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  • Accounts Payable Administrator at Rand Refinery

    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Confirming new vendor documentation and amendments with independent authorities.
    Collate supplier invoice to statement, capture invoice to a Rand Refinery Order to create a month end payment.
    Perform creditor reconciliation to statement and email remittance.
    Understand the process of a 2 – way and 3 -way match on SAP.
    Manage and prepare local and foreign payment with SAP process.
    Prepare and process ABSA online payments accordingly and clear foreign payments against the bank.
    Prepare FNB online payments.
    Resolve all supplier queries within a period of 30 working days.
    Perform general ledger recons, provision, accruals, and summaries of specified GL accounts within month end timeline.
    Prepare and assist internal and external Auditors with required documentation.
    Adherence to the Accounts Payable policies and procedures.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    A completed Matric qualification.
    A tertiary qualification (Degree, Diploma or National Certificate) in Accounting.
    Must at least have acquired 5 years’ of work experience within an Accounts Payable role.

    SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

    Communication skills – able to converse at all levels.
    Computer literacy – SAP and MS Excel proficiency.
    Financial accounting knowledge.
    VAT knowledge – understanding and ability to apply principles of applicable.
    VAT legislation to correctly claim input VAT.
    EFT knowledge – able to process and check EFT payments and fraud management.
    Vendor list knowledge – know the suppliers.
    Administrative knowledge – able to manage administrative duties effectively.
    Fraud identification knowledge – able to identify fraudulent practice with creditors.
    Foreign payments – able to independently initiate and prepare foreign remittance documents.
    Communication skills – able to converse at all levels.
    Honesty, integrity, and confidentiality.
    Knowledge of banking systems (FNB & ABSA) domestic and foreign.
    Be able to work under pressure in an Accounts environment with stringent timelines, internal and external customer concerns and queries.

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  • Procurement Business Manager (Indirects) at British American Tobacco November, 2023

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    Role Positioning and Objectives

    • The Procurement Business Manager manages the deployment of category strategies and the relationship with all end market customers of procurement to ensure their procurement needs are fulfilled and balanced with the needs of the business.

    What You Will Be Accountable For

    • To manage the customer relationship and all aspects of procurement related customer service for all Indirects goods and services categories for the factory environment in SSA.
    • To understand customer/business unit requirements including their business goals, targets, initiatives, directions and supplier performance requirements for their appointed end market.
    • To manage the local customer relationship for those categories being managed at end market level, shaping demand and compliance where appropriate.
    • To deliver end market contracts in conjunction with Legal
    • To ensure all contracts are agreed with the relevant business owners with minimal environmental impact.
    • Support a green environment in line with EHS Policies
    • To collate all relevant end market business unit procurement requirements, providing the necessary information to ensure robust planning, budget and target setting.
    • Adopting the most cost effective purchasing processes to achieve best total acquisition cost and balance the requirements of internal customers & Procurement.
    • Ensure that BAT Nigeria applies Common Platforms, Best Practices and complies with Global and Regional Directives as well as local and statutory policies.
    • Development of an effective information system that provides optimal support to the whole Indirect Procurement process.
    • Ensure that the Company plan is based on accurate demand captured from the business units.
    • Ensure that the appropriate metrics, i.e. measurement tools, are in place and being used effectively to monitor and explain overall Indirect Procurement performance
    • To own the relationship between procurement and all its internal & external customers at end market level.
    • To challenge demand and requirements and manage customer expectations to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.
    • To communicate appropriate supply chain and procurement messages regarding strategies, process and policies to customers, to ensure compliance and engender a common understanding of each other’s goals and targets.
    • Responsible for approving supplier selection for categories managed at an end market level.
    • Create and nurture an environment in which ethical and professional business values underlie all facet of procurement activity
    • Responsible for implementing regional, global and geographic category strategies and sourcing plans at end market level.
    • To ensure the business is compliant with procurement policy and actively manage any compliance issues.
    • To use a consistent approach using the agreed global policies, standards and platforms in all day to day tasks. This may include developing internal SLA’s and monitoring against this performance.

