Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Global Drowning Prevention team. We are looking for a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager to help ensure that our water safety work across the UK, Ireland and internationally delivers measurable results towards our lifesaving aims., As a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of results frameworks, theories of change and measurement plans across the Global Drowning Prevention portfolio spanning water safety work across the UK, Ireland and internationally.
• Develop and continuously improve monitoring, evaluation and learning systems that provide timely, accurate and actionable performance information.
• Build organisational capability in MEL through coaching, mentoring and support to colleagues and partners across multiple countries and regions.
• Develop performance dashboards, reporting tools and strategic insights that inform decision-making and demonstrate impact.
• Lead organisational learning, evaluations and impact assessments, ensuring evidence is used to strengthen programme effectiveness and accountability.
  
  You'll be someone who can combine strategic thinking with strong analytical capability to understand whether programmes are achieving meaningful change. You enjoy working with senior leaders to improve accountability and performance and are confident challenging assumptions through evidence-based recommendations. You build constructive relationships across cultures and disciplines whilst maintaining a strong focus on quality, impact and continuous learning., Significant experience designing and implementing monitoring, evaluation and learning systems within international development, public health or social impact programmes.
• Experience establishing and managing results frameworks, theories of change and performance measurement systems.
• Experience developing organisational and programme-level KPI frameworks and strategic performance reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to influence programme design and organisational decision-making through evidence and insight.
• A degree, or equivalent professional experience, in International Development, Public Health, Social Research, Statistics, Evaluation, Global Health or a related discipline.
Other organisations may call this role Monitoring and Evaluation Lead, Impact and Learning Manager, Results and Insight Manager or Evaluation Manager. So, as a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager, you might have a strong eye for evidence, performance improvement and governance. You will be skilled at turning data into insight, influencing decision-making and building a culture of learning and accountability. If you want to help demonstrate what works in drowning prevention and strengthen the evidence that underpins lifesaving programmes around the world, this could be the role for you. The role will require occasional travel within the UK, Ireland and internationally (approximately 6-8 weeks per year).

In line with our values and our commitment to supporting the development and progression of our people, this opportunity is currently only available to RNLI staff and volunteers. If we are unable to make an appointment through this process, we will consider opening the role to external applicants. #LI-DNI, Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue., Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.


• Salary Grade G
• Flexible working
• 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance