103926 Specialist- Monitoring Evaluation and Learning- Bukavu Congo
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Job Description
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. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition climate change biodiversity loss and environmental degradation. The Alliance is part of CGIAR a global research partnership for a foodsecure future.
Beans for Women for Empowerment (Beans4Women) aims to strengthen the gender equality agency in decisionmaking and resource rights of women and girls active in the bean sector in three conflictprone provinces in Eastern DRC: North Kivu South Kivu and Tanganyika. The project chooses as its entry points three areas that most affect the degree of women s empowerment in the bean value chain namely the business environment around climatesmart agriculture the participation of women in bean value chain leadership and decisionmaking and the rights (both legal and cultural) of women to productive resources like land and nutritious food.
Project interventions focus on (1) upskilling and brokering new business opportunities for womenled bean enterprises and female entrepreneurs (2) accelerating the uptake of climatesmart technologies by women bean producers (3) empowering women and girl voices in bean economy leadership and decisionmaking (4) strengthening the capacity and responsiveness of the public sector to deliver genderresponsive programming and policies (5) improving and enforcing institutional arrangements around women s land rights and (6) outreach education and bean product development activities aimed at influencing nutrition behaviors and attitudes ultimately making fortified improved or high iron beans a bigger part of diets in Eastern DRC. Over six years the project will directly benefit 2 million people 60% of whom will be women and girls in poor rural communities in three provinces of Eastern DRC. It will indirectly benefit 10 million people over the longer term. The project has four components: Seed system agribusiness nutrition and gender ( Gender empowerment and gender and land rights).
About the position
The Alliance is searching for a Specialist MEL who will play a pivotal role in ensuring effective monitoring evaluation and learning within the " Beans for Women Empowerment Project in the Eastern DRC." The successful candidate will lead the B4WE project MEL efforts overseeing the collection analysis and utilization of data to track project progress assess impact and facilitate evidencebased decisionmaking. She/He will report directly to the Project Manager of the B4WE and collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator project teams and partners on all MEL activities and reporting.
Main responsibilities
MEL System Development:
- Codesign codevelop and coimplement a comprehensive and participatory (partner centered) Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework and robust systems including indicators data collection tools and reporting mechanisms in alignment with project objectives and donor requirements.
- Codevelop MEL plans and protocols to guide data collection analysis and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coestablish data quality assurance procedures to ensure the accuracy reliability and completeness of collected data.
Data Collection and Management:
- Coordinate the collection of baseline data and regular progress updates on project activities outputs and outcomes.
- Manage databases and information systems for storing organizing and analyzing projectrelated data.
- Collaborate effectively with all the project Partners across all the provinces and ensure access to the database for all the project components.
- In collaboration with partners conduct field visits and interviews to gather qualitative and quantitative data from project participants stakeholders and beneficiaries.
- In collaboration with partners conduct regular monitoring activities to track project progress against indicators and targets.
Monitoring and Reporting:
- Monitor project implementation against planned activities timelines and targets identifying deviations and challenges.
- Prepare and share periodic progress reports dashboards and presentations on key performance indicators achievements and lessons learned for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure timely sharing of Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) reports to project partners donors and other stakeholders highlighting successes challenges and recommendations while ensuring they are accurate and effectively communicate project progress.
Impact Assessment and Learning:
- Lead efforts to assess the transitional impact and effectiveness of the B4WE project interventions.
- Conduct evaluations surveys and studies to measure changes in knowledge attitudes and behaviours among project beneficiaries.
- Facilitate learning workshops reflection sessions and knowledgesharing events to promote continuous improvement and adaptive management.
- Lead impact assessments and evaluations to measure the effectiveness and outcomes of project interventions.
- Facilitate learning sessions and knowledgesharing activities to promote continuous improvement and best practices.
Capacity Building and Support:
- Provide training and technical assistance to the B4WE project staff partners and stakeholders on Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) concepts tools methodologies and systems to enhance their capacity and understanding of MEL practices.
- Strengthen the capacity of B4WE and consortium partners to collect analyse and utilize MEL data for decisionmaking and accountability.
- Foster a culture of learning evidencebased and datadriven decisionmaking within the project team and partner organizations to promote continuous improvement and informed actions.
Requirements
- Masters degree in Monitoring and Evaluation Management Statistics Economics Development Studies or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in MEL preferably in the context of Gender empowerment agriculture or rural development projects and familiarity with donor MEL requirements and standards particularly those related to Global Affairs Canada (GAC) with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in MEL methodologies including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis techniques.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex data sets.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in data management and analysis software such as Excel SPSS STATA
- Familiarity with donor MEL requirements and standards particularly those related to Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Good knowledge of French is mandatory and English will be an advantage
Terms of employment
This is a nationally recruited position based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Bukavu. The initial contract will be for two (2) years subject to a probation period of three (3) months and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources. This position is graded at BG08 level (on a scale of 14 levels BG 014 being the highest level). We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including but not limited to insurance retirement plan staff training and development paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
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
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: 27th August 2024
Please note that email applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Employment Type
Full Time
