Head of Research, Impact

3 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Eminent Workforce Full time

The incumbent will oversee evidence mapping processes, create data packages (write papers, reviews and present these findings in journals and conferences) targeting various external audiences and for internal use. The Head of RII will also be responsible for quality assurance of programme designs for efficiency, coherence, relevance and sustainability of all interventions.

**Key responsibilities**

Reporting to the Director, the Head of Research, Impact and Innovation will focus on the following:

- Generation and analysis of evidence and impact: Design, manage, and execute an overall strategy for evidence mapping, collection and analysis of empirical data, both quantitative and qualitative, from different parts of the organization and from different data sources to address knowledge gaps, build new evidence and inform innovation on language and literacy development in the ecosystem.
- Active learning culture through an effective knowledge management system: Develop and oversee an inclusive knowledge management system that allows the organization to plan, implement, collate, analyze and learn from its actions.
- Database Management: Design and oversee an accessible and visualized data catalogue with clarity on purpose of data sets, data sources, collection points, flows and actual utilization.
- Impact Measurement: Together with the Data Manager, create measurement frameworks that can be used for evaluating implementation and impact of our programmes, campaigns, services and activities.
- Programme Innovation: Leverage and analyze internal and external data and research findings to identify areas of opportunity and development in programming.
- Staff Development: Work with teams throughout the organization (head office and in provinces) to help define and embed creative methods and tools for programme measurement and improved effectiveness planning.
- M&E Tools: Oversee the development of clear programme and project output and outcome indicators for organizational strategy planning, monitoring and evaluation.
- Oversee development and revision of M&E tools and data collection procedures (e.g. logical framework, project performance tracking, indicators, data flow chart, manuals).
- Learning in the literacy ecosystem: Together with the RII team, analyze, synthesize, and produce key insights and reporting that can inform multiple audiences within and across the organization and to our wide network of stakeholders.
- Documentation of all interventions: Build a data-rich culture across teams; influence key leadership and staff understanding of the importance of evidence-based decision making and of integrating measurement and evaluation into their activities.
- Central accessible and active data repository: Support the Data Manager to develop relevant dashboard(s) and data visualizations for key users to better explore, analyze, and visualize their data to help understand, communicate, and improve outcomes.

**Prior experience and strong capacity with most of the following**:

- Demonstrated understanding of learning and knowledge management principles and capacity to deliver knowledge management and/or organizational learning activities.
- Capacity to lead and direct national and / or provincial research projects, applied research methods; able to engage critically with research design and findings.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing strategic initiatives.
- Programme monitoring and evaluation, research and data management.
- Research within the education sector, literacy would be added advantage.
- Participation in programme or project learning platforms and activities.
- Creative problem-solving and managed diverse teams towards outcomes.
- Excellent English writing and presentation skills for public facing communications.
- Independent and driven self-starter, able to work proactively and independently.
- Focused, efficient person, able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with strong time management skills.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Experience using Salesforce cloud-based platform for monitoring and evaluation strongly preferred.

**Requirements**:

- Masters or Postgraduate degree in Research, Development, Education, Behaviour change economics, or another related field. PhD will be advantageous.
- At least 8 years minimum work experience of which 5 years’ in Senior Management positions.

**Salary**: R889,640.81 per year

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