Senior Manager - Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

• Senior Manager - Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

Contract type Permanent & Full-time

Location London, UK

Salary £ 48,999 - 49,000 per year

About the Organisation

Royal Academy of Engineering is a charity that harnesses the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone. In collaboration with our Fellows and partners, we're growing talent and developing skills for the future, driving innovation, building global partnerships, and influencing policy and engaging the public. Together, we're working to tackle the greatest challenges of our age.

With a diverse workforce and an inclusive and supportive culture, we look to attract candidates from wide and different backgrounds who have a passion for the role engineering plays in society. Our aim is to make the Academy the best place to work for the staff we have and those we seek to attract.

About the role

We are looking for a creative and thoughtful individual, keen to make an impact, to join a new Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) team at the Academy. The post-holder will be responsible for leading the development of robust MEL plans, framework, and tools, working closely and collaboratively with the Principal Consultant, Executive Director, and programme and product teams.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone to shape the development and lead the delivery of a new function at the Academy, and we're looking for someone with rich experience in MEL and a creative and curious approach to supporting teams better evaluate the impact of their work. You may have worked in research, development and innovation, entrepreneurship, policy, international development, or education, and you are looking for a dynamic role where you have a lot of freedom to bring your initiative to drive forward improvements.

Responsibilities

Leadership:

• Lead the development of robust MEL plans, frameworks, and tools to evaluate the Academy's impact and identify areas for improving activities.
• This will include devising systems and strategies for the collection, cleaning, and storage of strategy performance data across the organisation.
• To act as the MEL technical expert and develop impact measurement processes and standards in line with best practice in the sector to ensure that deliveryteams, working groups, and the leadership team have access to information to support timely decision-making.
• Develop resources and deliver training to build the capability and confidence of colleagues in monitoring and evaluation, quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, and evaluation methodologies.
• Display personal commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and proactively build consideration of EDI into your work.

Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with the IT, Grant Operations, and Governance functions to co-develop and maintain digital solutions for secure and streamlined data processing, analysis, and presentation.
• Work closely with the Analysis function to support the use of third-party data sources, excellent quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and, where appropriate, joint training offers to colleagues.
• To build and maintain an effective network of contacts with key external partners and stakeholders, and identify opportunities for collaboration with external bodies and data holders when appropriate.

Line Management Responsibilities:

• Line manage and provide development support for MEL staff. As the MEL team grows, it is expected that there will be a requirement for additional staff, and this role holder will be responsible for their management.

Other:

• Undertake any other duties reasonably required to support the Academy's MEL function and wider impact.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Substantial experience working in monitoring and evaluation and learning (MEL)
• Experience in the design and delivery of MEL frameworks to support organisations to understand impact and drive improvements
• Experience developing or working with outcomes frameworks and developing indicators & measurements
• Experience in supporting effective and impactful reporting practices

Knowledge:

• Understanding of technical aspects of evaluation methodologies and an ability to develop high-quality MEL plans and frameworks.
• Knowledge of good data management and reporting practices

Skills:

• Ability to design and implement innovative MEL approaches
• Ability to commission monitoring and evaluation projects from a wide variety of stakeholders
• Excellent skills in communicating evidence and analysis, verbally, visually, and in writing, clearly and concisely to nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong skills in influencing colleagues and supporting the continuous improvement of MEL practices

Personal Style and Behaviour:

• Creative and strategic thinker, with the capacity to deal with complex issues and ambiguity.
• A team player, able to adjust to changing priorities and respond to urgent commissions
• Diplomatic and flexible with a collaborative style.
• Attention to detail: thorough, succinct, and accurate in all aspects of work
• A clear ability to work on own initiative

Other Requirements:

• Personal commitment to the corporate values, vision, and objectives of the Academy
• Evidenced commitment to equality and diversity
• Experience of MEL for research, development, and innovation (RD&I), international development, entrepreneurship, and policy
• Experience in delivering or commissioning evaluations in RD&I, international development, and entrepreneurship
• Experience using MEL systems as a foundation for programme and product improvement
• An understanding of the role of engineering, research, and innovation in society.
• Knowledge and experience in survey design.
• Knowledge of grant programmes
• Knowledge of key data sets and sources for higher education and R&D.
• Knowledge of the government's role in supporting research and innovation
• Ability to lead organisational change projects
• Generous holiday allowance plus additional quarterly wellbeing days and Christmas office closure
• Non-contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
• Significant investment in your personal and professional development
• Annual pay review
• Health and wellbeing programmes

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the London office and remotely

The Academy is committed to making reasonable adjustments to remove barriers that hinder applicants from applying or staff from working effectively and comfortably.

With a diverse workforce and an inclusive and supportive culture, we look to attract candidates from wide and different backgrounds who have a passion for the role engineering plays in society. Our aim is to make the Academy the best place to work for the staff we have and those we seek to attract.

The Royal Academy of Engineering is proud to be an 'A' Rated Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence holder, as approved by the UK Immigration Authorities.

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