Evaluation and Learning Coordinator

Evaluation and Learning CoordinatorLocation :Hybrid. Option to work from home anywhere in the UK if requested. Apply by Monday 24th November 2025 at MiddayAbout Restless DevelopmentRestless Development is a global non profit agency. We support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. We are independently registered and governed in nine countries (India Nepal Sierra Leone Tanzania Uganda UK USA Zambia and Zimbabwe) bound together by our vision for youth power. We run youth-led programmes to tackle the issues that young people care about the most. We also run the Youth Collective a growing network of over 4000 local youth civil society groups and organisations in 185 countries. We are committed to creating an agency that walks the talk on power shifting using the power shifting checklist both internally and externally.Our approach to safeguardingRestless Development considers the welfare and protection of children young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyones responsibility and we expect all of our staff volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by ourSafeguarding Policy.About the RoleThe 4.5m Young Gamechangers Fund (YGF) is an exciting UK funding initiative that provides grants of up to 20000 a year to young people transforming communities into safer more sustainable and more inclusive places to live. Funding is provided by the Co-op Foundation Co-op and #iwill fund and is delivered in partnership by Restless Development Global Fund for Children and the Co-op addition to funding successful applicants also get access to peer support networks training and mentoring. Importantly the fund is co-designed with young activists through a Youth Steering Group. All elements of the programme are youth-led and grantee centred with a commitment to seeking input from young people at all stages.The Evaluation and Learning Coordinator will play a leading role in ensuring that the Young Gamechangers Fund is accurately reported and represented.We are looking for someone who is excited by youth leadership and measuring the clear impacts of this. You are organised and can manage multiple tasks enjoy helping people work through strategic and operational challenges and are comfortable managing relationships with diverse stakeholders.The role will involve working closely with colleagues based within Global Fund for Children (GFC) our delivery partner on the fund the Co-op Foundation Co-op and #iwill Fund as well as our Evaluation and Learning Partner TSIP. You will be part of Restless Developments growing team in the UK that supports our network of young leaders to understand the impacts they are having and measure the work happening across the funds deliverables.Job title :Evaluation and LearningCoordinator.Location :Hybrid. Option to work from home anywhere in the UK if requested.Salary : 31000 gross per annumPreferred start date: December 2025Length of contract: Fixed-term until August 2026Visa requirement :Must have the right to work in the UKOther requirements :Must have a full drivers licence and access to reliable and roadworthy vehicle.Reports to :UK Programme ManagerExpected travel :Travel to London for staff meetings and other areas in the UK. Evening and weekend work for which time off in lieu will be given. Expenses for travel and work outside working hours will be given according to our policy.Key Responsibilities:Data Reporting CoordinationCoordinate the completion of data reporting from grantees including collecting project data (e.g. delivery method reach IMD) at the start and end of projects.Communicate instructions clearly to grantees and provide ongoing reminders and support for MEL processes required.Contribute to the design and implementation of the funds close down procedure to ensure accurate data collection and reflection.Produce lead appraisal processes and disseminate end-of-month reports hosting team meetings to ensure up to date data collection and reflections are included.Stakeholder ManagementLiaise with partners to share updates feedback and potential improvements for the fund and reporting processes.Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on the progress successes and challenges of the fund.Hold the relationship with the funds evaluation and learning partner to ensure products align with RestlessDevelopments values and accessibility standards.Translating technical reporting data in an accessible way for wider non-technical audiences.Grantee Support:Directly liaise with grantees to answer questions about impact measurement and assisting them with reasonable requests for example supporting the design of a Theory of Change.Assist the delivery team with grantee support across other areas where possible.OthersUndertake any other duties as requestedWe are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with ourValues.Skills and ExperienceEssentialProven experience in monitoring evaluation and learning (MEL) including data collection analysis and reporting.Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical data into accessible insights for diverse audiences.Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail managing multiple reporting deadlines effectively.Confident working with digital tools for data management and reporting (e.g. Airtable Excel Google Forms).Skilled in stakeholder coordination and relationship management across partners funders and internal teams.Commitment to inclusion accessibility and participatory learning approaches.DesirablesExperience of working with young people. Experience of working with under18s also desirable.Experience managing or supporting reporting processes for grants or funded programmes.Ability to present data and learning creatively through visuals or storytelling.Experience working with external evaluation partners or consultancies.Understanding of the youth community or social impact sectors.Experience supporting or training others in MEL processes.Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employerand welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender marital status social status caste race ethnic origin religious belief age HIV status disability or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.What we do for youRemunerationWe are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global addition to salary we offer pension contributions and other benefits in accordance with the local Hub.Values and CultureAt Restless Development were proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognised by staff young people donors and others who we work with. Beyond this we have a culture of recognising and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.Work-life BalanceIt goes without saying that we work hard at Restless Development. We also recognise the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance by offering:24 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays and with an extra day of annual leave given for each full year of service up to a maximum of 28 days).Birthday LeaveAccess to flexible working.Generous study leave maternity paternity or adoption leave and other leave allowances.Professional DevelopmentRestless Developmentis proud to be an employer who recognises potential and invests in the development of its staff. We are committed to the professional development of our staff through:Empowering opportunities to work on significant projects which stretch and inspire staff allowing them to develop on-the-job.Regular performance management.Training and development opportunities including supporting our staff to identify mentors both within and outside of the agency.Quarterly Staff Workshops for all staff to give and receive agency updates receive training and socialise.Travel and Medical InsuranceWhen travelling abroad with work all staff will be covered by Restless Developments travel insurance. Any additional insurances/benefits will be shared with the successful applicant and are dependent on the country of hire.How to ApplyPlease submit your CV and anexpression of interestthat provides tangible examples of how your skills knowledge and experience will support your ability to perform the key priorities outlined in the above job description (using no more than 750 words)Apply by Monday 24th November 2025. For more tips on how to apply visit our websitehere.Click here to return to Restless Developments websiteRequired Experience:Manager Key Skills Aerospace Engineering,Data Entry,Business Management,Flexcube,Contract Employment Type : Contract Experience: years Vacancy: 1