Head of Rapid Learning & Adaptive Impact

Action Appointments Development Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

An influential NGO network in South Africa is seeking a Senior Learning and Experiments Manager to enhance early education quality. This role focuses on leading adaptive evaluations and fostering a culture of continuous learning. The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree and significant experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, along with strong analytical skills. This position offers a chance to drive innovative approaches in a field dedicated to social impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum master’s degree or equivalent in Monitoring & Evaluation or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in MERL and adaptive management.
• Excellent English writing skills for data synthesis.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead rapid experiments and developmental evaluations.
• Strengthen monitoring frameworks and performance measurement.
• Support systems thinking and strategic coherence.

Skills

Developmental evaluation

Adaptive management

Strong analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis and visualization

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

An influential NGO network in South Africa is seeking a Senior Learning and Experiments Manager to enhance early education quality. This role focuses on leading adaptive evaluations and fostering a culture of continuous learning. The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree and significant experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, along with strong analytical skills. This position offers a chance to drive innovative approaches in a field dedicated to social impact.