Evidence, Measurement, Learning and Impact Director

Job Posting Organization:
Prosper Global is a humanitarian organization that was established in 2012, originally known as Mercy Corps. The organization focuses on addressing urgent needs and creating lasting progress for communities facing challenges such as conflict, climate change, and economic hardship. Prosper Global operates in multiple countries, leveraging local knowledge and global resources to help communities build resilience and thrive. The organization aims to empower communities to pursue fulfilling lives on their own terms, with a vision of a world where all people are engaged, resilient, and secure.

Job Overview:
The Evidence, Measurement, Learning and Impact Director is a senior leadership role within the Mastercard Foundation-funded Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Portfolio. This position is responsible for shaping and leading the portfolio's evidence, learning, impact, and adaptive management agenda. The Director will ensure that data, evidence, technology, and learning are utilized as strategic assets to enhance portfolio performance, inform decision-making, and drive systems change. The role involves overseeing the design and implementation of a comprehensive Evidence, Learning and Impact ecosystem that provides shared services across consortium partners, harmonizes measurement approaches, and enables real-time visibility of portfolio performance and outcomes. The Director will also transform data into actionable intelligence that informs strategy and continuous improvement throughout the portfolio lifecycle, ensuring that evidence is systematically translated into action to influence implementation and advance the portfolio's goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Director will provide visionary leadership for the portfolio's Evidence, Learning and Impact agenda, establishing a culture of learning and accountability. They will design and oversee a portfolio-wide Evidence, Learning and Impact ecosystem, champion the transformation of data into actionable intelligence, and lead the generation of evidence that informs implementation and strengthens market systems. The Director will also establish data governance frameworks, design shared services for harmonized measurement, and promote the use of digital technologies to enhance program effectiveness. Additionally, they will lead the Portfolio Learning Agenda, ensuring the generation of actionable evidence, and provide strategic oversight of portfolio reporting and monitoring and evaluation processes. The Director will manage a team, onboard new members, and promote a work environment of mutual respect and accountability.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced degree in Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Public Policy, International Development, Organizational Learning, Information Systems, Social Sciences, or a related discipline. A minimum of 10 years of international experience in senior leadership roles related to Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), Evidence and Learning, Data and Analytics, or Performance Management is required. Proven experience in designing and leading evidence ecosystems that enable data-driven decision-making and accountability is essential. Candidates should have a strong understanding of market systems development, youth employment, and climate-smart agriculture, along with outstanding communication and influencing skills. Experience with major international donors and foundations, particularly with Mastercard Foundation-funded programs, is a strong advantage.

Educational Background:
An advanced degree in a relevant field such as Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Public Policy, International Development, or Social Sciences is required. This educational background should provide a strong foundation for understanding complex data systems and their application in development contexts.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 10 years of international experience in progressively senior leadership roles, including Director-level responsibilities in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), Evidence and Learning, or Performance Management for large development portfolios. Candidates should have a proven track record of leading enterprise-scale evidence ecosystems and transforming data into strategic insights that influence program direction and decision-making.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential given the international context of the organization. Additional languages relevant to the local context may be beneficial but are not explicitly stated as requirements.

Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and contingent upon donor funding. The role is based in Abuja, Nigeria, and requires at least 40% travel to field offices, which may involve areas with varying degrees of insecurity. The organization promotes ongoing learning, allowing team members to dedicate 5% of their time to personal and professional development activities. Prosper Global is committed to equal employment opportunities and maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment, adhering to safeguarding principles and ethical standards.