    Essential Experience, Skills and Knowledge

    • Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant Business discipline
    • 3 – 5 years of experience in sourcing and/or account management
    • Good influencing and facilitation skills to act as the interface between end market business units and procurement balancing the optimum delivery of customer requirements with the need to adhere to a global approach
    • Experienced in the sourcing process including negotiation and contracts placement
    • Understanding of financial evaluation and interpretation of supplier’s records and their key cost and business drivers.
    • Experience in managing projects, especially to execute category and sourcing strategies at end market level.
    • Sound knowledge of corporate regulations and local legislation to ensure the creation of effective commercial contracts.
    • Sound knowledge of the procurement processes, platforms and policies.

    Salary Range
    Competitive salary package + excellent benefits + market leading bonus.

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  • Clerk Site Administrator at Enaex Africa

    Description:

    Accountable for completion of Warehouse report on weekly basis
    Control receipt of raw materials
    Update and control of Enaex Africa IMS System and IMS System
    Update and control Planed Task Observation (PTO), Planned Inspection and site induction as per schedule.
    Updating of contractor’s pack as per mine requirements
    Updating of Site Register
    Ensure all notice boards are correct, neat, and updated correctly.
    Submitting of Contractor hours and weekend permit applications
    Accountable for invoicing weekend overtime worked.
    Arrange induction and medical examination for employees.
    Organizing identification cards and pit licenses
    Record keeping of stock levels.
    Assisting Site Supervisor with general administrative work
    Update and ensure correct time and attendance is captured.
    Ensure good housekeeping practices are maintained in offices.
    Loading of purchase requisitions
    Liaise with buyers, suppliers, end users and demand coordinator.
    Ordering of raw materials and PPE
    Knowledge on SAP and SAP related transactions (Loading of PR, Follow-up on Purchase Orders, and communication with Buyers)

    Requirements:

    Grade 12 (Must)
    Diploma qualification (an advantage)
    Must be computer literate (MS Office)
    2-3 years administrative experience
    Computer knowledge (MS Office)
    Internet experience
    Speak, read & write English.

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  • Capacity Building Intern (Yobe State) at iMMAP October, 2023

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    Duties and Responsibilities

    • The iMMAP Inc. office in Maiduguri, Borno State is conducting a series of innovative, multi-sectorial, and collective analyses and information management support to different initiatives and working groups and would like to engage interns to support agencies and sectors in achieving the analyses and build a network of information management experts. 
    • The regular activities that the interns would conduct during the internship period will not only increase their capacities and skills, but also establish a foundation to develop tools in data mining, data processing (data cleaning, consolidation, reconciliation, validation, classification), visualizations, mapping applications, and assessment to engage in data science and data analytics, and potentially to aid sectors and agencies in need of IM support. 

    Major duties and responsibilities

    Output 1: Working with the Capacity Development team, the Humanitarian Information and Analysis Unit (HIAU), the interns will: 

    Activities: 

    • Identify available data at different levels, including but not limited to surveys, MSNAs, rapid assessments, secondary data reviews, and other data that is collected by humanitarian actors and government MDAs in northeast Nigeria. 
    • Assist HIAU IMOs in information management tasks. 
    • Assist the Capacity Development team in preparing for training sessions and following up on training assessments. 
    • In collaboration with the Capacity Development team and the designated focal points from the HIAU, build a metadata catalog in relation to activity 1.1. 

    Output 2: Working with the sector’s/agency’s coordinators, and in coordination with the Capacity Building/HIAU teams, the interns will: 

    Activities: 

    • Perform wide-ranging ad hoc data and information management tasks, as necessary to support the teams and develop practical skills. 

    Requirements

    To be considered for an internship at iMMAP Inc., applicants must meet the following requirements: 

    • A graduate or post-graduate student in a field related to computer science, data engineering or data science, information management, social science, research, or statistics and is not running any program (academic program, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), ad-hoc engagements with other organizations, etc) that could negatively affect his/her availability; 
    • must have graduated in not more than 3 years at the time of application; 
    • be proficient in the English language; 
    • must be an indigene of Borno state (please indicate on your CV)
    • have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records. 

