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Learning and Evidence Specialist

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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location England (London & Greater) - UK
Town/City Kenya, Ghana, Denmark or UK
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 28/02/2013
Company Name CARE
Contact Name HR
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Description

The Adaptation Learning Programme (ALP) for Africa, implemented by CARE International, develops, implements and disseminates models for community-based adaptation (CBA) to climate change in Ghana, Niger, Mozambique, and Kenya in partnership with local civil society and government institutions.

We are seeking a Learning and Evidence Specialist (LES) to:

1. Lead design of research, synthesise and document evidence and learning from adaptation experiences and impacts in the four ALP countries and beyond. 
2. Coordinate learning events on CBA including a side event at UNFCCC COP 19 and an all-Africa CBA learning event in 2014, in collaboration with partner organisations. 
3. Facilitate targeted communications and dissemination of evidence and learning to influence policies, practice and programmes across the ALP countries, African regions and globally.

Skills and qualifications

• Advanced University degree, in a relevant discipline such as international/rural development or social science.

• At least eight years of relevant working experience, including a minimum of five years related to learning, research, advocacy or development practice. NGO experience is an advantage.

• Strong experience and knowledge of approaches to learning, including operational and action research, participatory analysis, social learning, evidence-based learning and evaluation.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and producing publications for policy and practice, communicating information and advocacy with a wide range of different audiences.

• Experience of working with local and international partners and relationship-building.

• Knowledge of climate change adaptation/sustainable development programming in Africa and familiarity with current concepts and debates plus rights based, gender & diversity approaches.

• Excellent writing, analysis, people and communication skills.

• Fluency in English, working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese preferred.

• Experience of media liaison and media tools e.g. photography, video etc. desirable.

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We offer: An attractive position which can be based in Kenya, Ghana, Denmark or UK (depending on candidate background) with occasional travel, for a fixed term up to 31st December 2014. Women are especially encouraged to apply.

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Deadline for applications including CV is 28th February 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

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