OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
Senior Research Officer- Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, Adapting (MELA) EdTech Hub
Contract: Fixed-term 6 months with possibility to extend
Salary: £34,988-£41,574 per annum
Ref.: EdTech/03/20
Location: London
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ODI is an independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable and peaceful world in which every person thrives (odi.org). ODI has been at the forefront of producing evidence, convening debate and promoting ideas to address global challenges for 60 years. We have been thought leaders, critical friends and policy advisers to governments, heads of state and international agencies, and agenda setters for global processes and changemakers.
This is an opportunity to join the EdTech Hub, a flagship programme addressing the global learning crisis (edtechhub.org). The EdTech Hub are looking for a Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Adapting (MELA) specialist, joining us as an ODI Senior Research Officer. This role is critical to help us develop and operationalise a MELA process that enables adaptation and agility.
About the EdTech Hub
The EdTech Hub is a consortium-based project, currently funded by the UK government (DFID) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and with technical support from the World Bank. With a budget envelope of £20m plus spread across 8 years until 2027, the programme aims to establish a platform for research on innovation and application of technologies to close the gap in provision of education worldwide.
The EdTech Hub has adopted an experimental and adaptive approach to generating knowledge and evidence about EdTech solutions that meet the needs and demands of the most marginalised students and support their learning outcomes. The Hub is structured around three spheres: research, innovation/experimentation, and engagement. ODI serves as lead of the EdTech Hub consortium and hosts its Secretariat. The core partners in the consortium include University of Cambridge, Jigsaw, Brink, Open Development for Education, and Results for Development, along with Afrilabs, eLearning Africa and BRAC.
The EdTech Hub completed its Inception Phase in January 2020, during which it designed a MELA approach that supports the adaptive ambitions of the Hub. The Hub is now further developing the system and preparing to fully operationalise it.
About you
You will be responsible for the day-to-day monitoring and learning activities of the programme, managing data collection, analysis and the delivery of high quality and timely outputs to help ensure that the project maintains its strategic vision and that its activities result in the achievement of its intended outputs in a cost effective and timely manner.
In collaboration with each Hub’s sphere, you will be responsible for managing the collection and analysis of different types of data emerging from project activities and aligned with the EdTech Hub key indicators. You will also design and manage the MELA data sets and data repositories analysis. You will also contribute to design and facilitation of regular (six-monthly) sensemaking workshops tailored to the Hub’s needs for capturing learning and insights that can help the programme adapt and progress towards its intended outcomes. A key part of the role will be co-producing MELA case studies and learning products.
You will have:
· Experience in the design and implementation of monitoring and learning systems in development projects implemented by national/international organisations;
· Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports;
· Experience in producing research outputs in a short period of time and for different audiences.)
· A degree and post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline such as Business Administration, International Development, Evaluation or related field;
· Expertise in analysing data using simple statistical software/functions, and experience with qualitative data analysis;
· Good workshop facilitation, networking, and presentation skills
· Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure
· Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
· Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view
· Fluency in English
Closing date: Saturday, 29 August 2020
Interview date: Week Commencing Monday, 07 September 2020
For more information, download an application pack here. If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, phone +44 (0)20 7922 8234 / 0351 or email humanresources@odi.org.
How to apply:
For more information, download an application pack here. If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, phone +44 (0)20 7922 8234 / 0351 or email humanresources@odi.org.