    Additional assignment-specific qualifications: 

    • Basic understanding and interest in GIS, data analysis, or data for decision-making within humanitarian organizations. 
    • Experience understanding technical requirements to accomplish goals. 
    • Experience working with non-computer scientists to ensure that project development meets the needs of users. 

    Competencies 

    • Analytical rigor 
    • Tact, diplomacy, and political sensitivity. 
    • Maturity and ability to work and communicate effectively 
    • Ability to work effectively in a team 
    • Flexibility in work planning based on changing needs 

    Female candidates are STRONGLY encouraged to apply!

    Benefits

    Benefits for interns: 

    • Gain valuable work experience: The intern will gain valuable experience in information management at a big organization. 
    • Develop new skills and refine others: Under the guidance of iMMAP Inc. senior staff, the incumbent will set learning objectives, receive feedback, and strengthen existing and develop new skill sets for effective planning exercises, and evaluating systems change initiatives. 
    • Strengthen future employability: The internship will expose the intern to a professional work environment. This experience at iMMAP Inc. could strengthen his or her future employability. 

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  • Senior HR Manager II at Komatsu Mining November, 2023

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    Komatsu Mining Corp. provides advanced equipment, systems and direct services to the global mining industry. We partner directly with our customers, helping them to achieve zero harm, the highest production, and lowest lifecycle cost for their mining operations. Komatsu Minings industry-leading product brands include P&H, Joy and Montabert. Our integr…

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    Senior HR Manager II

    Job Specification (not totally inclusive):

    • Provide support in developing  people strategies with actionable plans for  JGA;
    • Promote new ways of working and agree on appropriate  interventions to maximize opportunities, support change, and manage risk; 
    • Work collaboratively at all levels to design, develop and implement organizational development solutions that lead to continuous organizational performance improvement, stronger communication and stronger alignment with the mission, vision, and strategic goals;
    • Facilitate effective workforce planning to identify the capacity and capability of the organization to deliver its objectives; 
    • Provide high quality industrial and employee relations advice and services to the organization;
    • Work with business unit  managers to assess required competencies, and drive the competence management process to ensure gaps are closed and training and development  plans support the business growth and strategy;
    • Drive HR related cost savings and manage manpower budget as set by the leadership;
    • Analyze trends  in partnership with the business  to develop solutions, programs, and policies ;
    • Lead all recruitment activities to support department hiring needs; and
    • Identify employment Equity quota requirements and advise the business on status of compliance to targets.

    Minimum Skills required:

    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human  Resources or related field;
    • At least 4- 5 years’ experience at senior management level;
    • 8-10 years Human Resources generalist and/or business partnering experience preferable within Manufacturing/Engineering environment ;
    • Experience in developing, building, and maintaining strong business partnerships;
    • Must have OD experience in developing and  implementing OD initiatives;
    • Knowledge  and  application of Labour Laws ;
    • Computer literate in MS Office suite.
    • Must have driver’s license and own transport.

    Behavioural Competencies required:

    • Ability to create an environment that inspires team members to generate novel solutions with measurable value for the business;
    • Demonstrates ability to assess and leverage differences in others’ strengths, abilities, and motivations;
    • Ability to encourage others to implement better approaches to address problems and opportunities;
    • Ability to balance multiple priorities and projects simultaneously with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business; and
    • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as ability to work independently and self-directed.

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  • Capacity Building Intern (Adamawa State) at iMMAP October, 2023

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    Duties and Responsibilities

    • The iMMAP Inc. office in Maiduguri, Borno State is conducting a series of innovative, multi-sectorial, and collective analyses and information management support to different initiatives and working groups and would like to engage interns to support agencies and sectors in achieving the analyses and build a network of information management experts. 
    • The regular activities that the interns would conduct during the internship period will not only increase their capacities and skills, but also establish a foundation to develop tools in data mining, data processing (data cleaning, consolidation, reconciliation, validation, classification), visualizations, mapping applications, and assessment to engage in data science and data analytics, and potentially to aid sectors and agencies in need of IM support. 

