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🤔 What if there was a way for humanitarian organisations to simultaneously make their work more evidence-driven and locally-led? Mercy Corps highlights how participatory evidence and learning methods can bridge this gap. By prioritising community agency throughout the evidence lifecycle — from defining indicators to participatory action research — local voices and priorities become central. One powerful example is their use of "outcome journals" in 🇳🇬 Nigeria. Community members defined their own progress markers, collected and analyzed data, and recommended actions — owning the process. This collaborative approach fosters trust, accountability and sustainability by harnessing the expertise of both communities and international NGOs. However, challenges remain in truly ceding power, aligning with local governance needs, and forging equitable partnerships. Read Mercy Corps' insights on deepening local leadership through participatory monitoring, evaluation and learning: https://bit.ly/4cThreb #withlearningcomeschange

💡 Did you know that humanitarian responses often exclude and marginalise LGBTI+ people? This lack of inclusion can lead to life-threatening situations and increased discrimination. In this insightful commentary post🖋️ , Cristina de Nicolás Izquierdo highlights the importance of ensuring that humanitarian organisations respond adequately to the needs of LGBTI+ individuals. She emphasises the need for a diverse, inclusive lens in evaluating humanitarian action. Some key takeaways: ✅ Applying a SOGIESC (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics) inclusion lens to evaluations is crucial for creating a safe, equitable environment. ✅ The gender-diverse approach strengthens accountability to affected populations by avoiding perpetuating power imbalances and discrimination. ✅ Evaluation guidance should provide clear advice on mainstreaming gender diversity and inclusion, such as making it a mandatory part of every evaluation. Want to learn more about promoting LGBTI+ inclusion in humanitarian action? Read Cristina's thought-provoking opinion by clicking the link: https://bit.ly/4dN5gAu #withlearningcomeschange

🔦SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT‼️ Join the next edition of "The Learning Curve: COVID–19...A catalyst for change or retreat to the familiar?" Date: Thursday, 17 October Time: 1300-1430 (GMT+1) Register: https://bit.ly/4cThreb In a multi-format online experience featuring opinions, video reflections and live debate, Courtenay Cabot Venton, Founder and Executive Director of The Share Trust and former co-lead of Social Protection Approaches to COVID-19 Expert Advice Service (SPACE), will be joining in marking the launch of ALNAP's evaluation synthesis on the humanitarian response to #COVID-19. Joining Courtenay as a contributor or speaker are: - Sir Mark Lowcock | former UN UnderSecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, and head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (United Nations OCHA) - Jeremy Konyndyk | President Refugees International; former Executive Director of the USAID COVID-19 Task Force, senior policy fellow at CGD on humanitarian response and pandemic preparedness - Dr Sylvie Briand (MD, MPH, PhD) | Director of the Global Infectious Hazard Preparedness (GIH), World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency Preparedness (WPE) - Sudanshu Singh, Founder and CEO of Humanitarian Aid International More speakers to be announced... 🔗 Book your spot: https://bit.ly/4cThreb #withlearningcomeschange

✨ Exciting news! We’re looking for a Digital Engagement Officer. If you’re interested, apply by 9 October. ALNAP's strong communications and stakeholder engagement are at the core of our vision as the learning network for the humanitarian sector. We aim to expand our global reach to engage humanitarians with compelling content which enables them to learn and improve their performance, so they can deliver better outcomes for crisis affected communities. ALNAP ’s Digital Engagement Officer will be responsible for developing and executing strategies that enhance our digital presence and foster meaningful interactions with our audiences. This role involves managing social media channels, creating engaging content, and analysing performance metrics to optimise digital campaigns. This is a part-time role and remote. The contract will initially be for a fixed term to the end of March 2025. ALNAP offers a competitive salary depending on your experience and your location. ➡️ Details are on our website: https://bit.ly/3zoqhTB Application process: Please submit a CV and a cover letter to [email protected] by midnight UK time on 9 October. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. #Withlearningcomechange

🔈DON'T MISS OUT‼️ Join our next edition of The Learning Curve: COVID–19...A catalyst for change or retreat to the familiar? Date: Thursday, 17 October Time: 1300-1430 (GMT+1) Register: https://bit.ly/4cThreb In a multi-format online experience featuring opinions, video reflections and live debate, Dr Sylvie Briand (MD, MPH, PhD), Director of the Global Infectious Hazard Preparedness (GIH), World Health Organization Emergency Preparedness (WPE), will be joining in marking the launch of ALNAP's evaluation synthesis on the humanitarian response to COVID-19. Joining Dr Sylvie as a contributor or speaker are: - Sir Mark Lowcock | former UN UnderSecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, and head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (United Nations OCHA) - Jeremy Konyndyk | President Refugees International; former Executive Director of the USAID COVID-19 Task Force, senior policy fellow at CGD on humanitarian response and pandemic preparedness - Sudanshu Singh, Founder and CEO of Humanitarian Aid Foundation International More speakers to be announced... 🔗 Book your spot: https://bit.ly/4cThreb #withlearningcomeschange

