Strategic Learning Manager at Resolve to Save Lives

Position Purpose:  

• The Strategic Learning Manager plays a pivotal role in strengthening and scaling Resolve to Save Lives’ Leadership, Governance and Financing initiatives and telling the story of our work.
• They leverage action research and quality improvement to enhance our monitoring and evaluation practices, helping us and our partners to refine and amplify our efforts for greater impact.
• Their work includes facilitating collaborative learning, promoting continuous improvement within country teams. Furthermore, they help document and share actionable insights and lessons between country teams and international partners.
• Their work is essential to ensuring our strategies remain agile, evidence-based, and people-centered. 
• The Strategic Learning Manager reports to the Principal Advisor, Country Preparedness and Collaboration within the Leadership, Governance and Financing team and works collaboratively with the other members of the team. The typical salary range for this role in the US is $82,000 - $95,000.
• The exact offer will be determined by a variety of factors such as the candidate’s individual skills and experience relative to the requirements of the role. Outside the US, salaries are set according to national labor rates for the international NGO sector.

Core Duties and Responsibilities: 

Design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation and learning initiatives  

• Refine and enable effective use of the RTSL Country Architecture Results Framework - a monitoring tool for continuous learning with partner countries
• Develop and refine guidelines and tools on flexible tracking systems for national preparedness plans and timeliness metrics
• Conduct or support data collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting for LGF’s projects and programs
• Serve as the focal point for the management of the LGF internal M&E system  

Analysis, knowledge capture and strategic communications 

• Analyze quantitative and qualitive data and synthesize key findings and recommendations
• Generate clear, insightful and visually appealing data visualizations
• Develop and disseminate insights on leadership, governance, financing and capacity development (e.g., success stories, case studies, briefing notes, presentations, reports) to facilitate adoption by countries and technical partners
• Prepare materials for research committee reviews and publications
• Deliver strategic reports and recommendations to senior management and partners on the outcomes and learning of various monitoring evaluation and learning initiatives  

Capacity development and peer exchange between country teams  

• Facilitate the dynamic, consistent, and strategic exchange between RTSL’s embedded teams and other relevant partners via the Community of Practice
• Provide quality technical assistance and training to country teams on relevant monitoring and evaluation tools and approaches (e.g. NAPHS evaluation, incorporation of early action review
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and scale of learning initiatives

 Project management and coordination

• For assigned projects: develop project plans, goals, budgets, timelines, and milestones
• Align assigned projects with complementary RTSL initiatives across Prevent Epidemics to achieve team goals in a strategic, inclusive, and efficient manner

Required Qualifications:  

Education:  

• Master’s degree in a health, social sciences, management or relevant field 

Experience, skills and competencies: 

• Professional Experience: 5+ years of relevant professional experience in public health, global development, or related fields. Proven track record of effective collaboration with officials in low- or middle-income countries.
• Monitoring and Evaluation Expertise: Strong track record designing and implementing M&E systems and plans. Experience in data collection and evaluation methods.
• Qualitative Research Expertise: Familiarity with qualitative research e.g., designing surveys, conducting interviews and focus groups. Demonstrable experience in thematic analysis, grounded theory, or other qualitative analysis techniques. Ability to design and implement action research initiatives and foster continuous improvement in organizational contexts.
• Data Analysis Skills: Capabilities in data analysis, adept at converting raw data into actionable insights. Proficient in the use of analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Google Data Studio, PowerBI), capable of generating statistics, graphs, and tables for strategic decision-making.
• Quality Improvement: Experienced in applying quality improvement practices to enhance institutional performance.
• Communication and Project Management Skills: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong project management abilities, including organizing workflows, adhering to timelines, and focusing on critical details.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated empathy and cultural sensitivity, can engage effectively across diverse cultures. Open to and skilled at incorporating feedback from various perspectives.
• Adaptability: Resilient and adaptable, comfortable navigating complex or ambiguous projects. Committed to personal growth and learning in new areas.
• Technological Proficiency: Competent in using digital communication tools and software, (Microsoft Office suite) and project management platforms (e.g., Monday.com) 

Preferred (not required) qualifications:  

• Fluent in French, Arabic, Portuguese, or other languages
• Experience in Organizational Analysis and Change: Demonstrated experience in assessing and redesigning organizational structures or organizational change initiatives. Familiar with human-centered design approaches
• Training Design and Evaluation: Experience developing, facilitating, and evaluating training programs, particularly in public health, leadership, or management contexts
• Publication and Dissemination Skills: Experience publishing research findings in recognized academic journals, professional reports, or presenting at conferences
• Foundational Knowledge in leadership, program management, organizational development or health security
• Return on Investment (ROI) Analyses: Skills in conducting ROI analyses, particularly in public health or development sectors.