Consultant

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Consultant – Human Development - 12 month fixed term contract Location: Brighton (you don’t need to be in the office every day, travel to the office would be expected for key company and team events which are typically once a month) Remote or hybrid: H ybrid ( UK working only ) Contract: 12 month FTC Hours: Full time 37.5 per week Salary: £40,000 pa depending on experience Closing date: Tuesday 16th September (Please note, we will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis, early applications are encouraged) About Itad We are a global consultancy providing evidence, learning and strategy services to help solve complex challenges. We aim to build a more equitable , sustainable, and secure world by helping organisations use evidence to learn and take action . In fast-moving, complex environments, we create space to reflect, make sense of change, and enable informed decisions. Through evidence, insight, and learning, we unlock strategies for better performance and lasting change. The Human Development Practice The Human Development practice at Itad , provides evaluation, learning and strategy services to a diverse range of clients, including bilateral governments ( FCDO, DHSC), multinational agencies ( Gavi , Global Fund, UNITAID) and foundations ( Wellcome Trust, Novo Nordisk and Gates ) . We oversee a dynamic and rapidly evolving portfolio focused around s ix core areas of expertise: 1. global health security (GHS); 2. sexual and reproductive health & rights (SRHR); 3. health systems strengthening (HSS); 4. global health architecture and strategy; 5. climate and health; and 6. education . We also work in other health areas as opportunity arises, encouraging our team members to develop their own specialisms within the practice. By joining our growing team, you will work alongside a diverse and dynamic group of people who are driven by a commitment to improve the lives of people and our planet. Examples from our growing portfolio include: G lobal Health Security : evaluating the 23 - country Fleming Fund for over nine years, supporting adaptive management of this flagship anti-microbial resistance surveillance programme. We are also evaluating COVAX for Gavi, and we are conducting a mid-term review of the Pandemic Fund for the World Bank . We also lead the TPM and evaluation for FCDO’s Tackling Deadly Diseases in Africa 2 programme. Strategy: we have evaluated the Global Fund’s strategy on several occasions, supported GAVI’s strategy implementation through theories of change, and supported UNITAID and WHO in shaping their work. We support the tripartite of Wellcome , NNF and Gates to better understand and adapt its joint programme of ground-breaking work , including programmes using Artificial Intelligence and supporting early antibiotic discovery . SRHR: evaluating Gates’ Adolescents 360, a youth-led, three-country participative evaluation, and acting as learning partner for FCDOs 26-country Women’s Integrated Sexual Health programme As an innovative learning exchange, s upporting Wellcome Trust’s three African research consortia to generate cutting edge research on climate and health to support policy impact at a continental level . The Role We are recruiting for mi d -level Consultant to join the team to work on projects across the human development portfolio. They will contribute to the successful technical delivery and management of projects, build and own relationships with key client stakeholders, contribute to business development activities, share learning through knowledge products and external conferences and events, and be a part of maintaining our excellent reputation with our clients. We place emphasis on individual agency and encourage an entrepreneurial approach to creating your own portfolio of work in areas of particular interest, from active sales, to bid writing through to delivery. The core technical strengths of all our consultants are focused around four key areas: As an evidence advocate you will use a range of data and analysis tools to apply in a structured and systematic way to produce evidence-based findings. As a change agent you can effectively analyse and interpret data to support evidence based discussions and use strong client facing skills to deliver this. As a project manager you will have demonstrated your ability to pro-actively manage clients whilst building trust, ensuring a quality focus throughout, supported by clear commercial project management skills. As a trusted advisor you will have researched and understood client challenges and offered solutions and alternates. The Candidate You will have a proven track record within monitoring, evaluation and learning assignments and seen at least one significant project through the full lifecycle . You will be experienced in commercially managing projects including budget planning and GP management and be able to deploy this alongside pro-active management of clients and external consultants who work on our projects . Your thematic experience in the health or education space will ideally feature work in one of the six areas described above , with a particular interest in consultants with global health security experience . We also know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything we have described above, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. Benefits A matched company pension up to 5% with a wide range of fund options. 26 days holiday per year, plus 3 flexible days and the option to purchase another 5 days, flexible bank holidays (you can take these whenever you wish) and the opportunity to buy holiday Hybrid and flexible working from anywhere in the UK Cycle to work scheme Itad Rewards: Offers up to 20% discount at over 100 UK retailers . There are savings on gym memberships, holidays, restaurants, cinemas, and gym memberships and an average of 5% discount on supermarkets - giving you the option to take advantage of the benefits which are most impactful for you. Discretionary bonus scheme Our office is easily accessible, close to public transport and dog friendly. At Itad, we are committed to actively promoting diversity, equality and inclusion to empower people both within our organisation and through our work. We know that employees with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences make us a more effective and innovative company and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from interested candidates regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief. Language skills are a plus. The role is based in our offices in Brighton & Hove (East Sussex) but you don’t need to be in the office every day, we work on a hybrid basis where travel to the office is expected for key company and team events. However, you will already have the right to live and work in the UK as we are unable to sponsor visas for this role.