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Learning Officer

Save the Children Uganda

Uganda Full time Administration
Posted: Jul 29, 2026 5 days ago Deadline: Aug 05, 2026 51 views

Job Description

Learning Officer Job Opportunity at Save the Children International Uganda (Uganda Response Innovation Lab)

Job Title: Learning Officer (Uganda Response Innovation Lab - U-RIL)
Organisation: Save the Children International Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda (Save the Children Office) with 30% field travel
Sector: NGO, Humanitarian Response, Research, Monitoring & Evaluation, Knowledge Management
Employment Type: Full-Time
Deadline: Wednesday, 5th August 2026

About Save the Children International Uganda

Save the Children International is a leading global humanitarian and development organisation working to improve the lives of children, protect their rights, and create lasting change for vulnerable communities.
The organisation works across humanitarian response, education, health, child protection, livelihoods, and resilience programmes. Save the Children partners with governments, communities, donors, and organisations to deliver sustainable solutions that improve outcomes for children and families.
Save the Children Uganda hosts the Uganda Response Innovation Lab (U-RIL), a platform that brings together humanitarian, development, government, private sector, refugee-led organisations, UN agencies, and academic institutions to strengthen innovation, collaboration, evidence generation, and learning within Uganda’s refugee response.

About the Uganda Response Innovation Lab (U-RIL)

The Response Innovation Lab (RIL) is a global network of humanitarian innovation platforms that support organisations to test, adapt, and scale solutions in crisis settings.
In Uganda, U-RIL works to strengthen the refugee response ecosystem by:
  • Supporting innovation and evidence-based programming.
  • Promoting collaboration among humanitarian actors.
  • Generating and sharing knowledge.
  • Supporting policy and programme improvements through research and learning.
The Learning Hub under U-RIL ensures that evidence, data, resources, and community experiences are collected, analysed, and shared to improve humanitarian decision-making.

Job Summary

Save the Children International Uganda is seeking a qualified and experienced Learning Officer to support learning, evidence generation, knowledge management, research, and innovation activities under the Uganda Response Innovation Lab.
The Learning Officer will coordinate learning activities, manage knowledge resources, support research processes, analyse data, organise learning events, and contribute to evidence-based decision-making within Uganda’s refugee response programmes.
The role requires a professional with strong skills in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning (MERL/MEAL), knowledge management, humanitarian programming, data analysis, and stakeholder coordination.

Purpose of the Role

The Learning Officer will work closely with the Learning Hub team to:
  • Collect and analyse evidence from humanitarian programmes.
  • Manage knowledge platforms and databases.
  • Coordinate learning activities across URRI consortia.
  • Support research studies, assessments, and documentation exercises.
  • Develop reports, learning products, publications, and presentations.
  • Promote evidence-informed programming and innovation.
The successful candidate will work independently while collaborating with Save the Children teams, implementing partners, government agencies, UN organisations, research institutions, and refugee-led organisations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Evidence Generation and Research Support
The Learning Officer will:
  • Coordinate evidence generation activities including:
    • Research studies
    • Case studies
    • Mapping exercises
    • Learning reviews
    • Assessments
    • Documentation activities
  • Support development of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
  • Design data collection approaches and learning frameworks.
  • Develop and improve research tools including:
    • Surveys
    • Questionnaires
    • Interview guides
    • Observation tools
    • Online data collection forms
  • Ensure research activities meet ethical standards, safeguarding requirements, and quality assurance principles.

2. Knowledge Management and Learning Hub Coordination

Responsibilities include:
  • Maintain and update Learning Hub databases and knowledge repositories.
  • Manage information platforms including:
    • Settlement-Level Actor Mapping (SLAM)
    • Partner directories
    • Evidence databases
    • Thematic mappings
  • Develop stakeholder contact databases.
  • Organise and manage learning resources.
  • Support documentation and sharing of humanitarian evidence and best practices.

3. Learning Events and Knowledge Sharing

The officer will:
  • Coordinate learning workshops, webinars, and dissemination events.
  • Support:
    • Reflection sessions
    • After-action reviews
    • Pause-and-reflect meetings
    • Learning forums
  • Promote knowledge exchange among humanitarian partners.
  • Support publication of learning products and reports.

4. Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting

The role involves:
  • Collecting and compiling Learning Hub performance indicators.
  • Supporting data analysis and interpretation.
  • Developing reports aligned with donor requirements.
  • Synthesising complex information into practical recommendations.
  • Supporting evidence-based programme improvements.

