This is a high responsibility role that promises tremendous growth potential, with the chance to work across multiple geographies. The position of Senior Analyst, at Bridges Outcomes, will support education projects funded by Sustainable Development Goals Outcomes Fund (SDG OF). Reporting to the Programme Manager, the primary focus of this position will be the successful delivery of the Sierra Leone Early Childhood Education (SLECE) initiative. However, we also anticipate this role to play a significant part in contributing to Ghana Education Outcomes Programme (GEOP) and Rwanda Early Childhood Education Programme, leveraging overlapping themes and collaborative opportunities across these impactful projects.

Sierra Leone Early Childhood Education (SLECE)

The Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) has partnered with the Education Outcomes Fund (EOF) and Lego Foundation to design and support SLECE to achieve the following goals:

1.        Opening of new community-based centres that meet minimum safety requirements defined by GoSL.

2.       Increased access using children’s attendance measured at various points in time.

3.       Quality of settings & practices. Using local ECCE standards to measure structural quality (i.e., physical settings) and BEQI to measure process quality (i.e., teaching interactions, including the implementation of play-based pedagogy).

4. Improved children’s holistic development outcomes for children 3-5 using IDELA. 

Interventions are expected to be implemented across 3 contractual lots, each with its own delivery partner and unique approach. SDG OF is partnering with three different delivery partners, BRAC, Plan International and ChildFund, for delivery in all lots. Implementation for SLECE is expected to start in December 2024 and is expected to conclude in December 2028.

Ghana Education Outcomes Programme (GEOP)

The Government of Ghana has obtained World Bank’s funding to support the government’s strategy to improve basic education in Ghana, called Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP). Part of this programme of work has been commissioned based on outcomes with the objective of “strengthening support for schools and Out of School Children (OOSC)”.

The programme will be delivered in approximately 22 rural districts, along with Kumasi and Accra urban centres. The rural districts are grouped into six contracting Lots with 85-100 schools each, with the two urban centres acting as another Lot. The programme will consist of two key components: (1) Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) to support OOSC transition into mainstream schools and (2) Mainstream School Improvement Programme (MSIP) to support learning in GALOP beneficiary schools.

 Out of the 6 rural lots, SDGOF is partnering with 2 different delivery partners, Rising and School for Life, to support interventions in Lot 3 and Lot 6. Implementation for GEOP started in January 2023 and is expected to conclude in December 2026. SDG OF is also partnering with Plan International to deliver in the Rural Lot from October 2024 to December 2026, this lot will only have the ALP component.

Rwanda Early Childhood Education Programme is currently in its procurement phase, with more details of the design expected to be finalised by end of the year 2025.

For more details, visit https://www.bridgesoutcomespartnerships.org/

1.        Purpose

The Impact Senior Analyst will be accountable for:

·       Strategically guiding delivery partners in the development and implementation of effective MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) strategies.

·       Enhancing the data capabilities of delivery partners, with a strategic emphasis on effective decision-making.

·       Developing robust predictive models and frameworks that enable the team to forecast outcome achievements with confidence.

·       Creating and disseminating actionable insights and learnings to support delivery partners and internal teams, emphasizing strategic problem-solving to enhance outcomes.

·       Ensuring that delivery partners within the programme adopt data-driven approaches to continuously refine and improve service delivery.

·       Leading and standardizing data analysis efforts across programmes, driving improvements in services, systems, and processes through collaborative work with the team.

·       Spearheading the development of templates and process frameworks that empower delivery partners to achieve operational excellence.

·       Overseeing and fulfilling comprehensive reporting requirements, including the preparation of impact assessments and reports for commissioners and the board.

·       Strategically supporting financial processes by overseeing invoicing and budgeting to enhance financial efficiency and sustainability of projects.

2.       Key Responsibilities

Delivery Impact

·       Contribute to the development of an M&E framework for each education programme, with special focus on SLECE, that monitors the impact of projects and progress towards strategic and operational objectives.

·       Facilitate collaboration among data analyst teams from delivery partners to proactively address challenges and co-create solutions aimed at enhancing service delivery

Process Improvement

·       Lead strategic initiatives to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.

