Raising Voices

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Learning Coordinator

Are you passionate about generating learning and knowledge for impactful violence prevention? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative work environment? This is your opportunity to join our team and make a difference.

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1. Role Overview

In collaborations with Co-Directors, the Learning Coordinator provides conceptual, strategic and inspiring leadership for the implementation of the organization-wide Learning Strategy that strives to generate evidence and practice-based learning and support the integration of these insights to inform key program and policy related decisions for effective VAW/VAC prevention. The Learning Coordinator will provide dynamic and feminist informed leadership to the learning team including management, coordination, budget supervision and cultivating productive relationships with various partners.

2. Duties and responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

  • In collaboration with the Co-Directors, determine and maintain strategic focus for all learning at Raising Voices, in line with the organizational strategy.
  • Lead or co-lead periodic strategic reviews and reflections at departmental or cross-departmental level; to further strengthen the organizational learning strategy and enhance synergy across VAW Learning, VAC Learning and organizational learning areas.
  •  Keep up to date with emerging developments, evidence, and discourse within the VAW/VAC Prevention field.
  • Identify and support decision-making around new strategic directions, initiatives, and research collaborations for rigorous VAW/VAC Prevention learning.
  • Promote the credibility and value of practice-based learning by proactively identifying new audiences for our work.
  • Embody Raising Voices values and be custodian of the organizational culture.

Technical Expertise:

  • Collaboratively design, coordinate and provide technical oversight for internal ‘Program Learning Initiatives’ and research efforts that systematically explore key questions emerging from practice.
  • Oversee the development and operationalization of Raising Voices’ organizational Learning & Assessment (L&A) frameworks, including Reflect and Act processes.
  • Provide guidance and technical support to staff and partners in collecting high quality data for program indicators and learning initiatives, ensuring alignment with L&A frameworks.
  • Guide the analysis and interpretation of data from monitoring, assessment, and learning initiatives, present findings in accessible formats and support the integration of insights.
  • Lead the synthesis and documentation of practice-based learning and research findings into creative briefs, popular reports, papers, and other publications with clear implications for practice.
  • Lead the preparation of annual and quarterly work plans, budgets, and reports, and support proposal writing related to learning.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to Raising Voices’ staff and partners in engaging with the full cycle of learning, promoting a culture of learning and ensuring alignment of learning activities with organizational feminist learning principles.
  • Review academic papers developed by research partners, integrating Raising Voices perspectives and values. Ensure research findings are shared internally and externally in accessible language, prioritizing knowledge integration and action.
  • Oversee the engagement of consultants by developing, reviewing, and approving the scope of work and deliverables.

Finance and Operational Management:

  • Lead the preparation of the work plan and budget for the Learning department and participate in the organizational budget making processes.
  • Guided by the authorization matrix, review and approve concept notes and payments, confirming alignment to work plan, approved budgets, and overall Raising Voices strategy.
  •  Manage budget and monitor donor spending and allocations for the department, ensuring alignment with reporting and end dates, while promoting efficient resource utilization and value for money in all expenditures.
  •  Adhere to all organizational policies, systems, and procedures.
  • Participate in or co-create staff meetings, staff development sessions, staff retreats, reviews, strategies, and processes.
  • Review and/or submit accountability reports in a timely manner.

External Relations:

  • Build and maintain mutually productive relationships with partners and other like-minded organizations.
  •  In collaboration with the Co- Directors, deepen and diversify partnerships with activist/women rights organizations, academic / research institutes, thought leaders, and others. Leverage these relationships to generate rigorous evidence of the impact of our work and address knowledge gaps existing in the prevention field.
  • In collaboration with the Co-Directors, cultivate effective donor relations.
  •  Represent Raising Voices in national, regional, and global forums and events and, delegate team members where appropriate, with appropriate guidance and mentorship. Initiate and coordinate abstract submissions where relevant.
  • Hold regular reflections with learning partners to enable strategic evolvement of partnership.
  • Work in a feminist, collaborative and accountable way with all members of Raising Voices.

Personal Growth, Team Supervision and Mentorship:

  • Provide support and supervision of the Learning team, ensuring capacity is strengthened through mentorship.
  • Set annual performance goals with your supervisor (Co-Director) with intentional growth in your area of work.
  • Take responsibility for personal and professional development and learning in agreed areas.
  •  Take lead on the performance management of the Learning team including support in goals setting and conducting appraisals and review.
  •  Continue to deepen a learning culture within Raising Voices and identify new areas of learning from the implementation of activities.

Other:

  • Any other related duties assigned.

3. Competencies

Essential Knowledge:

  • In depth knowledge and feminist analysis of violence against women and children.
  • Understanding of effective VAW/VAC Prevention approaches and the current state of the field. Knowledge of SASA! Together and/or Good School Toolkit is an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of various research and learning methods and research ethics
  •  Good understanding of monitoring and evaluation systems
  •  Good understanding of team coordination and financial management including oversight of large budgets.

Essential Qualities and Skills:

  • Strategic thinking and planning to grow learning in line with programs.
  • Skilled in analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and translating findings into clear, accessible language.
  • Proficient in planning, implementing and managing research related to violence prevention.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills effective for different audiences, including academics/researchers, activists, and practitioners.
  •  Commitment to, and experience in leading with feminist values to shape and sustain a diverse and inclusive organizational learning culture.
  • Ability to provide technical assistance, team-building, coaching and mentoring, adapting to needs and levels.
  •  Ability to develop dynamic and influential relationships with teams and partners.
  • Capacity in production and dissemination of publications.
  • Exhibit high levels of professionalism, attention to detail, critical thinking, and ability to make timely decisions.
  • Keen appreciation of quality and standards with ability to take responsibility for delivering results.

4. Others

Education:

  • Minimum – MA Degree in development, social work, gender, human rights fields, or any other related area.
  • PhD is an added advantage.

Essential Experience:

  • Over 8 years’ experience working with an NGO and substantive experience in violence prevention research or monitoring/evaluation and learning (MEL) roles; at least 5 of which should be in program leadership.
  • Strong track record of technical leadership, and proven ability to produce demonstrable results.
  • Proven track record of writing popular resources sharing research/practice based learning (ideally lead authorship). Having co-authored academic articles is an added advantage.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, as well as draw out action-oriented implications for program and policy directions.
  • Experience conducting or being part of VAW/VAC research projects.

Application process: Please review and submit application requirements, including a reflective cover letter that includes why you are interested in, and what you will bring to this role, via the application link by 5pm EAT, on 15th January, 2025.
Only complete, on-time applications from candidates that meet qualifications will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, not later than 30th January 2025.