Named after the light-giving spell in Harry Potter, Lumos is an international children’s organisation founded by J.K. Rowling in 2005. We have a bold mission: to have a world without institutions and orphanages by 2050. Research shows the dramatic harm that institutional care causes to children and the proven benefits of the alternatives: community and family care. Lumos tackles the root causes of family separation – poverty, trafficking and discrimination – and transforms care systems around the world. We speak up on behalf of children trapped in institutions and reunite them with their families. And we change education, health and social care systems so every child can thrive.

Job Purpose:

This is a new role leading on the monitoring and evaluation of an exciting new project on trafficking, funded by USAID.
Responsible for : Data Analysis Manager (Evidence Unit, London) and LAC Research Coordinator (LAC team, Bogota), Program manager

Essential:
• Experiences in monitoring and evaluation in trafficking in human projects.
• A strong commitment to children’s rights and international development.
• Master’s degree in information management, social sciences, statistics or other relevant disciplines (or 2 years of additional experience needed in lieu of Master’s degree).
• At least 5 years of experience in managing and leading MEL plans through all stages from design through developing instruments, data collection and data analysis to effective reporting and dissemination of findings.
• Advanced research and evaluation study design skills, with the ability to adapt and apply rigorous scientific methods to fit diverse systems, contexts and populations.
• Ability to use appropriate theory and logic to underpin evaluation design.
• Experience of managing coordination of M&E activities across multiple organisations.
• Experience of data management and quality assurance.
• Attention to detail, and ability to critically appraise evidence for accuracy and validity.
• Strong knowledge and experience of a broad range of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Self-starter with strong initiative, excellent organisational skills and the ability to deliver projects on time and to a high standard.
• Excellent communication skills, with strong command of spoken and written French and English.
• Expertise in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of DevResults
• Skilful team manager especially, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to collaborate and influence colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Commitment to applying high standards in data protection and research ethics.

Skills:

• Able to represent Lumos credibly at the highest levels in relationships with external contacts, especially those representing overseas Government Ministries or other institutions.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work with a wide variety of contacts
• Highly organised, with an aptitude in planning effectively to meet deadlines, and an ability to work on multiple tasks at the same time
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative, and as part of a team working on a larger project
• Ability to be self-motivated, flexible and effective

Knowledge:

• Key people management processes including performance and competency assessment
• Demonstrable evidence of strong financial and commercial understanding of managing large contracts and budgets and the business acumen to monitor financial performance and achieve efficiencies
• Sound ICT skills
• Relevant professional qualifications

Experience:

• Experience of leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams to meet or exceed delivery targets and achieve client satisfaction,
• Extensive experience in operational management both on a strategic and day-to-day level.
• Experience of delivering complex long term programmes to high quality standards and within budget
• Relevant experience in a similar working environment

Desirable:
• Experience of conducting research fieldwork in Haiti or similar setting.
• Quantitative analysis skills
• Knowledge of economic appraisal, evaluation methods and financial analysis
• Experience of ethnographic and participatory research methods
• Knowledge or experience of international development, social work, child health, education, law or children’s rights
• Knowledge of orphanage trafficking
• Experience of working with international NGOs.
• Proficiency in the use of analysis software such as NVIVO, SPSS, STATA or R
• Experience of managing MEL plan of USAID funded projects
• Experience of managing web-based M&E system
• Experience of mobile-based data collection applications.

Objectives:
• Coordinate all M&E related activities for the project including liaison with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E officer) and other relevant staff from Lumos’ partner organisations on the ground.
• Support the development of a Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (M&E) Plan, including the design of logical framework, relevant data collection methods, evaluations and other studies, according to USAID’s guidelines.
• Set up the Standard Minimum quality for the program in Haiti in collaboration with MEAL focal point London and the staff in Haiti.
• Lead the implementation of M&E Plan, including operationalisation of relevant data collection methods, database management, and coordination and capacity-building of partner organisations to generate reliable and consistent data for the project.
• Ensure collection, validation, consolidation, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative research data, and identify new data needs to continuously improve overall data management capacity and efficiency of the project.
• To draft and prepare performance reports to the funder, and other reports related to M&E findings according to the Project Lead.
• Periodically update project progress onto USAID web-based M&E system.
• Provide support and liaison with relevant colleagues in the project and wider Lumos team.
• Help to nurture a culture of learning and continuous improvement through the implementation of M&E plan.
• Work closely with members of Evidence Unit, Lumos to ensure project information feeds into Lumos’ organisational level efforts to generate evidence on trafficking.
• Provide technical assistance to the team, including partners, subawardees and subgrantees for the interpretation, manipulation and efficient use of data in decision-making.
• Other tasks related to the research, as advised by line manager.

Scope:
• Lumos has a dynamic approach to its work and flexibility will be required to take advantage of new opportunities and meet changing priorities
• This role will require periodic travel.

Application shall include cover letter and resume

Lumos is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal records checks.