Evidence and Learning Manager

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Position Title: Evidence and Learning Manager
Location: Remote
Country: United States
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization founded in 2002, dedicated to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low- and middle-income countries. CHAI operates in over 40 countries and focuses on creating and sustaining high-quality health systems by working with governments and the private sector. Initially established to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic, CHAI has since expanded its mission to include a wide range of health issues, including infectious diseases like COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and non-communicable diseases such as cancer and diabetes. The organization emphasizes the importance of sustainable impact and government leadership in health solutions, and values diversity and inclusion within its workforce.

Job Overview:
The Evidence and Learning Manager will lead the Global Sexual and Reproductive Health (GSRH) team's efforts to capture and disseminate learning and evidence. This role involves synthesizing learning and evidence to create impactful knowledge products and strategic communications. The manager will also oversee knowledge management processes and internal knowledge repositories, ensuring effective development and dissemination of insights. The position requires strong leadership, project management, and analytical skills to facilitate knowledge exchange and support organizational growth. The base location is flexible within countries where CHAI operates in Africa, subject to leadership approval and work authorization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evidence and Learning Synthesis: Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop knowledge outputs such as case studies, evidence reviews, and success stories. Create data-driven communications for external platforms, including CHAI’s website and social media.
• PowerPoint Expertise: Develop visually compelling presentations that effectively communicate key insights to stakeholders.
• Knowledge Management & Dissemination: Lead the team’s work-plan for knowledge products, manage internal knowledge repositories, and ensure assets are optimized for use.
• Project Coordination & Leadership: Coordinate across teams to drive projects forward and meet goals for knowledge production.
• Strategic Input & Collaboration: Provide strategic direction for business development and partnerships, building trust-based relationships with stakeholders.
• Learning & Knowledge Exchange Facilitation: Establish internal communities of practice and support global meetings and knowledge exchange events.
• Knowledge Generation and Dissemination Planning: Develop and implement an annual knowledge dissemination plan with SMART goals.
• Optimization of Knowledge Infrastructure: Manage internal knowledge repositories and advise on external platforms.
• Engagement & External Dissemination: Manage editorial calendars and create materials for donor engagement. 1
• Organizational Development & Support: Contribute to business development and support team culture-building initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, international development, communications, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in public health, international development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to distill complex technical information into engaging outputs.
• Proven experience in capturing and sharing program learnings and best practices.
• Track record of leading projects and coordinating teams.
• Experience organizing participation in international conferences.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree in public health, international development, communications, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree in public health (MPH) or a related field is preferred. Coursework or certifications in knowledge management, technical writing, or project management are advantageous.

Experience:
The position requires 5–7 years of experience in public health, international development, or a related field. Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and lead projects effectively, ideally in knowledge capture and dissemination initiatives.

Languages:
Excellent written and oral English communication skills are mandatory. Working proficiency in French is considered an advantage.

Additional Notes:
The position is remote, with flexibility in base location within countries where CHAI operates in Africa. Willingness to work across time zones and travel internationally approximately four times per year is required. Initially, this position does not have direct reports, but this may change as team needs evolve.