This is an exciting opportunity to shape how CARE International UK generates, applies and shares evidence to strengthen the quality and impact of our programmes. As Senior Research and Learning Advisor, you will work across teams and with partners to turn learning into practical improvements, develop the evidence base in key strategic areas, and help demonstrate what works for women and girls in some of the world's most challenging contexts.
Contract: 2-Year Fixed Term Contract. Location: London (EC1M 4AR), hybrid. Salary: £49,100 - £50,740.
About the role
The Senior Research and Learning Advisor will lead the development and delivery of high-quality research and learning that strengthens implementation and impact across CARE International UK. The role will coordinate and deliver strategic research priorities, support teams to generate and use evidence, and translate findings into accessible learning products, recommendations, and influencing messages.
Working closely with programme, policy, advocacy, fundraising and communications colleagues, as well as CARE country offices, partners, researchers and wider sector networks, the postholder will help embed a culture of reflection, adaptation and evidence-informed decision-making.
About you
You will be an experienced research and learning professional with a strong track record of designing and delivering applied research, evaluations or evidence initiatives in international development or humanitarian contexts. You will have significant experience using a wide array of different methodological approaches and will be confident mixing methods in order to build compelling evidence that pushes forward our understanding of our impact, and practice.
You will combine rigorous analytical skills with the ability to turn complex evidence into clear, practical insights for diverse audiences. You will be collaborative, organised and proactive, confident managing projects and external partners, facilitating learning across teams and building trusted relationships across cultures. A strong commitment to gender equality and locally led approaches is essential.
Closing date: 25 October 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Find out more and apply via the CARE International UK recruitment portal: https://ciuk.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/details/recruitment%2Fjobdetails%2F301e7590-40ca-423b-a1e4-1a116ee8f350