Back Analyst, EME

To provide high quality administrative and research support to the Evidence, Measurement and Evaluation (EME) Team, that enables the efficient and effective delivery of its philanthropic programs across several sector teams. The role will work 50% with maternal, newborn, child health and nutrition related projects and 50% on adolescence and sexual reproductive health projects.

Strategy & planning

• Working alongside senior colleagues, and under the director from the Director/ED collate and/or conduct analysis and research on specific projects and sector trends, as required, to support the EME teams (Childhood and Adolescence) in determining future strategic priorities and setting operational plans.
• Provide and communicate global, regional, national and sectoral insights both verbally and in writing, which contribute to the strategy and planning process.
• Support the Executive Director (ED) and SMT in the organisation, coordination, documentation and professional presentation of outputs from the strategy and planning process.

  Programme development, delivery & performance

  • Lead the end-to-end administration of the grants management process (from concept formation through to final payment), suggesting improvements where appropriate, to enable theteam to deliver and monitor its philanthropic activity efficiently and effectively.
  • Lead the preparation and dissemination of regular and ad hoc reporting on sector/portfolio/programme performance, to ensure colleagues and partners (as required) have access to accurate and relevant management information.
  • Work closely with members of the Finance team to coordinate the forecasting of grant payments, to enable effective cash flow management and reporting within the organisation.
  • Act as \u2018Super-User\u2019 for a range of IT systems and databases for the team, ensuring they are deployed appropriately to optimise the efficiency and effectiveness of its work, and trouble- shooting issues if they arise.
  • Support the development and preparation of summary reports, board reports and portfolio investment reports, to ensure these are produced to a high standard and in a timely fashion.
  • In collaboration with partners, conduct regular reviews of programme performance to identify problems and delays and implement effective solutions.

    Sector knowledge and profile-building

    • Working closely with the relevant teams, build and maintain a range of relevant knowledge and information resources, to enable the team to access high quality intelligence, analysis and data to inform current and future programme activity.
    • Provide administrative support to assist in the production and presentation of high-quality thought leadership, PR and marketing materials for theteam, ensuring compliance with corporate branding and communications guidelines.
    • Work collaboratively with colleagues and partners across multiple locations to conduct research projects to inform EME team\u2019s grant making activities.

      Undertake other specific research projects required, as directed by members of the team.

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      ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

      Stakeholder and partner management

      • In accordance with corporate guidelines and requirements, maintain accurate and up-to-date records and systems on behalf of the team, to ensure CIFF can take a coordinated and professional approach to managing stakeholders and partners.
      • Act as the first point of contact for external enquiries about the work of the Sector or requests to partner with CIFF, to ensure these are dealt with in a professional and timely way.
      • Collate research and information on potential and current partners/stakeholders as required, to support the effective development of relationships and opportunities by the team.
      • Coordinate logistics for CIFF programme visits and ensure that visitors are adequately briefed

        Membership of the team

        • This role does not hold line management responsibility, but we expect all employees to demonstrate good leadership behaviours; this includes adopting a coaching approach with colleagues to help build skills, confidence and capability in particular areas, processes or procedures.
        • As required, support on the planning and coordination of inductions for new joiners to the team.
        • We operate a matrix structure so reporting lines can vary between specific aspects of the role.

          Requirements

          • Understanding of relevant programming in CIFF\u2019s priority impact areas
          • Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
          • Demonstrates professional, sound judgement; can think critically, objectively and strategically
          • IT proficiency (most specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
          • Previous analysis / research work experience in the private sector, public sector or an international development context relevant to programme monitoring and evaluation.
          • Strong interpersonal skills \u2013 engages with others to get the best out of them and works well as part of a team
          • Effective organisational and project management skills; able to be flexible as priorities and needs change, and works well under pressure.
          • English is CIFF\u2019s business language \u2013 we expect all of our people to display outstanding verbal and written communication skills across all aspects of their role.
          • Capacity to work in a range of cultural and socio-economic contexts, adapting style and approach appropriately and in a culturally sensitive manner to maximise effectiveness.
          • Ability to work well independently; a motivated self-starter, with good initiative and problem-solving skills

            
            

            Benefits

            Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package here at CIFF that includes, but is not limited to the following:

            • Annual leave - 25 days per annum. Increasing by 1 day after each year of service, to a maximum of 30 days.
            • Pension
            • Training allowance
            • Wellbeing allowance
            • Life insurance
            • Health insurance