💡 Did you know that humanitarian responses often exclude and marginalise LGBTI+ people? This lack of inclusion can lead to life-threatening situations and increased discrimination. In this insightful commentary post🖋️ , Cristina de Nicolás Izquierdo highlights the importance of ensuring that humanitarian organisations respond adequately to the needs of LGBTI+ individuals. She emphasises the need for a diverse, inclusive lens in evaluating humanitarian action. Some key takeaways: ✅ Applying a SOGIESC (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics) inclusion lens to evaluations is crucial for creating a safe, equitable environment. ✅ The gender-diverse approach strengthens accountability to affected populations by avoiding perpetuating power imbalances and discrimination. ✅ Evaluation guidance should provide clear advice on mainstreaming gender diversity and inclusion, such as making it a mandatory part of every evaluation. Want to learn more about promoting LGBTI+ inclusion in humanitarian action? Read Cristina's thought-provoking opinion by clicking the link: https://bit.ly/4dN5gAu #withlearningcomeschange

🔈DON'T MISS OUT‼️ Join our next edition of "The Learning Curve: COVID–19...A catalyst for change or retreat to the familiar?" Date: Thursday, 17 October Time: 1300-1430 (UK time) Register: https://bit.ly/4cThreb In a multi-format online experience featuring opinions, video reflections and live debate, Jeremy Konyndyk, president of Refugees International; former Executive Director of the USAID - US Agency for International Development COVID-19 Task Force, senior policy fellow at CGD on humanitarian response and pandemic preparedness, will be joining in marking the launch of ALNAP's evaluation synthesis on the humanitarian response to COVID-19. Joining Jeremy as a contributor or speaker are: - Sir Mark Lowcock | former UN UnderSecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, and head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (@UNOCHA) - Dr Sylvie Briand (MD, MPH, PhD) | Director of the Global Infectious Hazard Preparedness (GIH), World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency Preparedness (WPE) - Sudanshu Singh, Founder and CEO of @humanaidint More speakers to be announced... 🔗 Book your spot: https://bit.ly/4cThreb #withlearningcomeschange #unlocklearning

🔍 We’re expanding our team and looking for a Digital Engagement Officer. Application deadline is 9 October. ALNAP's strong communications and stakeholder engagement are at the core of our vision as the learning network for the humanitarian sector. We aim to expand our global reach to engage humanitarians with compelling content which enables them to learn and improve their performance, so they can deliver better outcomes for crisis affected communities. ALNAP ’s Digital Engagement Officer will be responsible for developing and executing strategies that enhance our digital presence and foster meaningful interactions with our audiences. This role involves managing social media channels, creating engaging content, and analysing performance metrics to optimise digital campaigns. This is a part-time role and remote. The contract will initially be for a fixed term to the end of March 2025. ALNAP offers a competitive salary depending on your experience and your location. Check out the job description on our website: https://bit.ly/3zoqhTB 📥 Application process: Please submit a CV and a cover letter to [email protected] by midnight UK time on 9 October. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. #withlearningcomeschange

📖 Weekend reading! Check out our learning series contributions on how the humanitarian sector can better learn! ➡️ Read all: https://bit.ly/3XYUvWw ALNAP's With learning comes change initiative is collective, collaborative and interactive, so we have been encouraging ALNAP colleagues, members, other organisations and humanitarians wherever they are, to share their insight on learning. -- "To work together, we need to learn together" by Harpinder Collacott, Executive Director of Mercy Corps Europe -- "When do humanitarian action evaluations trigger change?" by Riccardo Polastro, Chief Evaluation Officer at World Health Organization (WHO) -- "Taking risks and innovating is our role, now the wider sector must reap the rewards" by Alex Gray, Director of International Funds at Center for Disaster Philanthropy -- "Practical steps to unlock systems change" by Scott Hinkle, Systems Change Specialist at Wasafiri -- "Humanitarian learning: your fountain of youth?" by Alice Obrecht, ALNAP 's Head of Research and Impact -- "We need more learners and thinkers on the humanitarian frontline" by Sudanshu Singh, Founder and CEO of Humanitarian Aid International -- Q&A with the Humanitarian Leadership Academy's Kamila Wujec -- "Join us on a journey to transform humanitarian learning" by ALNAP 's Director Juliet Parker If you would like to contribute your own insights on learning, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch at [email protected] Read: https://bit.ly/3XYUvWw #Withlearningcomeschange #Unlocklearning

⏳ It's a matter of when, not if! The next pandemic will happen. Is the humanitarian sector ready? ALNAP will be launching it's latest evaluation synthesis on the humanitarian response to COVID-19 and explore opportunities for learning and transformation. 💬 Hear from leading humanitarians in the response on what the sector got right, the missed opportunities and what this means for the future of humanitarian response. Join us on 17 October to explore how pandemic preparedness should be a standard part of humanitarian response. Sign up here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cThreb 📅 Thursday, 17 October ⌚ 1300 GMT+1. #withlearningcomeschange #unlocklearning #TheLearningCurve