    Major duties and responsibilities

    Output 1: Working with the Capacity Development team, the Humanitarian Information and Analysis Unit (HIAU), the interns will: 

    Activities: 

    • Identify available data at different levels, including but not limited to surveys, MSNAs, rapid assessments, secondary data reviews, and other data that is collected by humanitarian actors and government MDAs in northeast Nigeria. 
    • Assist HIAU IMOs in information management tasks. 
    • Assist the Capacity Development team in preparing for training sessions and following up on training assessments. 
    • In collaboration with the Capacity Development team and the designated focal points from the HIAU, build a metadata catalog in relation to activity 1.1. 

    Output 2: Working with the sector’s/agency’s coordinators, and in coordination with the Capacity Building/HIAU teams, the interns will: 

    Activities: 

    • Perform wide-ranging ad hoc data and information management tasks, as necessary to support the teams and develop practical skills. 

    Requirements

    To be considered for an internship at iMMAP Inc., applicants must meet the following requirements: 

    • A graduate or post-graduate student in a field related to computer science, data engineering or data science, information management, social science, research, or statistics and is not running any program (academic program, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), ad-hoc engagements with other organizations, etc) that could negatively affect his/her availability; 
    • must have graduated in not more than 3 years at the time of application; 
    • be proficient in the English language; 
    • must be an indigene of Borno state (please indicate on your CV)
    • have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records. 

    Additional assignment-specific qualifications: 

    • Basic understanding and interest in GIS, data analysis, or data for decision-making within humanitarian organizations. 
    • Experience understanding technical requirements to accomplish goals. 
    • Experience working with non-computer scientists to ensure that project development meets the needs of users. 

    Competencies 

    • Analytical rigor 
    • Tact, diplomacy, and political sensitivity. 
    • Maturity and ability to work and communicate effectively 
    • Ability to work effectively in a team 
    • Flexibility in work planning based on changing needs 

    Female candidates are STRONGLY encouraged to apply!

    Benefits

    Benefits for interns: 

    • Gain valuable work experience: The intern will gain valuable experience in information management at a big organization. 
    • Develop new skills and refine others: Under the guidance of iMMAP Inc. senior staff, the incumbent will set learning objectives, receive feedback, and strengthen existing and develop new skill sets for effective planning exercises, and evaluating systems change initiatives. 
    • Strengthen future employability: The internship will expose the intern to a professional work environment. This experience at iMMAP Inc. could strengthen his or her future employability. 

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  • Admissions Officer – Durban at IIE Rosebank College October, 2023

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    Job Purpose:

    We are looking for suitably qualified candidates to work during our registration period.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Responsible for student registration admissions approval
    • Checking qualification entrance criteria
    • Responsible for issuing of application offer letters
    • Checking and approval of module selection
    • Calling students for retention purposes
    • Collection and uploading of documents after academic consultation.
    • Assisting with student registration
    • Providing online/telephonic support for student registration
    • Ad hoc administration assistance

    Minimum Qualification Requirements:

    • Minimum of Diploma
    • Advanced diploma or Degree advantageous

    Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

    • Minimum of 2 years administrative experience (ideally with admissions experience)

     Key Competencies

    • Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
    • Ability to manage time effectively.
    • Attention to detail.
    • Customer service orientated.
    • Ability to effectively cope with change.
    • Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
    • Be able to work in a team environment. 
    • Effective communication skills

    Knowledge

    • Microsoft Office Suite
    • Inhouse systems
    • Fees schedule
    • Qualifications
    • Website
    • Payment process

    Skills

    • Customer service
    • Communication
    • Time management
    • Attention to detail

    Behavioural Attitude

    • Proactive
    • Vibrant and energetic
    • Resilient
    • Team Focused
    • Results Focused
    • Persuasive
    • Professional

