Learning and Insights Advisor - LEARN

Learning Agenda & Knowledge Generation

• Fostering learning. Develop and implement a learning and knowledge management strategy to systematically capture analyze and share insights from RAPURE initiatives.
• Support evidencebased decision making for the program through opportunity assessments synthesizing research and aligning evidence dissemination with the needs of partners and stakeholders to drive replication and scaling efforts
• Establish metrics tools and methodologies to assess project impact innovation adoption and market transformation. Identify scalable best practices case studies and knowledge gaps to shape future interventions and investment decisions.
• Work closely with the Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL) and Communication team through close follow up and coordination of their work to ensure learnings are datadriven and linked to impact measurement frameworks.

Capacity Building & Stakeholder Engagement

• Design and deliver training programs workshops and peertopeer learning exchanges for project partners policymakers cooperatives and private sector actors.
• Strengthen the capacity of farmers processors and value chain actors to integrate RAPURE solutions effectively.
• Collaborate with academic institutions research organizations and industry experts to bridge knowledge gaps drive innovation and promote crosssector collaboration.
• Establish and support multistakeholder platforms to facilitate crosssectoral learning and engagement.

Knowledge Sharing & Strategic Communication

• Develop learning products such as case studies reports toolkits and policy briefs to disseminate key findings and best practices.
• Lead the creation of an RAPURE knowledge hub providing a repository for research tools case studies and sectoral insights.
• Organize crosscountry learning events exchange visits and knowledgesharing workshops. Coordinate task of communications and advocacy teams to design campaigns stakeholder engagement materials and strategic knowledgesharing events.
• Represent the project in conferences policy dialogues and learning forums to elevate RAPURE solutions and sectorwide learning.

Adaptive Learning & Continuous Improvement

• Promote iterative learning cycles ensuring project strategies evolve based on realtime evidence feedback and field experiences.
• Facilitate reflection sessions and afteraction reviews to continuously refine program interventions and policy recommendations.
• Coordinate the M&E team work to integrate learning outcomes into project decisionmaking and strategy adjustments.
• Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation supporting pilot initiatives and rapid learning processes.

Policy Influence & Institutional Strengthening

• Support policy engagement and advocacy efforts by translating learning insights into policy recommendations that enhance RAPURE integration.
• Strengthen institutional frameworks by ensuring evidencebased decisionmaking shapes sectoral policies financing mechanisms and investment priorities.
• Engage with government agencies donors private sector actors and multistakeholder platforms to drive alignment on RAPURE knowledge and sector transformation.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a specialized/relevant technical field.
•  Minimum 8 years experience in development work and project implementation or knowledge management institutional strengthening  
• Substantial experience (at least 6 years) in knowledge management learning institutional strengthening in the context of international development cooperation.
• Demonstrated experience in integrating renewable energy solutions into agricultural systems.
• Strong background in capacitybuilding training and knowledgesharing methodologies.
• Experience in multistakeholder engagement policy advocacy and marketbased approaches for PURE and/or sustainable agriculture.
• Knowledge of policy frameworks investment models and financial mechanisms for supporting PURE and RA nexus.
• Excellent communication facilitation and negotiation skills to engage diverse stakeholders.

Additional Information :

Contract Type: National Fulltime

Expected start date: June 1 2025

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Contract Duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability.

How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on April 14 2025. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality.
If your experience and skills match the positions requirements we will contact you to advise on the next steps in the recruitment process.

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