This is a remote position.

Job Description

Diversity, Inclusion & Localisation Practice Lead

 

Summary

The Humanitarian Impact Institute (HII) is in an exciting period of growth, having just rebranded from the European Sustainable Development Organisation (ESDO). The rebrand is a reflection of our increasing focus on humanitarian operations. In particular our Diversity, Inclusion and Localisation Practice has grown considerably since its inception in 2023. We are looking for a full-time Partner-level leader to grow this practice's influence and impact across the industry. 

 

This is a permanent, full time role working remotely or in-person in Dublin.

 

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years’ experience in multi-sectoral humanitarian M&E, with a specialisation in diversity, inclusion, gender and/or localisation. The role is ideal for an experienced evaluator who wants to be part of a team and join HII's highest level of management.

 

The Role 

This role will lead one of HII’s four practices, the Diversity, Inclusion & Localisation Practice. This Practice delivers evaluations, consulting and research projects designed to advance diversity, inclusion and localisation across the humanitarian and development sectors. We work globally but with a focus on MENA, south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. 

 

HII is dedicated to increasing the impact of humanitarian and emergency responses, as well as development programs globally. You will be supervising a team motivated to advance inclusion and equity. Your key role will be to build lasting client relationships and deliver high quality projects for them.

 

The role involves:

• Building lasting client relationships in key client organisations and geographies;
  
• Delivering a large portfolio of mostly MEAL and consulting projects;
  
• Attracting, developing and retaining a high performing team within the practice;
  Providing support, guidance and expertise into the design, delivery and completion of MEAL projects to ensure they are delivered to high quality standards;
• Providing strategic advice to both the teams in your practice and other practices within HII;
  
• Help ensure high levels of technical competency across all projects;
  
• Ensure all M&E projects are intersectional, conflict, disability and gender sensitive.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• 15+ years of experience in humanitarian monitoring and evaluation with a solid track record of humanitarian evaluations;
•    The highest standards of writing;
•    A specialisation in diversity, inclusion, gender and/or localisation in multi-sectoral environments;
•    Knowledge of business development processes;
•    Mixed methods quant and qual experience;  
•    Complete natural fluency in written and spoken English;
•    Be completely aligned with our values and our goals on diversity, inclusion and localisation; and possess
•    High levels of credibility in the industry.

Benefits

We have a social mission to increase impact in humanitarian and emergency responses and development programs globally.

This role will have a competitive base salary and will also be eligible for annual performance based payments.

In addition:

• you can work from anywhere in the world;
• work flexibly to cater for carers, parents and other circumstances;
• generous leave provisions;
• work with an exceptional team on important projects; and
• take a central role in building an impactful organisation.

 

Your application should include a Cover Letter and a CV. The Cover Letter should provide examples of your past experience that show how you meet the requirements of the role. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the role is closed.