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  • Capacity Building Intern (Borno State) at iMMAP October, 2023

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    Duties and Responsibilities

    • The iMMAP Inc. office in Maiduguri, Borno State is conducting a series of innovative, multi-sectorial, and collective analyses and information management support to different initiatives and working groups and would like to engage interns to support agencies and sectors in achieving the analyses and build a network of information management experts. 
    • The regular activities that the interns would conduct during the internship period will not only increase their capacities and skills, but also establish a foundation to develop tools in data mining, data processing (data cleaning, consolidation, reconciliation, validation, classification), visualizations, mapping applications, and assessment to engage in data science and data analytics, and potentially to aid sectors and agencies in need of IM support. 

    Major duties and responsibilities

    Output 1: Working with the Capacity Development team, the Humanitarian Information and Analysis Unit (HIAU), the interns will: 

    Activities: 

    • Identify available data at different levels, including but not limited to surveys, MSNAs, rapid assessments, secondary data reviews, and other data that is collected by humanitarian actors and government MDAs in northeast Nigeria. 
    • Assist HIAU IMOs in information management tasks. 
    • Assist the Capacity Development team in preparing for training sessions and following up on training assessments. 
    • In collaboration with the Capacity Development team and the designated focal points from the HIAU, build a metadata catalog in relation to activity 1.1. 

    Output 2: Working with the sector’s/agency’s coordinators, and in coordination with the Capacity Building/HIAU teams, the interns will: 

    Activities: 

    • Perform wide-ranging ad hoc data and information management tasks, as necessary to support the teams and develop practical skills. 

    Requirements

    To be considered for an internship at iMMAP Inc., applicants must meet the following requirements: 

    • A graduate or post-graduate student in a field related to computer science, data engineering or data science, information management, social science, research, or statistics and is not running any program (academic program, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), ad-hoc engagements with other organizations, etc) that could negatively affect his/her availability; 
    • must have graduated in not more than 3 years at the time of application; 
    • be proficient in the English language; 
    • must be an indigene of Borno state (please indicate on your CV)
    • have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records. 

    Additional assignment-specific qualifications: 

    • Basic understanding and interest in GIS, data analysis, or data for decision-making within humanitarian organizations. 
    • Experience understanding technical requirements to accomplish goals. 
    • Experience working with non-computer scientists to ensure that project development meets the needs of users. 

    Competencies 

    • Analytical rigor 
    • Tact, diplomacy, and political sensitivity. 
    • Maturity and ability to work and communicate effectively 
    • Ability to work effectively in a team 
    • Flexibility in work planning based on changing needs 

    Female candidates are STRONGLY encouraged to apply!

    Benefits

    Benefits for interns: 

    • Gain valuable work experience: The intern will gain valuable experience in information management at a big organization. 
    • Develop new skills and refine others: Under the guidance of iMMAP Inc. senior staff, the incumbent will set learning objectives, receive feedback, and strengthen existing and develop new skill sets for effective planning exercises, and evaluating systems change initiatives. 
    • Strengthen future employability: The internship will expose the intern to a professional work environment. This experience at iMMAP Inc. could strengthen his or her future employability. 

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  • Lecturer – Communication at IIE Rosebank College

    Job Purpose:

    To teach/lecture allocated modules. To engage and prepare students for assessments by tracking module pacers, identifying and supporting at risk students, managing general student administrative support, and developing assessments by engaging with the Central Academic Team. Assisting the Programme Coordinator in tracking and analysing of academic results to evaluate the performance of the module and to identify “at risk modules”.

