Location: Worldwide
Job Code: 873
# of Openings: 1
Description
Director- Effective Development Group- Evaluation and
results management
- Executive
leadership role
- Establish
framework for monitoring and evaluation of Group projects
- Thought
Leadership
- Best
in Class
- Based
in either Brisbane, London or Washington, D.C.
EDG is a specialised corporate support unit within the GRM
Futures group which will operate across all clients and Business Units (BU's)
providing thought leadership and setting guidelines for the BU's to follow with
regard to the definition, tracking and reporting of project results/impact. EDG
will establish its credentials as "best in class" in the evaluation
and results management space of the international development world (both
public and private sector). This will be done through a combination of
selected strategic assignments for our existing and other clients, as well as
through participation in international conferences and symposia, and the
publication of thought pieces and peer reviewed papers - the primary focus of
EDG's work will however be internal support to the group and the application of
best practices.
Reporting to the Group Managing Director, and based in
either Brisbane, London or Washington, D.C., the position will lead and oversee
the management of the Effective Development Group. The overall strategy for
this position is to provide thought and general leadership to establish GRM Futures
Group as a world leader in development effectiveness and value. In establishing
an effective framework for monitoring and evaluation of Group projects, EDG
ensures that each project can be audited for its return to stakeholders
including evidence of impact. The end goal is the expansion of the
international development business of the GRM Futures group both with
traditional bi-lateral donors but more importantly into the new modalities of
development funding involving private sector funding. This will be done through
supporting the client focused Business Units (BU’s) to build strong portfolios
with key bilateral and private sector clients. This role will also work with
these BU’s to pursue new client and business opportunities that utilise GRM’s
core international development skills and experience.
Minimum education and experience required
- Relevant
master's degree or PhD (preferred) with strong quantitative
analytical content.
- Minimum
10 years management experience at a senior level incl. 15 years in results
tracking and reporting for international development programs.
- Experience
in establishing development effectiveness and development audit functions
for global development organisations.
- Recognition
of individual's development effectiveness and return on investment
expertise through publication and conference presentation.
- Experience
in directing, managing, implementing and evaluating large complex programs
demonstrating capacity in performance management.
- Experience
in the application of technology tools and systems for results monitoring
and reporting.
- Experience
in private sector international development space would be highly
preferred.
Key competencies and professional expertise required
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability
to build strong relationships with clients.
- Strong
focus on systems, impact and results.
- Application
of performance risk management and monitoring tools
- Strong
management skills with ability to mentor, coach, lead, develop and
evaluate staff.
- Ability
to manage personnel and achieve results across a matrix management
structure.
- Proven
record of building and managing teams and creating an enabling work
environment.
- Strong
writing and presentation skills as well as attention to detail and
quality.
- This
position will have global accountability and as such a willingness to
travel on a regular basis is essential.
To register your interest, please email your CV directly
to Diane.marker@grminternational.com.
Applications will close Tuesday 19th August 2014
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