Monitoring Evaluation Learning and Impact Assessment Officer
Reference number: 202525
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya or Bogor, Indonesia, Kenya
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CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a
Monitoring Evaluation Learning and Impact Assessment Officer
Overview
To coordinate, facilitate, and technically implement the MELIA program of CIFOR-ICRAF’s Global Landscapes Forum program while ensuring integration and synergy with wider Quality For Impact (Q4I) and CIFOR-ICRAF initiatives
Duties and responsibilities
1. Under the guidance of the Senior Economist, assist in the development and implementation of the MELIA framework and processes, ensuring close alignment and coordinating communication between Q4I unit and the GLF secretariat and innovations
- Develop formats and templates for aligning/harmonizing and optimizing MELIA processes while refining and updating tracking tools for GLF activities and programmes
- Manage quantitative and qualitative data gathering and analysis for indicators (including the development of surveys, holding interviews, etc.)
- Visualize indicators and tracking using appropriate formats (dashboards, presentations, other formats as needed)
- Ensure integration of GLF MELIA system with CIFOR-ICRAF systems and processes.
- Ensure that the GLF project’s profile and MELIA module in the CIFOR-ICRAF organizational MELIA system up to date so that GLF’s contribution to CIFOR-ICRAF’s core institutional KPIs and knowledge uptake is recorded.
- Collaborate with GLF team to strategize, set in place and maintain a system for tracking progress, impact and alignment with evaluation needs.
2. Coordinate internal and external evaluations of the GLF, ensuring GLF’s programs keep serving its global and regional audiences.
3. Monitor and assess stakeholder engagement mechanisms and lead the development of outcome stories
- Monitor qualitative and quantitative indicators to show-case results, targeting key areas of GLF’s ToC
- Develop timely yearly outcome stories to track impact of the core activities of the GLF
- Develop tailored / accurate impact evaluation processes (interpretation of quantitative as well as qualitative indicators) and support in highlighting results of stakeholder engagement mechanisms.
4. Responsible for donor deliverable tracking and reporting
5. Other duties as directed.
Requirements
- MSc in Economics, Social Sciences, or other relevant field
- At least five years of working experience in a Non Governmental organization.
- First experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Impact assessment or closely related fields
- Familiarity with the project cycle
- Fluent in english, french is an advantage
- Required skills: analytical and creative thinking, communications and writing, ability to work with a diverse group of colleagues and partners
- Willing to travel.
Education, knowledge and experience
•MSc in Economics, Social Sciences, or other relevant field
•At least five years of working experience in a Non Governmental organization.
•First experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Impact assessment or closely related fields
•Familiarity with the project cycle
•Fluent in english, french is an advantage
•Required skills: analytical and creative thinking, communications and writing, ability to work with a diverse group of colleagues and partners
•Willing to travel.
Terms and conditions
•This is a Locally Recruited position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.
•The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya or Bogor, Indonesia.
Application process
The application deadline is 01 Apr 2025
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.
