VVOB \u2013 education for development is an international non-profit organisation with over 40 years\u2019 experience in strengthening the quality of education systems in Africa, Asia and South America in close partnership with ministries of education and their institutions. Our head office is based in Brussels, Belgium.
\nWe implement our programmes and projects with one shared passion: to ensure the improvement of quality education.
\nDo you share our ambition to ensure that learners around the world can enjoy their fundamental human right to quality education, without exception? Are you convinced as well that quality education guarantees equal opportunities for everyone and is the key to a better world?
\nWe are looking for a M&E and Research Manager who will operate from our office in Lusaka. Do you want to take on this challenge? Then continue reading!
\nPosition in the organisation
\nThe M&E and Research Manager is part of the country management team and thus plays a vital leadership role in the overall programmes team and the country office.
\nYou lead and guide a team of M&E and Research staff and oversee and coordinate their activities. You work closely with the programme team in country and at global office.
\nYou work with M&E and Research staff and Ministry of Education (MoE) officials at national and province levels to ensure learning activities are implemented effectively according to agreed work plans, budgets and VVOB principles, and delivered with quality.
\nThe M&E and Research Manager reports to the Country Programmes Manager.
\nResult areas of this position:
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lead the M&E and Research team to ensure strong M&E and research systems and activities for all VVOB programmes in Zambia, in collaboration with the Education Manager, Project Coordinators and Strategic Advisors. You will also contribute to the overall management of the VVOB Zambia country programme.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Easily navigate between M&E, research, planning and strategic operations, ensuring that we collect and use qualitative and quantitative data to inform decisions about the programmes, while establishing effective feedback and learning mechanism within the organization.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Provide expert leadership and guidance on how and when M&E and research activities (including impact evaluations) should take place to strengthen the programmes.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Support the M&E and Research team to plan, allocate and prioritise tasks to execute data collection, analysis and dissemination for cross-cutting learning and projects on specific topics of interest, both through regular programme monitoring and evaluation as well as rigorous research. Guide the team to deliver research activities with high quality, while ensuring IRB compliance and adhering to research ethics protocols.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0You provide strong leadership (on-the-job mentoring, work-planning coaching, capacity development, change management) for your direct reports, supporting a positive organisational culture. You mobilise the M&E and Research team and keep them on track to meet deliverables with high quality.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0You foster good relationships with a range of stakeholders (other VVOB teams, in the Ministry, in donor and partner organizations, and in survey firms) to ensure that their needs and limitations are fully understood and incorporated into learning activities as far as possible, securing their cooperation and support. You promote VVOB as a reliable partner and you represent our organization towards external stakeholders in the field.
\nIf you\u2019re our M&E and Research Manager, your workweek at the office will include the following highlights:
\no\u00a0\u00a0In the regular data review meetings, you take stock of the ongoing activities in all provinces, reflect with the programmes and M&E teams to identify any bottlenecks, challenges and potential delays and work with the team to solve them.
\n\u00a0o\u00a0\u00a0In a regular management meeting, you provide your input to support decisions on the strategic direction of the country office.
\n\u00a0o\u00a0\u00a0Lunch! A perfect time to nurture relationships with colleagues and have an informal exchange on best practices
\n\u00a0o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0You go to the field to visit Catch Up schools in different provinces to learn more on the latest innovations and research projects to ensure integrity in data collection.
\n\u00a0o\u00a0\u00a0In a virtual meeting, you bring together technical education and research experts from TaRL Africa and VVOB to brainstorm and design the next learning activity. You are well prepared with ideas based on your work in the field.
\n\u00a0o\u00a0\u00a0You support drafting of a research proposal describing the methodology, budget, tools, and timelines for potential and upcoming learning opportunities.
\n\u00a0o\u00a0\u00a0You have regular one on one and team meetings with the M&E and Research team to ensure their deliverables are on track and to support their professional development.
\no\u00a0\u00a0You have a meeting with the officials in the Ministry of Education headquarters to discuss the findings of a recent research project.
\n.\u00a0Does this look like your dream job?
\nThen read on and check whether your profile matches the job requirements!
\nWho are you?
\nThis is a national position, open to Zambian nationals.
\nRequired expertise and experience
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Master\u2019s degree in Social Sciences, Demography, International Development, Research, or Policy related field or equivalent experience.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0At least 10 years of demonstrable experience in M&E and Research (including designing studies for monitoring and evaluation, budgeting and coordinating to implement them, analysing and disseminating results), preferably working on projects which strengthen government systems and structures. Experience with RCTs is an added advantage.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0At least 5 years of experience in leading multicultural and effective M&E and Research teams in international development and projects of different donors.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Experience with project cycle management and institutional capacity development.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Technical skills in a range of data collection, cleaning and analysis software such as \u00a0KoboCollect \/ SurveyCTO \/ ODK, MS Excel, Stata,\u00a0PowerBI \/ Tableau, NVivo
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Language skills: Fluent in English (English CEFR Level C1). Knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Good understanding of the education landscape in Zambia.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ability and willingness to travel frequently within the provinces.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ability to inspire and motivate the M&E team, VVOB provincial staff and MoE staff to put in their very best!
\nMatching competences
\nVVOB core competences:
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Result-oriented
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Continuous improvement
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cooperation
\nFunction specific competencies:
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Reliability
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Giving direction
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Communication skills
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Agility
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Planning and organisation
\nWhat we\u2019re offering:
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A dynamic working environment in an international context.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0An exciting job in a growing organisation with varied responsibilities and opportunities for professional development.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0An opportunity to contribute to exciting, evidence-based projects aimed at ensuring the education sector in Zambia is strengthened, by bringing in innovative solutions for professional development of school leaders and teachers.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A competitive remuneration package, which includes a base salary and benefits.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A contract of limited duration until 31\/12\/2026.
\nJoin us:
\nAs soon as possible in our office in Lusaka, Zambia
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