Learning & Impact Officer at Amref Kenya

JOB PURPOSE

The position holder is responsible leading the activities of the Amref Ethics and Scientific Committee Secretariat, support implementation of the programme learning agenda to generate evidence to inform the scale-up of effective models and /best practices, strengthen the project performance and inform country policies. The role entails the provision of technical assistance to staff in the implementation and tracking of learning activities as well as the development, dissemination and adoption of knowledge products from learning activities undertaken. Additionally, the role involves support in strengthening knowledge management through the use of the Amref knowledge hub.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead Amref Ethics and Scientific Committee Secretariat (80%)

•  Lead in the management of applications, including all submissions, reviews and approvals submitted to Amref Health Africa in Kenya Ethics and Scientific Review Committee (ESRC)
•  Organize and execute monthly ESRC meetings in consultation with the ESRC Secretary and Chairperson
•  Coordinate planning the monitoring and tracking of Amref ESRC approved studies
•  Lead the development of ESRC guidelines and Standard Operating procedures to address emerging ethical issues
•  Lead the documentation of ESRC work through monthly activities, a quarterly newsletter and reports to NACOSTI and NACC
•  Lead development and dissemination of knowledge products using data generated from the ESRC

Knowledge generation and documentation (10%)

•  Support programmes in development of a learning agenda through a consultative process with project teams, implementing partners, and the country and research unit at Amref to identify and formulate learning questions
•  Support tracking performance of programmes in implementation of the learning agenda by collation of learning questions into a tracking system with interactive dashboards that show milestones in the implementation of the learning agenda over time
•  Support programmes in the development of learning activities including but not limited to documentation of best practices at country level, documentation of models and lessons learnt, undertaking research (operations research, implementation science studies and impact evaluations) and secondary analysis of programmatic data to generate knowledge products
•  Support programmes in the conceptualization and development of operations research and evaluation protocols as per project needs
•  Support programmes in the process of obtaining necessary approvals including IRB approvals, NACOSTI approvals and county level approvals required to implement studies

Knowledge sharing and management (10%)

•  Support programmes in reporting of learning activities undertaken
•  Support programmes in the development of learning products and dissemination
•  Support programmes in collating learning products into the Amref Knowledge Management Hub on a monthly basis
•  Support programmes in planning, execution of internal learning and cross learning activities

REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience

•  Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Development Economics, Epidemiology, Social Sciences, or related studies from a recognized institution.
•  Experience working in an Ethics and Scientific review Committee in Kenya
•  Excellent understanding of ethical guidelines for research in Kenya as per NACOSTI guidelines
•  Excellent skills in quality improvement
•  At least three (3) years of relevant NGO experience in research, knowledge management, monitoring, evaluation and learning or related field.
•  Strong research skills in the conceptualization of studies, designing studies, protocol development, data collection and management, analysis and report writing.
•  Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills.
•  Expertise and experience in scientific writing including development and publication of manuscripts and abstracts among others.
•  Knowledge of the documentation of best practices including process papers, opinion papers, blog articles, learning briefs and policy briefs.
•  Experience in the development and management of knowledge sharing platforms/technologies and Software.
•  Ability to provide technical assistance through capacity building sessions on research and knowledge management
•  Ability and experience in leading planning and execution of Cross learning and peer learning activities

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

•  Data visualization and analytics
•  Qualitative data analysis
•  Excellent scientific writing skills
•  Excellent report writing skills
•  Excellent planning and coordination skills, multi-tasking a number of projects simultaneously and troubleshooting calmly and concisely
•  Excellent interpersonal skills
•  Strong command of virtual platforms, such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams.
•  Ability to work with multi-cultural teams.
•  Strong facilitation skills.
•  Strong team player and able to work under minimal supervision

Work Environment

•  About 90% of staff time will be spent in the office/or working from home, while 10% will be spent in the field.

Hours of Work

•  As per HR policy - official working hours from 8.00am to 5.0pm, Monday to Thursday with an hour lunch break and 8.00am to 2pm on Friday