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Raising the Village
Job title
Supervisor
Insights and Learning Manager.
Location
Senior Manager Data Insights &
Innovation
Experience
5+ years
Department
VENN
Travel
Required
About Us:
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At Raising The Village (RTV), we are dedicated to eradicating ultra-poverty in Sub
Saharan Africa. As a dynamic, rapidly growing international development organization,
we’ve assembled a team of over 250 passionate individuals in Uganda, alongside an
additional 17 professionals in North America and 15 in Rwanda. Together, we are
committed to elevating communities out of ultra-poverty by implementing innovative
solutions and leveraging advanced data analytics to drive impact.
To date, our holistic approach has positively impacted over 1 million lives since 2012, and
we’re poised to achieve even greater milestones, aiming to assist 1 million individuals
annually by 2027. Our growth and success are fueled by the invaluable support of global
partners who share our vision of sustainable change. Learn more about our impactful
programs at www.raisingthevillage.org
The Venn department is the data and technology backbone of our organization,
connecting advanced analytics and custom software tools with field implementation to
ensure data-informed decision-making at every level.
Job Description
The Insights and Learning Manager is a pivotal role, responsible for transforming
complex data into actionable insights, overseeing experimental learning projects, and
ensuring RTV’s programs adapt effectively based on evidence. You will drive learning
cycles across program teams, leveraging routine data, evaluation findings, and pilot
learnings to refine our program methodology and scale evidence-based interventions.
You will directly supervise the Research and pilots team of the department and will work
closely with the other Venn department units, AL (Applied Learning) team, and program
implementation
Key Responsibilities
1. Program Insights & Learning Integration
● Lead the synthesis of program insights from various data sources, including
Baseline Household Survey, Annual Household Survey, Standards Evaluation, and
Check-ins.
● Translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights for different
stakeholders.
● Facilitate reflection and learning sessions across teams to foster evidence-based
program adaptation.
2. Experimental Designs & Pilots
● Lead the design and oversight of critical learning experiments, pilots, and
restricted projects.
● Define learning agendas, contribute to the development of experiment
frameworks and ensure proper data capture for all pilots.
● Synthesise and ensure documentation of key learnings to inform strategic
decisions and promote scaling of successful interventions.
3. Cross-Team Collaboration
● Serve as the learning and feedback bridge between the Venn and Applied
Learning.
● Contribute to discussions regarding tool development and dashboard refinement
and program measurement improvements.
4. Team Leadership
● Manage, mentor, and support the professional growth of the Research and Data
Analysts.
● Provide effective coaching, performance management, and opportunities for
professional development.
● Promote a collaborative, high-performance, and outcome-oriented team culture.
5. Evidence for Reporting & Partnerships
● Contribute significantly to funder reporting by generating insightful analyses and
packaging compelling evidence.
● Ensure high-quality documentation of results from experiment tests, restricted
projects and learning pilots.
● Support engagement with external stakeholders through data-driven
presentations and reports.
Professional Requirements
● Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Data Science, M&E, or related field
(Master’s preferred).
● Minimum 5 years’ experience in program monitoring, evaluation, and learning in
the development sector.
● Proven leadership in managing multi-disciplinary teams and fostering a learning
culture.
● Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences, including
executive leadership and donors.
● Strategic thinking, adaptability, and high attention to detail
Technical Requirements
● Strong skills in statistical analysis and data visualization (Stata, R, Python, Power
BI, Tableau).
● Expertise in designing and managing MEL systems, outcome tracking, and
learning frameworks.
● Experience with impact measurement methods, including experimental and quasi
experimental designs.
● Ability to translate qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights.
Raising The Village is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and
inclusion. We highly encourage female candidates to apply.