    Duties & Responsibilities:

    Deliver lectures and engage students based on module-specific requirements in line with module pacers.
    Manage resources including academic materials and liaising with the Information Centre.
    Update Learning Management System and provide feedback to students.
    Engage and prepare students for assessments, identify at risk students, and develop assessments in accordance with Central Academic Team briefings.
    Monitor student engagement as well as assessment submission with relevant escalation.
    Attend and participate in academic meetings across all faculties.
    Support Part-time Lecturers with faculty requirements.
    Reflect on, review, and analyse student module result.
    Offer academic support to the Programme Coordinator with results analysis and tracking of own modules to assess performance of modules and to identify at risk modules.
    Develop and design Teaching-Learning materials in support of module-specific outcomes.
    Assist with student registration and orientation as required.
    Assist with student registration and orientation as required.
    Research: Conduct scholarly disciplinary based or SOTL Research and deliver set research outputs according to institution / Brand’s research targets and contribute to the Brand’s Teaching-Learning practice; or
    Academic Professional Development: complete a set number of academic professional development interventions per academic cycle (one year) that contribute to the improvement of the Brand’s Teaching-Learning practice and personal professional academic status.

    Minimum requirements:

    Bachelor of Arts in Communications
    1 to 3 years of industry-specific experience in area of specialisation.
    A minimum of 3 years lecturing experience.

    Key competencies:

    Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
    Knowledge and understanding of the Teaching and Learning theory and interventions.
    The ability to provide student support services.
    The ability to work with and learn more about digitalized academic platforms.
    The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
    Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
    Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
    Ability to manage time effectively.

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  • Impact and Learning Lead at Save The Children October, 2023

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    About the role

    • As Impact and Learning Lead in the Hub, 60% of the role is focused on providing technical impact, research and learning leadership, and strategic support to the Save the Children’s partnerships with GSK (50%) and Sanofi (10%).
    • In 2023, Save the Children and GSK entered a new 5-year phase of their partnership which focuses on reaching zero-dose children with vaccinations. This includes programmes in Nigeria and Ethiopia, an Immunisation Incubator and an ambitious research agenda in partnership with LSHTM, University of Ilorin (Nigeria) and AHRI (Ethiopia). In 2023, Sanofi and Save the Children committed to working together until 2030 to increase access to health care for children around the world.
    • For both partnerships, the Impact and Learning Lead will be responsible for designing and driving robust monitoring, evaluation, real-time learning processes and reporting processes. For GSK you will also be responsible for managing the research agenda and stakeholders.
    • The other 40% of the role is focused on organisational strategy, capacity building, and concept development. You will act as a thought leader by continuing to develop and operationalise our impact and learning strategy for Business Partnership, ensuring it is appropriately implemented across the organisation and that it is refined based on learnings from SCUK’s experience developing innovative business partnerships and ongoing developments in the sector. Strategic areas of focus include ESG, alternative financing mechanisms and innovation.
    • This will require you to socialise the strategy with teams across SCUK, identifying promising opportunities to partner with business to drive forward the organisation’s priorities. Looking forward, as learnings across partnerships are gathered, you will identify opportunities to share and disseminate these learnings and best practices in the field to help catalyse greater awareness on how to deliver effective NGO-business partnerships. You will support the development of new proposals and programmes, by playing a key role in developing these partnership opportunities into fully realised concepts. This includes ensuring programmes are designed for impact, able to robustly measure impact and evidence impact (social and business) and reflect MEAL best practise.
    • Finally, you will line manage MEAL colleagues and strength their capacity and that of other colleagues (Save the Children, UK and global) to design and measure the impact of our business partnerships through training, mentorship and creation of job aids.

    In this role, your key accountabilities will be:

    Thought leadership

    • Support Hub and Save the Children to define and operational concepts such as ‘transformational’ and ‘value add’ partnerships and ESG in its strategy. Socialise these concepts with teams across departments and divisions within SCUK and the Save the Children movement.
    • Identify promising opportunities to partner with business to drive forward these priorities, particularly around ESG and innovative financing models.
    • Lead the development of business benefits measurements, including contribution towards ESG ratings.
    • Work across SCUK departments and divisions, and wider Save the Children movement, to understand and connect what the Hub and others are doing in the space of business partnerships. Socialise and create buy in for key concepts and strategies.
    • Effectively convey and translate complex technical research and evaluation concepts in an easy-to-understand way to a wide range of stakeholders.

