R4D - Results For Development Institute Inc

Senior Programme Manager, Innovation

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Last update: Oct 18, 2022 Last update: Oct 18, 2022

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Deadline: Nov 30, 2022 Deadline for applications has passed
Location: UK UK
Job type:Contract, 12 months +
Languages:
EnglishEnglish
Work experience: Min 7 years
Date posted:Oct 18, 2022
Expected starting date:As soon as possible

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Description

Results for Development (R4D) is a leading non-profit global development partner. We collaborate with change agents around the world — government officials, civil society leaders and social innovators — to create strong systems that support healthy, educated people. We help our partners move from knowing their goal to knowing how to reach it. We combine global expertise in health, education and nutrition with analytic rigor, practical support for decision-making and implementation and access to peer problem-solving networks. Together with our partners, we build self-sustaining systems that serve everyone and deliver lasting results. Then we share what we learn so others can achieve results for development, too.

We have a unique and vibrant culture at R4D. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of our work environment and help advance our mission. Diversity—of ideas, identities, perspectives and backgrounds—is vital to who we are and what we do. We seek people who embrace these values and will help reinforce them. Our work culture is collaborative, creative and entrepreneurial. We operate based on trust and respect. Teams across the organization frequently collaborate on programmatic work and support each other in continuously building a better R4D.

About the Innovation Practice

Around the world, individuals and institutions are finding new ways to work faster and smarter to address pressing challenges in health, education, and nutrition systems. By adapting innovations to different contexts, creating novel approaches and solutions, and anticipating possible futures, these change agents are delivering better outcomes for citizens and challenging systemic inequalities.

In partnership with change agents, we facilitate the scale-up of innovations — addressing supply and demand-side barriers to scaling the impact of individuals or cohorts of innovations. We also facilitate the strengthening of innovation ecosystems — addressing specific gaps, weaknesses and inefficiencies in the environment that are constraining innovation and scaling processes.

To achieve these goals, we work with a range of innovation ecosystem actors, including social entrepreneurs, governments, civil society organizations, and development agencies. Read more about the practice and some examples of our flagship programs here.

Opportunity

R4D is seeking up to two Senior Programme Managers to join our Innovation Practice, based in London. This opportunity represents a chance to work with a highly collaborative team that embraces innovation and learning together, taking ownership of critical components of the team’s portfolio. Experience working in the field of Equity & Inclusion and/or Systems Innovation and/or technology Innovation is highly desirable.

The Innovation Practice operates a matrixed resourcing structure, with team members feeding into different programmes and projects in line with their expertise and programme resourcing needs. An integral member of the Innovation Team, the Programme Manager will therefore be responsible for leading the successful implementation of a number of projects within the Innovation portfolio as well as contributing technical expertise in the innovation scaling process, innovation/entrepreneurship ecosystems, and/or innovation policy and practice.

The right person for this role will be an entrepreneurial, strategic, and highly organized individual. They will have a strong track record of managing multiple projects and programmes involving: detailed work planning, collaboration across geographically disbursed teams, funder engagement, management of multiple contracts and partnerships (including with innovation and/or public sector actors), risk management, and ensuring the production of high-quality deliverables.

The role will report to the Senior Programme Director, Innovation (based in London) or Associate Director, Innovation (based in London). The position may over time adopt management responsibility for other Innovation team members.
Responsibilities

1.Innovation Practice Strategy & Management
Lead elements of the Innovation Practice strategy.
Contribute to the development of the Innovation Practice, e.g. through production of thought
leadership, development/improvement of Practice methods and tools, operational improvement
initiatives and recruitment as required.
Lead development of funding proposals for business development opportunities.
Line manage / supervise small teams of other Innovation Practice team members, providing coaching
and direction to set goals, develop their skills, priorities their work, deliver quality products and
complete performance reviews.
Represent the Innovation Practice and R4D at other meetings, conferences and events as required.
Contribute to R4D internal networks and improvement initiatives.
2. Project / Programme management
Independently lead significant components of large, complex programmes and/or projects.
Develop and execute team workplans.
Produce / oversee the production of high-quality deliverables.
Proactively identify and manage risks and issues and manage sensitive topics and issues with
empathy to achieve preferred outcomes.
Manage the development of funder reporting.
Oversee operational processes such as procurement, budgeting, resourcing
Lead internal evaluation of how work is progressing on programmes / projects.
3. Partner engagement
Establish and maintain strong relationships with project partners including funders and implementing
partners at country and global levels.
Create crisp, impactful content and effectively adapt it for presentation to relevant audiences.
Plan and lead engaging and productive meetings and workshops with funders and partners.
4. Technical input
Independently lead the production of technical / analytical products such as articles, reports, tools
and frameworks including effectively structuring complex analytical problems and high-quality
qualitative and quantitative analytics.
Manage small teams to produce technical deliverables and provide direction on the content,
structure, etc.
Provide technical and quality review of project deliverables as required.
Significantly contribute to the development of new knowledge and approaches within given project
areas, and/or begin work in some new areas.

Qualifications and experience

MA/MSc with 7+ years of experience. The qualification would ideally be in global development, public health/administration, business/management, or another relevant field. Candidates with other qualifications offering equivalent levels of experience may also be considered.
Programme and project management experience in global development. A professional qualification in project/ programme management is desirable.
Experience working in the fields of Equity & Inclusion and/or Systems Innovation and/or Technology Innovation is highly desirable.
Experience managing complex, multi-country FCDO and/or other large donor funded programmes, including managing multiple sub-contractors / sub-grantees / partners.
Understanding of the innovation and scaling process and innovation ecosystems. Experience working directly with innovators/entrepreneurs and/or other innovation ecosystem actors is highly desirable.
Experience with innovation methodologies such as user centered design / agile / adaptive learning is desirable.
Sectoral experience in R4D’s priority areas of health, education or nutrition is preferred.
Impeccable writing, communication and presentation skills (e.g. in-person/virtual presentations, meeting facilitation, etc.) for high-level stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in leading teams and line management of multiple individuals working in a matrixed environment across multiple programmes/projects.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate partnerships with a diversity of different development actors - both country and global levels.
Strategic and creative problem solver.
High level of organization and attention to detail.
Able to work independently in a fast-changing environment, taking initiative and balancing competing demands.
Highly collaborative and approachable team member who is enthusiastic about supporting the Innovation team and working closely with others at R4D.
Willingness to travel occasionally based on project needs (max. 3-4 weeks per year).
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the UK.

Potential Salary: GBP £53,000 – 69,000. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

With many of the initiatives within our portfolio at an exciting stage of development/implementation, we are eager to find someone who is able to start as soon as possible. As a result, we will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis as we receive strong applications.