Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 27 Mar 2017
Job Description
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organisation committed to ending child hunger. Recognised as a leader in the fight against malnutrition, Action Against Hunger works to save the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with sustainable access to safe water and long-term solutions to hunger. With over 30 years of expertise in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster and chronic food insecurity, Action Against Hunger runs life-saving programmes in over 47 countries helping some 13.6 million people each year.
About us
We believe that all people deserve to have their needs met and dignity protected when disasters strike. We also believe that the humanitarian sector suffers from some chronic issues that affect our ability to learn, adapt, iterate and change efficiently and effectively. Better quality and more accountable humanitarian programming requires better, easy-to-use evidence that is accessible to all key stakeholders to inform their decision-making. At Action Against Hunger UK, we have designed monitoring, evaluation and knowledge and information management (KIM) systems to maximise uptake and impact of evidence to enable learning to happen. Ultimately, we will know we have succeeded if these systems contribute to better outcomes for affected people, if evidence moves to action. That’s what makes us tick. We provide Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning services with a strong Knowledge and Information Management focus to efficiently capture and share learning from humanitarian and nutrition programmes by providing clear definitions of processes, supporting these with the appropriate technology and ensuring that all persons are actively involved. Currently, we provide these services within the Action Against Hunger Network, as well as externally to the Start Network, the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and a number of international humanitarian agencies.
About the role
We are recruiting for the Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Services. The Head of MEL Services is a new and exciting role within the Operations Department at Action Against Hunger UK. We are looking for someone to drive the delivery of our MEL services through The Bubble, a self-managing pool of MEL and information management specialists. The post holder will provide dedicated expertise to maximize the uptake and impact of evidence for accountability and learning. They will oversee and contribute to the effective delivery of our multiple MEL contracts, both within the Action Against Hunger Network and externally. They will lead a team of passionate practitioners to ensure fit-for-purpose and co-created simple and innovative systems. Working within the Operations Department the role will ensure the technical quality of our work, play a key role in managing our team of Information Management specialists, and help us grow and develop our capacity to support the humanitarian sector in turning evidence into action.
We are always looking to recruit passionate and dedicated individuals who are keen to join our team and contribute to the fight against child hunger. For more detailed information on the role, please download the attached PDF Job description.
The post will be based in Action Against Hunger-UK’s London office, only candidates with the right to work in the UK may apply.
Closing date for applications: 5pm on 27th March 2017.
Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive we are only able to contact shortlisted applicants. Thank you for your understanding.
How to apply:
To apply, please visit our website http://www.acfin-hr.net/jobs/positions.php?hq=18&id=1463&lang=EN