·       Refine and adapt existing working files and tools to optimize usability and performance, while evaluating current practices and identifying opportunities for substantial improvements.

·       Identify opportunities for process automation and improving utilisation of management data

Data Analysis

·       Deliver high-quality statistical analysis and comprehensive impact reports to engage diverse stakeholders and provide meaningful insights that include short, medium, and long-term projections for enhanced programme impact.

·       Ensure the relevance and effectiveness of data dashboards by integrating early warning systems to highlight priority areas for action.

·       Provide mentorship and strategic oversight to M&E teams within delivery partners, ensuring the effective completion of roles and responsibilities.

·       Maintain meticulous attention to detail and ensure high standards of grammar and accuracy in all documentation.

Data Integrity

·       Collate and update volumetric and programme data and systems, continually developing and refining data collection processes.

·       Strengthen data reliability by enhancing data flow from beneficiaries through to final reporting.

·       Ensure compliance with data protection legislations when retaining and sharing information.

·       Identify opportunities for process automation and ease of access to information.

Impact Presentation

·       Deliver consistent, aggregated representations of project performance against targets, ensuring clear and compelling presentations.

·       Partner closely with the Programme Director and Manager to create and deliver engaging and accurate programme outcome presentations.

·       Tailor communication to suit varied audiences, including formal presentations for high-level stakeholders.

Relationship Management

·       Collaborate with Analyst colleagues to streamline data processes, minimizing manual interventions where possible.

·       Foster strong, professional relationships with delivery partners to ensure a positive and effective engagement experience with BOP.

·       Work collaboratively with finance and investment teams to monitor programme invoicing and maintain awareness of the intersection between outcome achievement and the financial status of the project.

·       Actively contribute to stakeholder meetings and forums, demonstrating focus and attentiveness to discussions

3.       Experience, Skills, and Abilities

To take on the above responsibilities, we will be looking for you to demonstrate strengths in the following competencies:

·       1 to 3 three years relevant post-graduate professional experience in education, international development, consulting, or similar sectors.

·       Curious and Inquisitive: You crave knowledge and consistently seek learning opportunities.  You look for patterns and ask questions that nobody else has thought to ask.

·       Data and Analytical Skills: You are good with numerical data and analysis and can accurately assimilate information and develop critical insights to inform decisions.

·       Problem Solving: You can make sense of something complex and recommend practical solutions.

·       Adaptable:  You can adapt easily to changes in work. You are flexible and act as an advocate for change.

·       Communication: You can confidently communicate your ideas verbally and in writing. You can simplify complexities and adapt your communication so others can understand.

·       Autonomy: You take ownership of your tasks and can plan and manage your own time to achieve them.

·       Relationship Building and Teamwork: You can build credible and trusting relationships internally and externally, including with people from different cultures and backgrounds.

·       Attention to Detail: You are detail-focused and ensure the work you produce is accurate and of a high quality.

·       IT and Data Analytic Skills: You have a strong working knowledge and understanding of Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and you embrace the opportunity to learn new IT applications.

·       Previous Power BI experience would be advantageous.

·       Ability and desire to travel to Sierra Leone and similar contexts.

Benefits

To reward your hard work and dedication, we offer a competitive salary package and exceptional opportunities for growth, working alongside a global team of market leaders in outcome-based contracts.

What we will offer you

We are a flexible working employer and we will support you to ensure you achieve a healthy work life balance.

• You will be joining an incredibly dedicated, vibrant, dynamic and talented team of people who are deeply passionate about services which improve people’s lives and public sector reform.

• You will get 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 days for bank holidays plus a birthday leave day and 2 additional ‘gifted’ day/s between Christmas and New Year.

• We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.

• We offer 4 x Life Insurance, Income Protection Insurance and Wellbeing benefits & resources, including YuLife which provides easy access to wellbeing tools, benefits and support services and the opportunity to earn rewards for wellbeing management

• We also offer Private Medical Insurance on successful completion of your probation period.

• You will be able to access Learning and Development opportunities.

Application process

The closing date for applications is 9am 9th December

First round interviews are likely to take place w/c 16th December