Manager Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (ME&L) at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

The World Agroforestry Centre, is an international institute headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and founded in 1978. The Centre specializes in the sustainable management, protection and regulation of tropical rainforest and natural reserves.

Job Summary

The Manager Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (ME&L) shall oversee the monitoring, detailed and consistent progress review and assessment of AWARD interventions and activities. He/she will work closely with the Data Management team and other AWARD units to provide technical support on knowledge generation and management, capacity building and dissemination of best practices building on evidence-based approaches and enhanced quality assurance and control procedures. The Manager ME&L will develop and manage ME&L plans, shape the learning agenda, design frameworks, tools, and/or toolkits and coordinate the implementation of ME&L systems to achieve the desired outcomes and impact. He/she will also advise on the program/project’s overall approach and support the design, planning, implementation and reporting on various projects/programs while also supporting the development of strategic partnerships and collaborative relationships.

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Senior Manager, Programs & Research, the Manager ME&L will lead the generation, compilation, analysis, and dissemination of evidence and knowledge to increase AWARD’s visibility in the agricultural development space and AWARD’s influence of the social, gender-responsive and economic agenda in Africa’s agriculture. More specifically, the Manager, ME&L will:

1. Lead the development, management and updating of AWARD ME&L tools, strategy/frameworks and systems.


2. Coordinate the design, implementation and reporting of ME&L activities under the different AWARD initiatives and programs to achieve desired outcomes and impact.


3. Provide technical backstopping for project/program’s progress tracking.


4. Review and advise on project/program’s overall approach and adjustments and prepare regular and ad hoc updates.


5. Lead the development of sound indicators and ensure data is regularly generated, compiled, analysed and adequate recommendations are formulated.


6. Support the implementation of quality assurance and control protocols and ensure internal consistency and validity of project/program’s monitoring checks to enable improved capturing and narration of programmatic results and impact.


7. Contribute to sections of internal and external – technical and donor – reporting using appropriate formats to key stakeholders.


8. Contribute to proposal development and grants’ negotiations including submission of quality ME&L inputs required to ensure successful proposals.


9. Contribute to the review of existing grants’ overall performance and indicators against achieved cumulative results and make useful recommendations for performance improvement.


10. Lead the updating and consolidation of knowledge on AWARD initiatives and prepare information products for peer-review and publication.


11. Facilitate the interpretation and use of M&E methods, systems, guidelines, data and findings through organised workshops, periodic meetings with partners and stakeholders.


12. Coordinate the dissemination of findings/lessons learnt/best practices internally and externally through seminars, international conferences and other relevant forums.


13. Supervise and coordinate unit staff members and consultants, contribute to solving complex problems and serve as a role model to others in the unit and overall team.


14. Serve as a member of the Senior management and support the strategy design, identification of strategic partnerships in the agricultural research and development sectors.


15. Perform any other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

1. Master’s or any other advanced degree in monitoring and evaluation, project management or related fields. A focus on gender and policy-related studies will be an added advantage


2. Relevant work experience of seven (7) years and above, with not less than 3 years in a management role for ME&L.


3. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French is highly desirable.


4. Fair understanding of gender considerations in agriculture, social and policy-related issues, and opportunities for Africa’s agricultural development.


5. Sound expertise in international donor-funded programs/initiatives.


6. Extensive knowledge of ME&L concepts/systems/approaches, research design, data management, quality assurance and control procedures.


7. Sound experience in technical/donor reporting, knowledge management, capacity building and facilitation.


8. Track record of published ME&L studies/reports and information products and dissemination to various audiences.


9. Ability to establish goals and priorities, to plan, coordinate and effectively monitor tasks, milestones, and target achievements.

Skills and Competencies

1. Ability to forge and maintain effective working relationships with staff members, partners and stakeholders.


2. Ability to work independently and proactively as a team member.


3. Ability to understand expectations, work with competing deadlines and strong commitment to personal and organizational accountability.


4. Highly developed skills for leadership, communication and accountability.


5. Excellent conceptual, analytical and innovative problem-solving skills.


6. Proactive, creative, self-motivator, detail-oriented and results-driven.


7. Time management skills, flexibility and agility.


8. Strong organizational and relational skills.


9. Digitally savvy with a demonstrated affinity for electronic systems, analytical software packages and other online tools.


10. Sound ability for staff management and support, coaching and mentoring.


11. Excellent interpersonal skills including listening, maturity and energy.


12. Good work ethics and sensitivity to different socio-cultural backgrounds; and


13. Excellent written and verbal skills as well as the ability to learn from and teach others

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