Deputy Director, MERL - WISH 2 at International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)

The Role

• The Deputy Director, MERL strategically positions the programme to address gaps in the global evidence base and ensures that learning is integrated horizontally across countries and vertically within the public and private sectors. They advise the programme team, donor, third party monitor (TPM) consortium partner leads, IPPF colleagues, and key stakeholders in the SRH sector on learning and evidence aspects of the programme.
• The Deputy Director, MERL should have Significant experience in a senior monitoring, evidence and learning position, responsible for implementing M&E activities of international development projects, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health. Preferrable experience with FCDO programmes.
• They should have excellent technical knowledge related to data ecosystems, data analysis and generation of evidence for action in improved programming.
• The Deputy Director, MERL should have strong interpersonal skills, demonstrable leadership skills including significant experience managing large teams. They should have fluent English verbal and written communication skills with French and/or Arabic being an advantage.