Research, reflection & evaluating head

Smart Start is a successful national network of NGOs & partners realising quality, affordable early learning for all 3-5 year olds — through scaling a network of providers, and achieving specific ecosystem transformations with governments and partners.

The Head of Research, Reflection & Evaluating at Smart Start will establish and lead a new department focused on generating, sharing, and applying knowledge to improve early childhood development practices and outcomes. The role involves designing and managing research and evaluation programmes, building partnerships, and fostering reflective practice and evaluative thinking across the network. It requires strategic leadership in developing research agendas and methodologies to inform learning and innovation within Smart Start. The position combines academic rigour with practical impact, contributing to Smart Start’s mission of extending quality early learning access at scale.