Advisor, Right-Fit Evidence Unit

Required

• A Bachelors degree in economics, statistics, public policy, international development, social science, or related fields.
  

• 2-5 years of relevant work experience, which includes, for example, work in MEL, data analysis and management, consulting and project management, and research and development
  

• Superior analytical, quantitative, and conceptual thinking skills
  

• Entrepreneurial self-starter mindset, highly adaptable, and versatile, with strong multi-tasking skills
  

• Ability to travel up to 20% of your time
  

• English language fluency
  

Preferred

• A Master's degree in any of the disciplines noted above
  

• Prior experience in consultancy or provision of similar professional services
  

• Expertise in international development and/or humanitarian work
  

Strengthening MEL Capabilities:

• Collaborate with partners and project teams to develop and refine Theories of Change (ToCs) and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks
  

• Provide hands-on technical guidance, coaching, and training on MEL design, data collection, survey development, analysis, and the use of evidence for decision-making
  

• Prepare and present high-quality analytical and advisory deliverables that communicate findings and recommendations clearly and effectively
  

• Conduct quality reviews of deliverables and contribute to project management tasks such as documentation, note-taking, and work plan tracking
  

• Design and adapt workshop content and materials to meet partner needs
  

• Plan and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and collaborative learning events
  

• Coordinate logistical aspects of project activities and workshops
  

Provide Strategic Advisory and Learning Support:

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to foundations, NGOs, governments, and businesses, helping them unpack complex programmatic and strategic questions and identify actionable insights
  

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build strong, trust-based relationships with partners and internal teams to ensure alignment, learning, and shared success across engagements
  

• Maintain close, collaborative relationships with key external stakeholders, including direct engagement with staff from partner organizations
  

• Work effectively across IPA teams, country offices, policy, and research, to promote coordination and shared learning
  

• Contribute to knowledge exchange within RFE and across IPA by sharing insights, lessons, and good practices that strengthen the organization’s collective expertise
  

Business Development:

• Contribute to the development of new RFE engagements by participating in scoping meetings, designing methodologies, and crafting concept notes or proposal documents.
  

• Contribute to IPA impact potential through proactive reflection on lessons learned to suggest systematic improvements in current and future engagements