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Title | Learning and Evidence Specialist |
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The Adaptation Learning Programme (ALP) for Africa, implemented by CARE International, develops, implements and disseminates models for community-based adaptation (CBA) to climate change in Ghana, Niger, Mozambique, and Kenya in partnership with local civil society and government institutions. We are seeking a Learning and Evidence Specialist (LES) to: 1. Lead design of research, synthesise and document evidence and learning from adaptation experiences and impacts in the four ALP countries and beyond. Skills and qualifications • Advanced University degree, in a relevant discipline such as international/rural development or social science. • At least eight years of relevant working experience, including a minimum of five years related to learning, research, advocacy or development practice. NGO experience is an advantage. • Strong experience and knowledge of approaches to learning, including operational and action research, participatory analysis, social learning, evidence-based learning and evaluation. • Demonstrated experience in developing and producing publications for policy and practice, communicating information and advocacy with a wide range of different audiences. • Experience of working with local and international partners and relationship-building. • Knowledge of climate change adaptation/sustainable development programming in Africa and familiarity with current concepts and debates plus rights based, gender & diversity approaches. • Excellent writing, analysis, people and communication skills. • Fluency in English, working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese preferred. • Experience of media liaison and media tools e.g. photography, video etc. desirable. We offer: An attractive position which can be based in Kenya, Ghana, Denmark or UK (depending on candidate background) with occasional travel, for a fixed term up to 31st December 2014. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Click here to apply for this job Click here for more information about ALP Click here for a more detailed job description Deadline for applications including CV is 28th February 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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