Senior Manager, Evidence & Insights

About the role

Girl Effect Ethiopia is seeking a senior manager to lead the Evidence and Insights function. The role designs and oversees research tools that capture the needs, behaviours and realities of adolescent girls and young people, ensuring programmes are built on solid evidence from the outset.

Key responsibilities

• Design quantitative and qualitative research tools and knowledge‑building strategies for pre‑, during‑ and post‑program phases.
• Lead implementation of the research and evidence strategy, overseeing survey design, data collection, analysis and rapid reporting.
• Present findings as direct inputs into programme design, translating evidence into actionable recommendations for gender, safeguarding and senior stakeholders.
• Continuously evaluate Girl Effect’s products, services and projects, tracking performance and outcomes beyond periodic reporting.
• Manage the market research budget, prioritising resources for maximum impact.
• Develop partnerships with local and international research organisations for cost‑sharing and joint learning.
• Collaborate with programme leads, gender and SBCC managers, safeguarding and creative teams to ensure research informs product development.

Required profile

• Proven ability to design complex quantitative and qualitative research projects, especially for social and behaviour change.
• Experience managing fieldwork processes for both qualitative and quantitative data collection.
• Strong lateral thinking with a track record of bringing fresh approaches to traditional research challenges.
• Excellent attention to detail, prioritising quality and rigor in all research outputs.
• Ability to communicate research findings clearly to non‑expert audiences.
• Passion for improving the lives of adolescent girls worldwide.
• Fluent in English and Amharic, both written and spoken.