Senior Consultant – Human Development (Education Lead)
We are a global consultancy united by a strong set of values and a common purpose: to help build a more equitable and sustainable world for all.
We do this by providing expert monitoring, evaluation, learning and strategy services that help organisations create positive lasting social, economic and environmental change.
For 40-years, we have collaborated with governments, foundations, businesses and global alliances to generate the evidence needed to understand the impact of their work and improve their performance.
In all our work we are committed to equity, inclusiveness and technical excellence to meet the highest professional and ethical standards.
Location: Brighton (you don’t need to be in the office every day, travel to the office would be expected for key company and team events which are typically once a month)
Remote or hybrid: Hybrid (UK working only)
Hours: Full time 37.5 per week
Salary: £45,000 pa depending on experience
Closing date: Sunday 16th February
The Human Development Practice
The Human Development practice at Itad, provides evaluation, learning and strategy services to a diverse range of clients, including bilateral governments such as FCDO, multinational agencies such as Gavi and foundations such as the LEGO Foundation. We oversee a dynamic and rapidly evolving portfolio focused around seven core areas of expertise:
- In Health, we focus on 1. global health security (GHS); 2. sexual and reproductive health & rights (SRHR); 3. health systems strengthening (HSS); 4. global health architecture and strategy; and 5. climate and health.
- In Education, we focus on 1. Education Systems; 2. Girl’s Education; 3. Early Childhood Development (ECD); and 4. Education in Emergencies (EiE).
- In addition, we have a small portfolio of water, sanitation and hygiene projects.
We also work in other health, education and WASH areas as opportunity arises, encouraging our team members to develop their own specialisms within the practice. By joining our growing team, you will work alongside a diverse and dynamic group of people who are driven by a commitment to improve the lives of people and our planet.
Examples from our growing portfolio include:
- Education Systems: We provide MEL services to FCDO Nigeria, supporting the monitoring, evaluation, and research of their flagship education program. Our work focuses on key areas, including education governance, data systems, community support for learning, and emergency response.
- Early Childhood Development (ECD): We are evaluating the Van Leer Foundation’s (VLF) 2024-2028 strategy, which focuses on empowering caregivers to support the growth and development of babies and toddlers globally.
- Learning through play: We are supporting the LEGO Foundation in designing and operationalizing their MEL system to create a systematic and structured approach for collecting, analysing, and synthesizing data and insights across their portfolio.
- Strategy: we have evaluated the Global Fund’s strategy on several occasions, supported GAVI’s strategy implementation through theories of change, and supported UNITAID and WHO in shaping their work.
We are recruiting for an experienced Consultant to join the team to work on projects across the human development portfolio with focus on global education work. They will contribute to the successful delivery and management of projects, build and own relationships with key client stakeholders, contribute to business development activities, share learning through knowledge products and external conferences and events, and be a part of maintaining our excellent reputation with our clients. We place emphasis on individual agency and encourage an entrepreneurial approach to creating your own portfolio of work in areas of particular interest, from active sales, to bid writing through to delivery.
- Develop innovative solutions: Create and implement cutting-edge approaches and methodologies to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of education interventions.
- Build capacity: Conduct workshops, training sessions, and other capacity-building activities for project stakeholders, government officials, and local partners, enhancing their expertise in designing, implementing, and monitoring education interventions.
- Promote knowledge sharing: Facilitate knowledge exchange and learning opportunities to foster collaboration and amplify the collective impact within the global education community.
- Build strategic partnerships: Develop and sustain relationships with education donors, government agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, and other key stakeholders to leverage resources, expertise, and networks for project implementation and funding opportunities.
- Develop researcher networks: Establish and nurture networks of education researchers to contribute valuable expertise to Itad’s education strategy.
- Champion equity and inclusion: Demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of international development work.
- Willingness to travel: Be prepared to travel internationally and operate effectively in complex and challenging environments as required.
- Deliver Technical Excellence: Provide high-quality technical expertise in the delivery of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) projects in the field of global education.
The core technical strengths of all our consultants are focused around four key areas:
- As an evidence advocate you will use a range of data and analysis tools to apply in a structured and systematic way to produce evidence-based findings.
- As a change agent you can effectively analyse and interpret data to support evidence based discussions and use strong client facing skills to deliver this.
- As a project manager you will have demonstrated your ability to pro-actively manage clients whilst building trust, ensuring a quality focus throughout, supported by clear commercial project management skills.
- As a trusted advisor you will have researched and understood client challenges and offered solutions and alternates.
You will have a proven track record within education monitoring, evaluation and learning assignments and seen at least one significant project through the full lifecycle within the education space; with experience in health, WASH or climate desirable.
We also know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything we have described above, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.
- A matched company pension up to 5% with a wide range of fund options.
- 26 days holiday per year, plus 3 flexible days and the option to purchase another 5 days, flexible bank holidays (you can take these whenever you wish) and the opportunity to buy holiday
- Hybrid and flexible working from anywhere in the UK
- Cycle to work scheme
- Itad Rewards: Offers up to 20% discount at over 100 UK retailers. There are savings on gym memberships, holidays, restaurants, cinemas, and gym memberships and an average of 5% discount on supermarkets - giving you the option to take advantage of the benefits which are most impactful for you.
- Discretionary bonus scheme
Our office is easily accessible, close to public transport and dog friendly.
At Itad, we are committed to actively promoting diversity, equality and inclusion to empower people both within our organisation and through our work. We know that employees with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences make us a more effective and innovative company and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from interested candidates regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief.
You will already have the right to live and work in the UK.