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BLAVATNIK SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT Summary Job title Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager – What Works Hub for Global Education (WWHGE) Division Social Sciences Department Blavatnik School of Government Location Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG Grade and salary Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum, dependent on experience Hours Full time Contract type Fixed term until 11 March 2029 Reporting to Operations Director Vacancy reference 171241 Additional information The closing date for applications is 12 noon (UK time) on Monday 11 March 2024 The role The Blavatnik School of Government is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager to work at the heart of a new £30m six-year global research and policy effort. The What Works Hub on Global Education (WWHGE) aims to dramatically improve learning outcomes for children in developing countries by generating new evidence on the “implementation science” of delivering what works at scale, with governments, and across contexts. The WWHGE will also work with policymakers and NGOs directly to ensure evidence is translated into improved learning outcomes in practice. It is an unusual collaboration of excellent and highly committed academics; low- and middleincome country governments; grassroots organisations who deliver education and advocate for change; and with strategic partners from the international education community, from UN agencies to the World Bank. We will also work very closely with our anchor funder: the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The MEL Manager will be responsible for the implementation of the results framework for the programme. They will lead the implementation of the monitoring plan and learning framework, facilitating technical (workstream) adaptation sessions for decision making, annual strategy testing and theory of change refresh sessions and ensuring that the MEL system generates measurable results and impact at programme level. They will work with the MEL Advisers to ensure the MEL systems are designed to support learning, reporting and accountability. They will also work with the School project lead to ensure timely and high-quality reporting as set out in the programme MEL plan. Responsibilities • • • • • • • • • • Ensuring effective implementation of MEL system including development and roll out of all tools and processes, in conjunction with MEL Adviser Facilitating learning and adaptation sessions with programme team Working with programme partners to gather, quality assure and analyse partnergenerated data. Designing and rolling out tools for partner reporting. Ensuring efficient data collation and analysis of programmatic reporting data Capacity development with partners to ensure reporting requirements can be met to FCDO standards and appropriate support is provided Packaging evidence to various stakeholders in the form of presentations, reports and written briefs, and contributing to quarterly and annual reporting Communicating results and evidence to internal external stakeholders as needed Maintenance and updating of the MEL workplan Ensuring adherence of all data collection processes with international best practice and FCDO ethical standards The MEL Manager will support partner tracking technical performance in relation to the ToCs and pillar-ToCs and on partner capacity support and development. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria • • • • • • Experienced in designing and managing MEL strategies that enable a “fail-fast" approach to programme delivery and support adaptive management and learning. Experienced in designing MEL approaches to fill evidence gaps including targeted operational research and lessons learning Experienced in designing MEL plans that support scaling and adapting interventions in response to changes in external context. Demonstrated strong stakeholder management and communications skills including capacity development related to MEL approaches and communication to support data use Experienced in facilitating programmatic learning processes High quality written English Desirable selection criteria • Experience in managing MEL in a donor-funded project. 2 Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks Hazard-specific / Safety-critical This job includes hazards or safety-critical activities. If you are offered the post, you will be asked to complete a health questionnaire which will be assessed by our Occupational Health Service, and the offer of employment will be subject a successful outcome of this assessment. The hazards or safety-critical duties involved are as follows: • Travel outside of Europe or North America on University Business 3 About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. The Blavatnik School of Government Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; applied research; and engagement with government and practitioners. The School was founded in 2010 and our founding dean is Professor Ngaire Woods. We admitted the first 38 Master of Public Policy (MPP) students in 2012 and we currently accept around 140 MPP students and five doctoral students a year. The Blavatnik School of Government holds a bronze Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. You can find more information on the Blavatnik School of Government’s website. 4 How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of illhealth/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting advice is available at: https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly via recruit@bsg.ox.ac.uk. To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. 5 Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacy-policy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/data-protection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82 of 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 6 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme which is available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. 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**About the Blavatnik School of Government** Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: **teaching** **current and future leaders** ; **generating** **research with impact** ; and **engaging** **with governments and practitioners**. **What we offer** The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well- known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween event, and Christmas and summer parties. As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: * An excellent contributory pension scheme * 38 days’ annual leave * Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services * Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans * Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs * Opportunities for remote working. More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page. **About the Role** The Blavatnik School of Government is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager to work in this exciting role at the heart of a new £30m six-year project global research and policy initiative. The What Works Hub on Global Education (WWHGE) aims to dramatically increase learning outcomes for children in developing countries by generating new evidence, and working with policymakers and NGOs to deliver the best teaching at scale. The MEL Manager will be responsible for the implementation of the results framework for the programme. They will lead the implementation of the monitoring plan and learning framework, facilitating technical (workstream) adaptation sessions for decision making, annual strategy testing and theory of change refresh sessions and ensuring that the MEL system generates measurable results and impact at programme level. They will work with the MEL Advisers to ensure the MEL systems are designed to support learning, reporting and accountability. They will also work with the School project lead, to ensure timely and high-quality reporting as set out in the programme MEL plan. **About You** You will have demonstrable experience in designing and managing MEL strategies, approaches and plans to enable a “fail-fast” approach to programme delivery and to support adaptive management and learning. You will possess strong stakeholder management and communication skills (including capacity development related to MEL approaches and communication to support data use) and be experienced in facilitating programmatic learning processes as well as enthusiasm for the work of the WWHGE. **Application Process** You will be required to upload a supporting statement, your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is **12:00 noon (UK time) on Monday 11 March 2024.**
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About the Blavatnik School of Government Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; generating research with impact; and engaging with governments and practitioners. What we offer The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween event, and Christmas and summer parties. As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: An excellent contributory pension scheme 38 days’ annual leave Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs Opportunities for remote working. More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page. About the Role The Blavatnik School of Government is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager to work in this exciting role at the heart of a new £30m six-year project global research and policy initiative. The What Works Hub on Global Education (WWHGE) aims to dramatically increase learning outcomes for children in developing countries by generating new evidence, and working with policymakers and NGOs to deliver the best teaching at scale. The MEL Manager will be responsible for the implementation of the results framework for the programme. They will lead the implementation of the monitoring plan and learning framework, facilitating technical (workstream) adaptation sessions for decision making, annual strategy testing and theory of change refresh sessions and ensuring that the MEL system generates measurable results and impact at programme level. They will work with the MEL Advisers to ensure the MEL systems are designed to support learning, reporting and accountability. They will also work with the School project lead, to ensure timely and high-quality reporting as set out in the programme MEL plan. About You You will have demonstrable experience in designing and managing MEL strategies, approaches and plans to enable a “fail-fast” approach to programme delivery and to support adaptive management and learning. You will possess strong stakeholder management and communication skills (including capacity development related to MEL approaches and communication to support data use) and be experienced in facilitating programmatic learning processes as well as enthusiasm for the work of the WWHGE. Application Process You will be required to upload a supporting statement, your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon (UK time) on Monday 11 March 2024.