Position Summary
The Senior Learning Advisor (SLA) will work closely with the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to foster collaborative relationships with the BHA and its implementing partners (IPs) and serve as the primary convener for dialogue and learning, including both programmatic and organizational learning. The SLA will provide technical guidance to team members, review all deliverables for quality control, identify areas for learning, facilitate IP workshops and learning events, develop lessons learned reports, and serve as the primary focal point for training enumerators. Reporting to the DCOP, the SLA will oversee the Data & Knowledge Manager (DKM). This is a full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to Somalia. The selected candidate will have an analysis and writing test administered.
Responsibilities
Lead the technical delivery of Task 3 (Learning Support Services), including the design and delivery of SMLP-2 Learning Agenda and Learning Questions plan, learning events, and workshops for BHA and IPs and drafting of the annual Lessons Learned Report.
Solicit BHA and IPs input on themes, locations, and formats for learning events.
Ensure efficient processes for identifying and implementing learning themes from activities, including convening regular internal 'Pause and Reflect' sessions and developing staff monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) capacity.
Design and maintain the Learning Module on the Virtual Reporting Platform (VRP) for identifying and tracking lessons from SMLP-2 data and reports.
Track IP and BHA feedback on Site Visit Reports and moderate discussions between SMLP-2, BHA, and IPs on the VRP.
Ensure data is packaged for learning events and workshops and lessons are shared to the team and stakeholders.
Participate in the broader humanitarian and development communities of practice in Somalia.
Ensure all SMLP-2 MEL activities effectively target gender and other socially excluded groups.
Support the development of the Annual and Quarterly Monitoring Plans and Schedules to inform program management and strategic direction.
Support the design of ad hoc assessments, surveys, and special studies.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree is highly desirable.
Minimum five years of experience implementing field-based MEAL projects is required. Experience specifically on USAID-funded projects is highly desirable.
Minimum five years of experience conducting analysis to design and disseminate learning activities, quality control of learning products, facilitation of learning events, fostering stakeholder collaboration, designing knowledge management practices, leading adaptive management and evidence-based decision making, and training is required.
Minimum five years of supervisory experience is required.
Experience synthesizing accessible learning products, using primary and secondary data sources.
Familiarity with USAID's collaborating, learning and adaptive (CLA) management frameworks.
Familiarity with the operations of BHA programs and knowledge of IP activities in Somalia is highly desirable.
Strong facilitation skills with a range of participatory facilitative techniques to engage adult learners.
Strong oral and written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and team management skills.
Proficiency in descriptive data analysis for qualitative and quantitative data.
Advanced proficiency in English required. Somali language capabilities preferred.
