmresearchlearning
This is an
extension of dates. Previous applicants need not re-apply.