Manager, Ethics & Evidence Generationin

The Opportunity

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Manager, Ethics & Evidence Generation London or any existing Save the Children International office location.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Ethics and Evidence Generation Manager facilitates implementation of the Ethics and Evidence Generation policy and procedures across Save the Children International, ensuring that all data collected for research, evaluation, or other evidence generation purposes adhere to agreed standards for protection of humans in research. Additionally, the Manager liaises with other cross-cutting functions such as Child Safeguarding, Legal and Data Protection, Business and Technology Solutions, and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion to facilitate engagement and synergy to meet the strategic imperatives of Save the Children.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

Demonstrated experience of engaging with and addressing issues of ethics in evidence generation, preferably through participation in or management of ethical review boards/ committees or through a track record of successfully submitting research protocols for ethical review
Familiarity with a range of donor, academic and/ or national ethical review requirements and procedures
Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to closely analyze data and evidence, to draw out implications of different interventions and make recommendations for improvement to key processes, whilst identifying and mitigating any associated risk.
A critical thinker with the willingness to challenge the status quo when required, using influence to drive required changes to Save the Children’s culture and practices
Outstanding communication skills (written & oral English) including the ability to communicate and present both at a technical and non-technical level
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate/mediate to facilitate the resolution of conflicting ethics and evidence requirements and to broker agreement on collective approaches to ethics in evidence generation in a large, federated organisation
Cultural awareness and experience of delivering solutions internationally
Intellectual curiosity and the ability to question thought partners across functional areas
Experience developing and conducting training programs for field staff including curriculum design, presentation and teaching skills, and training-of-trainers methods
Experience in facilitating productive workshops, preferably in multi-cultural contexts
Substantial experience of research or MEAL in international development or humanitarian response
Experience designing, conducting and analysing surveys and research or evaluation studies using a variety of methods, including calculating sample sizes and selecting a sampling methodology
Experience writing and disseminating reports and fact sheets/case studies.
Ability to work under tight deadlines, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and work effectively both independently and as part of multicultural teams
Ability to manage and prioritise unpredictable workload, including the ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies
Willingness to travel internationally

Desired

French, Spanish or Arabic
Data analytic and data visualization skills

We can offer circa £43,000 per annum (If based in UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National T&C (including pay) will apply.

This role can be based in London or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location. Where we Work -Where We Work | Save the Children International

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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