Director of Evidence and Learning

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September 21

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Girls For Girls Africa Mental Health Foundation

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Healthcare Insurance • Social Impact • Non-profit

Girls For Girls Africa Mental Health Foundation is an organization focused on improving mental health across Africa. Their work involves a global community of mental health innovators including researchers, practitioners, policy-makers, and advocates. Their mission includes promoting mental health, supporting mental health integration into general healthcare, and providing innovative resources and ideas to improve mental health services. They focus on addressing mental, neurological, and substance use disorders and provide platforms for sharing knowledge and innovations in mental health services across different parts of the world.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2018

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

🌍 Social Impact

🤝 Non-profit

📋 Description

• Design and implement a harmonized MEL framework aligned to Tiko’s strategy, Theory of Change, and donor requirements • Develop and lead cost-effectiveness methodologies for integrated services addressing the Triple Threat • Create innovative approaches to impact and outcome measurement and ensure robust evidence generation • Standardize and adapt user feedback systems to inform programme design and improvement • Build high-level collaborations with governments to strengthen data use for decision-making • Support Ministries of Health in improving data quality systems and comparing Tiko’s evidence with national data • Drive a research agenda covering impact evaluations, implementation research, learning studies, and client feedback • Lead peer reviews, IRB submissions, ethics processes, and oversee publication of research outputs • Represent Tiko in convenings, donor discussions, and partnerships as a thought leader on evidence generation • Embed evidence, cost-effectiveness, and learning into proposals, reports, and strategic partnerships • Lead, mentor, and support a globally distributed team of Research Leads and contractors, including budget oversight

🎯 Requirements

• PhD in Public Health, Statistics, Data Science, Medical Sociology or a related field • At least 8 years of senior-level MEL, research, and data systems experience in Sub-Saharan Africa • Proven experience in ASRH measurement (FP, HIV, SGBV) • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience working with governments, particularly Ministries of Health, on joint monitoring and data use • Strong continental experience with demonstrated ability to work effectively in multicultural environments • Expertise in cost-effectiveness analysis, ROI methodologies, and digital data systems • Strong record of publishing peer-reviewed research and learning outputs • Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences • Advanced skills in both qualitative and quantitative research and statistical analysis • Applicants should be based in Nairobi (Kenya), Kampala (Uganda), Abuja (Nigeria), Johannesburg (South Africa), or Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and allowances based on location • Flexible work arrangements, including remote or hybrid options where applicable • A personal development budget of €500 to support professional growth, including training, certifications, and career advancement opportunities • Unlimited holidays (as long as you coordinate with your team) • The chance to shape a growing and impactful product and influence organisational practices • A vision of trust and autonomy in how you do your job