Social Protection and Evaluation Expert (Malawi based) At AAN Associates

Introduction

Established in 2007, AAN Associates is a ‘Social Enterprise’ established to enable development partners in finding simple, innovative, cost-efficient, and sustainable solutions to developmental challenges. AAN Associates brings extensive research and evaluation experience in varied contexts i.e., development to humanitarian (including complex emergencies) crises. AAN has undertaken more than 110 consulting projects in over 26 countries (East Asia and Pacific, South & West Asia, Middle East, East and South Africa, and West Africa), with bi / multilateral funding agencies, United Nations, public sector, and non-profit entities.

AAN is a growing organization with a distinctive track of producing award-winning research and evaluations. These awards and distinctions have come to complement AAN’s recognition as practice lead in ‘Social Research’ and ‘Evaluations’. AAN is pursuing an aggressive growth strategy underpinned by excellence in service, improvising innovation, and technology, strengthening partnerships and resources, forging institutional systems and diversity.

Responsibilities

AAN Associates is actively looking for qualified individuals, experienced in leading/conducting complex policy evaluations and comprehensive knowledge of Social Protection sector of Malawi to fill the role of Social protection and Evaluation Expert for a potential project. Candidates with experience for UN Agencies, bi/multilateral donors and INGOs such as World Bank, UNICEF, WHO, WFP, World Bank, Asian Development Bank and African Development Bank, IFAD, BMGF to name a few, are highly encouraged to apply. The professional will be responsible for:

1. Crafting and executing a comprehensive evaluation strategy that integrates seamlessly with our development objectives.
2. Facilitate data collection efforts, be able to conduct Key Informant Interviews and FGDs.
3. Taking charge of designing and overseeing the implementation of our evaluation plan, ensuring thoroughness and precision at every stage.
4. Upholding the highest standards of scientific rigor and ethical integrity throughout the evaluation process.
5. Leading the interpretation of evaluation findings.
6. Providing mentorship and guidance to our dedicated research teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
7. Implementing robust quality assurance mechanisms to guarantee the reliability and accuracy of our research data.
8. Collaborating closely with external evaluators and auditors to enhance the credibility and trustworthiness of our evaluation efforts.
9. Actively engaging with stakeholders, sharing impactful findings, and representing our project at relevant forums and events.

Requirements:

1. A university degree in Social Policy, Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, Public Administration, or related disciplines. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
2. At least 7 years proven working experience in development policy evaluation, process evaluation and/or data analysis;
3. Demonstrated experience in participating in assignments of similar complexity.
4. Experience and knowledge of the social protection sector in Malawi is an added advantage;
5. Knowledge of the Government structure in Malawi is an added advantage;
6. Excellent communication, analysis, writing and report presentation skills in English; knowledge of Chichewa is an added advantage.