World Vision seeks a Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation (CLA) Lead for the proposed USAID/Food for Peace -funded Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) in Ethiopia (starting in 2021).

 Purpose of the position:

The CLA Lead will work closely with the Chief of Party / Food Security Technical Coordinator, and M&E Lead, to ensure coordination and learning within the consortium and across consortium implementation areas/Regions. This staff member will ensure the activity includes active, intentional and adaptive learning within and across interventions, and will play a critical role in incorporating refinement activities and learning into implementation. This includes but is not limited to other DFSA or PSNP-supporting NGOs, U.S. Government, host country government, international donors, multilateral organizations, and private sector investments. Additionally, the CLA Lead will improve peer-to-peer learning, knowledge sharing and application, activity-based capacity strengthening, and evidence and data utilization in support of adaptive management both within and beyond initial refinement. The CLA Lead will also be expected to ensure appropriate and continued coordination and joint-planning with other USAID and other donor activities (specifically the USAID food security and resilience portfolio), host-government initiatives, and private sector engagement. Given the significant number of humanitarian and development activities planned and ongoing in the targeted geographic area, USAID expects significant time and expertise to be dedicated to coordination of activities.

 Major Responsibilities:

·         An advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) plus a minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience or a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience; Two years of relevant experience can substitute for a master’s degree.

·         Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and knowledge sharing processes, in establishing and managing dynamic feedback systems to capture experiential learning and unintended consequences, and fostering collaboration across teams or organizations  

·         Demonstrated experience in food security, nutrition, and livelihoods sectors.

·         Knowledge management, organizational learning, and capacity strengthening.

·         Experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative field research, and experience working closely with universities and/or other research institutions.

·         Experience in designing, facilitating and evaluating learning activities, across different areas, forums and stakeholders;

·         Understanding and experience in developing and leading stakeholder engagement activities, knowledge management programs, and communities of practice;

·         Experience in effectively communicating research and evaluation findings to stakeholders and facilitating the use of the learning products for improving policy and practices; 

·         Knowledge of and familiarity with international assistance program preferably USAID Office or Food for Peace (FFP) policies. 

·         Experience working/living in countries in Africa. Familiarity with the Ethiopia context.

·         Ability to work cross-culturally with diverse teams.

·         Strong presentation and report writing skills.

·         Ability to achieve results through partners.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

·         Strong management and interpersonal skills.

·         The candidate must be professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English.

·         Mentoring and facilitation skills.

·         Ability to network and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.

·         Experience working overseas in low-resource environments. 

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

·         Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, and results synthesis, evaluation and presentation of data analysis for various audiences (policy makers, program managers, field staff, and/or government and community stakeholders).

·         Professional experience in development, organizational learning, and/or knowledge management.

·         Experience working with sub grantees and contracts under grants for complex projects.

Working Environment / Conditions:

Complete Travel and/or Work Environment statements if applicable.

Office-based with mandatory and frequent travels to implementation sites and regional, global meetings as required.