     Technical leadership for new and existing business partnership impact and learning, particularly during programme design/development stage

    • During programme design stage, ensure programmes are designed for impact by facilitating in-person and online theory of change processes/workshops with multiple stakeholders, to identify outcomes at multiple levels and assumptions, and that draw on existing research and learning.
    • During the programme design stage, support staff to identify an appropriate methodology for evaluating impact, embedding these in programme design and budget and ensuring impact measurements are aligned to partner’s needs.
    • For new and existing partnerships, provide strategic leadership (within SCUK and Save movement) on the design of robust impact and learning frameworks that reflect the programme theory of change
    • Ensure that implementation of these frameworks is harmonised and consistently applied across countries and programmes. 
    • Commission and manage independent evaluations as needed which assess the overall impact, value for money and/or added value of business partnerships.
    • Lead the design and support the implementation of process evaluations for adaptive project management and prototyping processes in innovative programmes.
    • Lead effective lesson learning and knowledge transfer workshops during the programme life-cycle, ensuring evidence emerging from our partnerships is being used to strengthen implementation and increase impact for children.

    Ongoing technical leadership for (GSK and Sanofi specific) impact, learning and research.

    • Work with programme managers and country teams to measure, document and clearly articulate impact to the partnership. This includes leading on regular KPI reporting and repackaging this information for different audiences.
    • Develop new research, commission evaluations, and ensure that learning generated is effectively disseminated and integrate into the design of current and future programmes.
    • Manage relationships with academic partners, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and the quality of research outputs.
    • Lead the design and implementation of effective global impact and learning systems for new GSK and Sanofi programmes

     Line manage and build the capacity of colleagues to design and implement impact and learning best practice

    • Responsible for line-managing 1-2 MEAL/Impact colleagues, supporting them in their work and nurturing their professional development.
    • Identify and address capacity gaps within Hub and SCUK, by providing bespoke training and ongoing mentoring and support, and developing job aids.

    About you

    • This role is ideal for a person with substantial expertise in research and evaluation within a development context, who is interested in leading global research studies, and in creating strategic impact and learning systems.
    • You should be able to think outside the box, comfortable taking initiative and working flexibly.
    • You must also be adept at navigating complex relationships across large global organisations and thrive working in a collaborative environment.

    To be successful, it is important that you have:

    • Experience working in or with business to develop innovative private-public partnerships, including shared value partnerships, strategic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships, and/or multi-sector collaboratives (e.g., between business, foundations, institutional donors, and/or specialized funding institutions).
    • A deep understanding of corporate societal engagement and business’ motivating factors to partner with NGOs, including an advanced understanding of shared value and CSR.
    • Direct experience of designing and implementing research and programme evaluations as well as partnership impact frameworks, including strong analytical skills and a deep understanding and experience applying a range of quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation methods.
    • Significant experience in designing and managing the implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans and tools in a complex NGO/Private sector type programmes specifically.
    • Knowledge of the methodological challenges involved in producing and assuring the quality of data and application of innovative methods and approaches to meet internal and external client needs. 
    • Ability to assimilate complex data and technical research and evaluation reports synthesising key strategic insights in a way which is accessible and actionable for partners as well as SCUK and CO colleagues.
    • Substantial practical experience in monitoring and evaluation capacity building and training and distance technical support.
    • Strong proven ability to support and build capacity of staff and effectively lead teams. 
    • Excellent at facilitating workshops and bringing together a variety of expertise around a common problem.
    • Excellent leadership and collaborative skills with a proven ability to work with colleagues to set a strategic vision, inspire others to support and deliver the vision and secure cross-team engagement for delivery.
    • Outstanding influencing skills, with a proven ability to influence peers and senior colleagues through the building of cross-organisational relationships and mobilisation of support for key issues. Demonstration of an ability to influence beyond authority will be an asset.
    • Master’s degree or higher in international development, health, business, or related field.

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