Director of Research, Evaluation & Learning

Action Appointments Development Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Remote; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A national NGO partnership is seeking a Head of Research, Reflection & Evaluating to establish a new department focused on improving early childhood development. The role includes leading knowledge creation, managing research and evaluation programs, and guiding strategic learning across the network. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree with significant experience in complex contexts and a commitment to social impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in complex organizational contexts.
• At least 4 years in a senior role leading functions and managing teams.
• Experience in social impact initiatives is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and sharing of knowledge across the network.
• Develop and manage research and evaluation agendas.
• Build and oversee research-practice partnerships.

Skills

Leading sophisticated research and evaluations

People- and user-centred research approaches

Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks

Strong problem-solving abilities

Systems thinking

Capacity to cope with stress

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

PhD preferred

Job description

A national NGO partnership is seeking a Head of Research, Reflection & Evaluating to establish a new department focused on improving early childhood development. The role includes leading knowledge creation, managing research and evaluation programs, and guiding strategic learning across the network. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree with significant experience in complex contexts and a commitment to social impact.