5. Partnership and Stakeholder Coordination

The Learning Officer will:
  • Coordinate learning activities with:
    • Government institutions
    • UN agencies
    • NGOs
    • Research organisations
    • Private sector actors
    • Refugee-led organisations
  • Work closely with consortium partners and technical teams.
  • Support stakeholder engagement at national and district levels.

6. Programme Operations Support

Responsibilities include:
  • Support procurement processes for Learning Hub activities.
  • Coordinate logistics for workshops and learning events.
  • Work with operations teams to ensure timely delivery of activities.
  • Support implementation according to organisational standards and policies.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should have:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields:
    • Social Sciences
    • Development Studies
    • Economics
    • Statistics
    • Public Policy
    • International Development
    • Monitoring and Evaluation
    • Research Methods
    • Information Management
    • Related fields

Required Experience

Candidates should have:
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience in:
    • Research
    • Evidence generation
    • Knowledge management
    • Monitoring and Evaluation
    • Learning programmes
    • Humanitarian or development projects
Experience in the following areas is an added advantage:
  • Refugee response programmes.
  • Humanitarian coordination.
  • Climate-smart agriculture.
  • Market systems development.
  • Localisation programmes.
  • Resilience and self-reliance initiatives.

Required Skills and Competencies

Research and Data Management Skills
Ability to design research approaches, manage data collection processes, analyse information, and produce evidence-based recommendations.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) Skills
Strong understanding of MEAL principles, indicators, learning frameworks, and programme improvement processes.
Knowledge Management Skills
Ability to organise, maintain, and share information through databases, repositories, reports, and digital platforms.
Analytical Skills
Ability to interpret complex information and transform data into clear reports, presentations, and recommendations.
Communication Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including:
  • Report writing
  • Presentation development
  • Documentation
  • Storytelling
Project Coordination Skills
Ability to manage multiple activities, coordinate stakeholders, organise events, and meet deadlines.
Digital Skills
Experience using:
  • Microsoft Office tools
  • Data management systems
  • Online research tools
  • Digital learning platforms

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be:
  • Curious about innovation and new approaches.
  • Passionate about humanitarian and development work.
  • Interested in research and evidence-based solutions.
  • Able to travel regularly to refugee-hosting districts.
  • A strong team player who can also work independently.
  • Skilled at building partnerships with diverse stakeholders.

Benefits of Working with Save the Children International

Employees benefit from:
  • Opportunity to work with a global humanitarian organisation.
  • Exposure to international development programmes.
  • Professional growth and learning opportunities.
  • Collaboration with diverse technical experts.
  • Opportunity to contribute to solutions improving children’s lives.

What to Include in Your CV

Applicants should highlight:
Professional Summary
Include experience in:
  • Monitoring and Evaluation.
  • Research and evidence generation.
  • Knowledge management.
  • Humanitarian programmes.
  • Data analysis.
  • Learning and documentation.
Key Skills
Include:
  • Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL)
  • Research Methods
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Knowledge Management
  • Report Writing
  • Humanitarian Coordination
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Project Coordination
  • Documentation
  • Digital Data Tools
Work Experience
Highlight achievements related to:
  • Conducting research studies.
  • Managing databases.
  • Developing reports.
  • Supporting learning events.
  • Coordinating humanitarian partners.
  • Analysing programme data.
  • Creating knowledge products.

CV Writing Tips

 Tailor your CV specifically for humanitarian and NGO work.
 Use achievement-based statements.
Example:
Weak:
"Collected programme data."
Strong:
"Coordinated data collection and analysis processes that improved evidence-based decision-making for humanitarian programmes."
 Highlight experience working with:
  • NGOs
  • UN agencies
  • Refugee programmes
  • Donor-funded projects
 Include measurable results where possible.

Cover Letter Tips

Your cover letter should explain:
  • Why you want to work with Save the Children.
  • Your experience in research, learning, and evidence generation.
  • Examples of knowledge management projects you have supported.
  • Your understanding of humanitarian response and innovation.
  • How your skills will strengthen U-RIL and the Learning Hub.

Interview Preparation Tips

Prepare to answer questions about:
  • Your experience managing research and learning activities.
  • How you collect and analyse programme data.
  • Examples of reports or learning products you have developed.
  • How you organise stakeholder workshops.
  • Your experience working in humanitarian settings.
  • How evidence can improve programme decisions.
  • Your ability to travel and work with refugee communities.

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit:
  • Updated CV
  • Cover Letter
The documents should be combined into a single application document.
Applicants should also include:
  • Current remuneration details.
  • Expected salary information.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 5th August 2026




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  • Job Type: Full time
  • Experience Level: Intermediate
  • Education Level: Bachelors
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Category: Administration
  • Location: Uganda
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