Background

SoCha intends to submit a proposal for the USAID/Uganda Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) task order under the Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning & Strategic Information Activity (MEL-SI) IDIQ. The Mission aims to advance locally led programming through strengthening its MEL and adaptation approaches in compliance with the Mission Performance Management Plan guidance. The purpose of the task order is to provide technical support to the Mission and its implementing partners to advance the Country Development Cooperation Strategy objectives by strengthening evidence-based programming, including the following primary result areas: 

• Performance monitoring systems strengthening to improve performance management. 
• Improving evaluations, analytic studies, and assessments for better program performance management. 
• Providing utilization-focused learning, guiding, and adaptive management to include modifying, scaling up, and/or terminating programs. 

SoCha is seeking a full-time, qualified individual to fill the role of Director for Learning and Adaptative Management. The Director for Learning and Adaptative Management position will be full-time and based in Uganda. This role is for a proposal position and is contingent on award and funding. 

Scope of Work

The role will provide strategic leadership related to learning activities, monitoring performance management, and the transfer of relevant tools and methods to stakeholders. S/he will ensure the utilization of best practices for evidence-based adaptive management and organizational development to achieve program objectives. Responsibilities will include: 

• Support the design, organization, planning, and execution of various events, trainings, and workshops to promote learning and collaboration within the USAID Mission and implementing partners. 
• Provide adaptive management and organizational development expertise to USAID Mission and implementing partners for capacity development. 
• Manage the coordination, facilitation, and logistics for events including partner meetings, representational events, external portfolio reviews, evidence-sharing summits, and other events. 
• Assist in facilitating learning forums to share experience across activities and sectors. 
• Support collaboration and networking with Mission staff, IPs and development stakeholders, including coordination of communities of practice meetings. 
• Develop in English and finalize the scope of work and the report for each assigned adaptive management and/or learning event. 
• Other tasks as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• An advanced degree in international affairs, social science, or a related field. 
• At least six (6) years of experience in adaptive management, Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA), organizational development and/or capacity development activities. 
• At least two (2) years of experience successfully managing teams with a focus on producing high quality deliverables. 
• Previous experience implementing a USAID-funded program strongly preferred. 
• Experience with USAID’s program cycle, CLA approach, and/or knowledge management strongly preferred. 
• Experience planning and facilitating large events with multiple stakeholders strongly preferred.  
• Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills, including digital/remote communication, written, and in-person, and presentation skills. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.