Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer
Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer
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Job Description
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT on behalf of IITA Recruiting: Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer
The Organization
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers researchbased solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people s lives. The Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition climate change biodiversity loss and environmental degradation ( )
With novel partnerships the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet drive prosperity and nourish people.
The Alliance a member of the CGIAR Consortium ( ) a global research partnership for a foodsecure future.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a notforprofit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa s most pressing challenges of hunger malnutrition poverty and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across subSaharan Africa we improve livelihoods enhance food and nutrition security increase employment and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Please visit for more information on IITA.
About the position
Under the overall supervision of the Country Representative and in collaboration with the IITA Monitoring and Evaluation Unit Head and other professionals across the organization the MEL Officer is responsible for monitoring evaluation learning and results reporting for the current projects implemented by IITARwanda. The position is also responsible for guiding and supporting MEL Officers of future projects to be implemented in Rwanda. She/he will undertake the following tasks appropriately during the different phases of project implementation.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
A. Implement monitoring evaluation learning and results for country specific projects
Lead the development of ME&L plans and reporting systems as required by different projects
Develop digital ME&L tools as well as data collection procedures (e.g. project performance tracking and monitoring indicators data flow chart etc) for specific projects
Ensure proper use of digital tools and technology for effectively managing MEL activities.
Collect/manage data to support project design project logical framework assessments and target setting/tracking theory of change and progress management.
Conduct/manage project baseline regular monitoring to track project progress and evaluations as per M&E plan.
Ensure the effective implementation of Monitoring Evaluation Learning policies procedures and guidelines for projects
Develop a data management system for substantive reporting on the project activities including maintaining and updating all necessary platforms to ensure that ME&L data are readily available.
Ensure/provide proper support (including capacity sharing activities) to staff and partners in preparing their MEL plans and in using digital tools for data collection management and reporting.
Provide guidance for future IITARwanda projects in implementing ME&L activities
Performance Measurement and Impact Assessment
Determine information needs of the project team partners and donors.
Build consensus with the project team and stakeholders on how to record report and analyze progress against targets; and design formats for reporting on progress;
Conduct monitoring visits to project sites.
Coordinate projects evaluations (baseline midterm end of project); and internal/external impact assessment studies as needed including developing terms of reference for such assessments and other studies that will be conducted by projects.
Provide M&E advice and support project teams in using MEL data for decisionmaking as needed including extracting lessons learned from monitoring and assessments for course correction and performance improvement.
Knowledge Management
- Design and manage learning / critical reflection events to be held with the project teams partners and other stakeholders.
- Collect compile analyze and consolidate progress reports for project management in accordance with approved reporting formats.
- Support the design and implementation of a system to identify analyze document and disseminate lessons learned in collaboration with Project Managers.
- In coordination with the Communications Officer collect case studies to illustrate challenges progress and innovation in the projects work.
Requirements
Education qualifications and experience
Educational Qualifications
Masters degree in Agricultural Economics Development Economics Statistics or relevant discipline with a strong quantitative background and good analytical skills.
Required Skills and Experience
A. Experience:
5 years of professional experience leading and or playing a key role in the design development and/or implementation of monitoring evaluation and learning plans of international development projects.
B. Required skills
Specialist knowledge and 3 years experience in the area of MEL methodologies and approaches including:
Quantitative qualitative and participatory approaches
Knowledge in the use of ICT tools such as ODK for developing data collection tools
Planning design and implementation of MEL systems for largescale development projects
Devising and delivering training in M&E development and implementation and/or facilitating learningoriented analysis sessions of MEL data with multiple stakeholders
Excellent analytical communication writing and presentation skills
Conversant with standard office computer software and basic database software (Access Excel PPT etc.) suitable for MEL data management and presentation.
Proficiency in statistical software such as STATA and SPSS
Good knowledge of ICT tools for data collection analysis and dissemination.
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
C. Desired Additional Skills
Previous work experience in agricultural value chains or agribusiness development projects.
Experience working with the Government development partners donor agencies private sector and/or its associations.
Conversant with Feed the Future MEL systems
Proficiency in data analysis tools such as R and Python
D. Required Language(s)
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required. Working knowledge of French is an asset.
Benefits
Terms of employment
This is a nationally recruited position based in Rwanda. The initial contract will be for up to One (1) year subject to a probation period of three (3) months and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources. This position is at BG08 level in a scale of 14 levels with level 14 being the highest.
The Alliance BioversityCIAT offers a multicultural collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive for
gender diversity and inclusion in our staff without regard to race color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin ethnicity age disability marital status or any other characteristic.
Applications
Applicants are invited to visit to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference number Ref: 300028 as the position applied for. Application and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate s last name first name for ease of sorting.
Note: The Alliance does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application interview meeting processing or training). The Alliance also does not concern itself with information on applicants bank accounts.
Applications closing date: 16th December 2024
Please note that email applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Monitoring and Evaluation
Education
Master's degree
Employment Type
Full Time
