Director - Results Measurement at Habitat for Humanity International

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Development of the measurement frame 35 % of the time

• Provide leadership to and engage with stakeholders and subject matter experts coordinating overall organizational efforts to determine the appropriate indicators to measure as part of the results measurement framework.
• Lead efforts to develop and maintain the indicator library for use across the programmes and projects in HFHI
• Lead the efforts in the development of tools and resources to guide the measurement of results across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with DART and IT to oversee the data pipeline and ensure that data management and processing including visualization are completed in accordance with industry standards.

Develop and roll out the platform for data acquisition and reporting on the results framework45 % of the time 

• Lead the efforts to articulate the needs of the business for result management platform in collaboration with the MEAL team and the advisory group.
• Develop with the IT and the vendor the project plans including timeline and resource allocation. Oversee the project’s progress and ensure that business contributions are made on time as per the project roadmap and timeline. Manage project resources responsibly and establish accountability mechanisms that enable visibility and transparency in project management.
• Prepare the advisory group for testing the platform and organize their feedback and share it with the vendor promptly.
• Work closely with the IT counterpart to find creative solutions to issues and challenges that may be identified/faced during project implementation.
• Prepare regular updates for the steering committee, keep track of issues such as progress, backlog, budget, risks and engage in time for problem solving and project adjustments.
• Lead organizational efforts to scaling the use of the platform across HFHI

Develop a learning system for scaling up of the result measurement 20 %

• Lead efforts in developing learning assets and establish a learning system that will be used to educate the network on the results measurement frame, its indicators, tools, and guidance.
• Develop in collaboration with IT and AOs a learning system that will enable the network to make effective use of the platform for results measurement.
• Engage externally with other partner organizations to remain abreast of developments in the space of data science and use of technology in MEAL business processes and specifically on best practices related to impact reporting.

Develop a learning system for scaling up of the result measurement 20 %

• Lead efforts in developing learning assets and establish a learning system that will be used to educate the network on the results measurement frame, its indicators, tools, and guidance.
• Develop in collaboration with IT and AOs a learning system that will enable the network to make effective use of the platform for results measurement.
• Engage externally with other partner organizations to remain abreast of developments in the space of data science and use of technology in MEAL business processes and specifically on best practices related to impact reporting.

DEADLINE: Submissions will be reviewing as received. Closing date for applications is October 20th.

POSITION REQUIRMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in social sciences, development studies, data science, monitoring and evaluation
• 10 + years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning with at least 3 years of experience in shaping measurement tools and reporting platforms.
• Excellent project management skills and an ability to work efficiently and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to earn trust and provide excellent service to different levels and functions within the organization, including facilitation and influencing skills to drive change.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Active support of HFHI values and commitments:
• Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves.
• Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular.
• Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission.

PREFERRED:

• Masters degree in Social Sciences, Data Science, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
• Prior knowledge and experience with measurement of impact and development of tools and platforms to facilitate such processes.
• Experience with statistical packages and qualitative data analysis software
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multi-cultural network
• Experience working in a federated network