Research and Evaluation Specialist (Save the Children)

The Research and Evaluation Specialist is responsible to design and conduct researches and evaluations to inform program design and planning and decision making, to facilitate capturing lessons learned in the implementation of different program activities and ensure lessons learned to be integrated in program development, to contribute to the country office business development.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Key Area 1: Research

Lead, manage and monitor both short and long-term researches and evaluations to ensure they are delivered on time, to budget and to a high standard.
Identify new topics, areas of intervention, targeted and impacted groups through literature review
Quality assurance for all research activities, including deliverables in collaboration with external partners/consultants.
Conduct planning and budgeting for research studies.
Design research studies, including the sampling, recruitment, data collection and data analysis methods.
Commission research studies, including reviewing and finalising Terms of References for research and evaluation, inception report and research and evaluation reports.
Develop data collection tools, such as surveys and interview or focus group discussion questionnaires.
Develop participant recruitment and data collection implementation guidance for project teams to undertake.
Conduct quantitative data analysis, including statistical analysis and modelling.
Conduct qualitative data analysis.
Lead study submissions to the Ethics Review Committee, ensuring ethical, inclusive, gender sensitive research practices and child-safeguarding and protection are at the forefront of all activities throughout the study cycle.
Produce research reports and learning products such as fact sheets, policy briefs, policy position papers, publications, etc. and, work with the Communications Team to identify attractive and child-friendly ways of packaging such products.
Participate in Region-led studies or research and development in many countries if required

Key Area 2: Evaluation

Design, conduct and commission complex program evaluations, including process/implementation evaluations, experimental and quasi-experimental outcome evaluations, and cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness evaluations to inform Save the Children on the impact and efficiency of our programming.
Design, conduct and commission evaluations of Save the Children’s policy, advocacy, and campaigning work to demonstrate impact and lessons learnt.
Lead project teams to develop data collection tools such as surveys and interview or focus group discussion questionnaires.
Develop sampling, participant recruitment and data collection implementation guidance for project teams to undertake.
Conduct quantitative data and qualitative data analysis.
Adapt standardized monitoring and evaluation procedures for country office to roll out
Ensure evaluation activities are undertaken as planned and with the use of Quality Benchmarks and Evaluation standards.
Produce evaluation reports and learning products such as fact sheets, policy briefs, policy position papers, publications, etc. and, work with the Communications Team to identify attractive and child-friendly ways of packaging such products.

Other tasks required

Support country SPQI team in relevant REALM tasks as required

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

Holds self-accountable for managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling SC values
Holds staff and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities with strong support for using their knowledge and creativity to deliver according to communities/beneficiaries’ needs, and also providing the necessary guidance/help improve performance, including appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

Set ambitious goals for self; be creative and proactive for professional development;
Widely share a personal vision for SC Vietnam programs in line with SCI vision; engage and motivate others;
Be future orientated and think strategically

Collaboration:

Build and maintain effective relationships with team, colleagues and external partners and supporters
Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

Develop new and innovative ideas, especially solutions to problems/challenges
Be willing to take disciplined risks for children’s, youth’s and women’s wellbeing

Integrity:

Be honest and encourage openness and transparency in all professional matters

QUALIFICATIONS

Master degree or equivalent in M&E, Statistics, Social Studies, International Development or related field

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Essential:

Minimum 5 years of experience working in project/program MEAL in development organizations (experience in accountability and learning can be less than 3 years). Experiences includes but not limits to logical frameworks, result statements and indicators, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, using common data analysis packages (example quantitative packages: STATA, SPSS, E-view, R, Python; example qualitative packages: MAXQDA, NVIVO, qualitative data package; Kobo toolbox and Comm-Care).
Proven experience in database management, using common packages (examples include Access, Excel).
Good skills in communicating in English and Vietnamese.
Experience in developing, leading/coordinating research, evaluation and assessments
Willing to travel.
Ability to provide technical support/inputs in developing and implementing a sound REALM system for children.
Proven experience in report writing, including the creation of dashboards
Proved experience of verbal presentation of data relating to project work
Experience in training interventions and beneficiary follow-up is an advantage
Quick learner with the abilities to think strategically and creatively
Commitment to humanitarian principles/accountability frameworks, especially for work with vulnerable populations.
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
Good interpersonal skills.
Commitment to and understanding of SCI aims, values, and principles including rights-based approaches and program requirements.
and understanding of SCI aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches.

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

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 realize children’s rights and 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 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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document and use format. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at:

Job Description - Hanoi - Research & Evaluation Specialist - National Only (2300013B) (taleo.net)

Location: VietBank Building, 70-72 Ba Trieu, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi Closing Date: 13 March 2023

If you have any issues with applying via our system, please send an email explaining your troubles to vietnam.applicationhelpdesk@savethechildren.org

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 by our global anti-harassment policy.