Social Development Direct (SDDirect) are seeking candidates with a strong background in monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), particularly quantitative approaches, and gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) to join our growing MEL team at SDDirect. The role will lead and support on a range of cross cutting gender equality and inclusion related M&E projects and research. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong quantitative evaluation and research skills and experience.
Department: Technical Team
Location: This is a UK based role. You must have eligibility to work in the UK**.** Central London, with international travel
TS Salary: £30,000 – £43,000 per annum
STS Salary: £43,000 – £55,000 per annum
Reports to: Senior Technical Expert, MEL
Appointment term: Permanent full-time (part-time considered)
About Us
Social Development Direct (SDDirect) is a leading provider of high-quality, innovative social
development expertise, consultancy and research services. As a specialist firm, we offer in-depth thematic expertise in safeguarding; gender-based violence prevention and response; governance and inclusive societies; and inclusive economic empowerment, amongst others.
We have a strong track record, over 20 years, of providing high quality services that include technical advice and support, research, development assistance programme design, delivery and management, monitoring and evaluation. Our clients are leading international bilateral and multilateral development agencies, INGOs and Foundations. We are a medium-sized social enterprise, wholly owned by Plan International UK, with a global track record in over 50 countries. Read more about us and our work at: www.sddirect.org.uk
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Senior Technical Specialist/Technical Specialist role (depending on experience) to support MEL and research contracts across SDDirect. Please read on to learn more about the role and kind of applicants we are looking for. As a Senior Technical Specialist/Technical Specialist in MEL you will focus on technical delivery of MEL work across a number of SDDirect’s portfolios including inclusive economic development, GBV, safeguarding and governance and inclusive societies as well as cross-cutting themes such as climate justice and digital.
This position will play a key role delivering technical work in the MEL cross-cutting theme across all portfolios in SDDirect. This will include desk-based work, with the possibility of in-country travel. The type of assignments you will be involved in include research projects, undertaking evidence reviews, designing and implementation of evaluations and development of monitoring frameworks and more.
The post holder will demonstrate feminist values and a commitment to social justice. They will represent SDDirect with international stakeholders, and support opportunities to increase the diversity of SDDirect and its partnerships.
Person Specification – Essential
- A university degree and post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. international development, economics, politics, political economy, human rights, public administration, public policy, sociology, gender studies, peace & conflict studies, social work etc.) or equivalent
- Relevant experience (between 5-10 years technical experience including some international/overseas experience) related to MEL in the Global South, working with multilateral, bilateral or non-governmental development organisations.
- Relevant experience and skills in leading or playing a key role in the design and delivery of research, evaluations and MEL frameworks. Experience contributing high quality inputs to research, evaluation and MEL frameworks.
- Strong experience in quantitative and/or mixed method MEL techniques and approaches. Including design of quantitative elements of monitoring and evaluation (i.e. sampling, tool design, and statistical analysis techniques) and relevant software packages (i.e. STATA, SPSS, R).
- Demonstrated ability to consistently deliver quality with excellent written, verbal and presentational skills and an ability to communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences including to external audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including with clients.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
- A clear commitment to human rights, gender equality and social justice.
- A self-starter and strong team player.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Ability to travel internationally and right to work in the UK.
How to apply
If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please email your tailored CV with a cover letter by email to [email protected] close of business Friday 29th October. We will be reviewing on a rolling basis. Please use this email subject line: ‘Senior technical specialist/ technical specialist, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL)– Your Name’. This is a UK based role. You must have eligibility to work in the UK**.**
Social Development Direct’s organisational vision is a just and equal world founded on gender equality and social inclusion. Our mission is to provide excellence in social development to support policies, laws, social norms and institutions that advance social, economic and political justice for all. We are committed to creating a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace and welcome people from minority backgrounds to apply.
Interviews will be held in November 2021. Please let us know if you would require any assistance in order to attend the interview, which will be held virtually via Skype, Zoom or Teams.
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