Learning Specialist
ME&A Inc
Research, Teaching & Training
Accra & Tema Region Full Time
NGO, NPO & Charity ₵ Confidential
1 week ago
Job Summary
ME&A is recruiting for a Learning Specialist for an upcoming USAID-funded Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting Platform, and Monitor Activity in West Africa. The purpose of the contract will be to serve as a central platform for ensuring that development programs funded by USAID in the region achieve their intended results through strong performance management of services in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The job location will be in either Accra, Ghana, or another West African country, depending on the final requirements in the solicitation.
- Minimum Qualification : MBA / MSc
- Experience Level : Senior level
- Experience Length : 10 years
Job Description / Requirements
Responsibilities :
Direct all collaboration, learning, and adaptive management activities.Serve as a facilitator or co-facilitator of high-level discussions among USAID staff and partners regarding learning and adaptive management.Foster strong, collaborative relationships with key Mission stakeholders, serve as a convener for dialogue and learning around emerging issues, assist in identifying and responding to key learning issues, and coordinate efforts amongst implementing partners (IPs) working on common Development Objectives (DOs).Develop and implement a learning plan for the Mission and IPs that outlines key learning questions, stakeholders and their roles.Lead facilitation, including facilitating processes and workshops; facilitating learning, collaboration, and coordination among implementing partners and other collaborators with the greatest impact on results; producing reflections on the implications of new learning; developing product plans for adapting programs accordingly; and establishing a network of key stakeholders.Support program and technical offices in the implementation of the Mission’s Learning Agenda and other CLA tasks for programming effectiveness (e.g., portfolio reviews).Produce strategic communications materials and organize learning events.Qualifications :
Master's Degree in a relevant field such as international relations, statistics, or economics, political science, or another related field. A Bachelor’s degree plus additional work experience will be considered in lieu of Master’s.At least ten (10) years of demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking / planning, and management experience, and a proven track record of programmatic accomplishment, professional achievement, and management competence.Thorough technical knowledge in concepts such as monitoring, evaluation methods, collaboration and learning, adaptive management, indicator development, data collection and analysis, and performance reporting.Demonstrated experience in developing and leading knowledge management programs, facilitating communities of practice, and social networking.Demonstrated experience with a wide range of development issues, such as gender and youth constraints, agriculture, economic growth, environment, democracy and governance, health, nutrition, and education.Experience leading large teams of individuals with diverse skills and interests, along with demonstrated success in mentoring and / or coaching staff in project and strategy design or adjustment.Demonstrated passion for facilitating and creating organizational learning, change, and advancing foreign aid effectiveness opportunities.Conversation and presentation skills that can influence decision makers, foster organizational change strategies, with implementation occurring within a complex organizational setting.Demonstrated ability and track record in strategic systems, holistic thinking, managing resistance to change, understanding of organizational culture, learning, and change management.The ability to serve as an effective USAID representative with a wide array of individuals and institutions.Knowledge of and access to various stakeholder networks in West Africa, including government, civil society, private sector, research institutions, marginalized communities, or a demonstrated ability to forge such relationships.Strong professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required. Proficiency in French or Swahili preferred.How To Apply :
NB : All applications and CVs must be submitted in English.
Only selected candidates will be called for an interview. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ME&A prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, age, color, religion, sex and sexual preference, national origin, individuals with disabilities, or veteran status. ME&A is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants.
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