Senior Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation Specialist Job Opportunity at The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

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Organisation: The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Project Name: HarvestPlus
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: HarvestPlus Head of Policy Research
About IFPRI:
IFPRI’s 2020 Vision is a world where every person has
access to sufficient food to sustain a healthy and productive life, where
malnutrition is absent, and where food originates from efficient, effective,
and low-cost food systems that are compatible with sustainable use of natural
resources.
About
HarvestPlus:
HarvestPlus leads a global effort to improve nutrition
and public health by developing and disseminating staple food crops that are
rich in vitamins and minerals. 
HarvestPlus works with public and private sector partners in more than
40 countries.  HarvestPlus is part of the
CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH).  CGIAR is a global agriculture research
partnership for a food secure future. 
Its science is carried out by its 15 research centers in collaboration
with hundreds of partner organizations. 
The HarvestPlus program is coordinated by two of these centers, the
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and the International Food
Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
Job Summary: The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Senior
Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation Specialist for the HarvestPlus program will
be responsible for:
  • Designing the Monitoring,
    Learning and Evaluation (MLE) system for all activities undertaken by
    HarvestPlus
  • Managing the implementation
    of the MLE system and related activities by MLE officers and partners
  • Offering timely and
    relevant information to the HarvestPlus Program Management Team (PMT), the
    HarvestPlus board, donors and partners
The job role involves leadership and management of all
aspects of MLE work, including the design and maintenance of the MLE system,
identification of the key indicators, collection, processing and management of
MLE data, and the set up and maintenance of an electronic, web-based MLE
database from which information can be used to contribute to regular reports
and other documents.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of
the Senior of MLE Specialist will include:
  • Development, maintenance
    and operationalization of an MLE system for the HarvestPlus program that
    allows learning, adaption and innovation. A key aspect of the MLE system
    should be gender sensitivity/mainstreaming.
  • Work closely with
    HarvestPlus managers, MLE staff in country offices, and regional and
    global partners to ensure timely collection of relevant MLE data.
  • Steer the preparation of
    progress reports for the PMT, the board, donors, and other
    stakeholders/partners, along with quarterly and annual MLE reports based
    on key indicators, lessons learned and suggestions for programmatic
    improvement.
  • Assist in the establishment,
    leading and coordinating a program-wide MLE team.
  • Significantly contribute
    to and facilitate the capacity building of MLE teams as well as
    implementation partners.
  • Provide PMT and other
    stakeholders with adequate and timely information for strategic decision
    making.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate must
    hold a master’s degree in economics, Agricultural Economics, Nutrition,
    International Development, Public Policy or related field.
  • Possession of a PhD in
    Economics, Agricultural Economics, Nutrition or a related field will an
    added advantage.
  • A minimum of ten years’ relevant
    experience in designing, implementing and managing MLE systems, preferably
    related to rural development projects in the food, agriculture, nutrition
    and/or health sector.  
  • Extensive knowledge of
    and experience in:
    • Sampling and
      formal survey techniques
    • Rapid
      appraisal methods and other qualitative/participatory methods
    • Database
      development, storage and management
  • Demonstrated leadership
    skills and sensitivity to cross-cultural and gender issues and ability to
    work with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Excellent interpersonal
    and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated strategic
    thinking and time management skills.
  • Willingness to travel
    frequently to Africa, Asia and Latin America (and other destinations, as
    required).
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about humanities and desire to join
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) HarvestPlus Program in
the aforementioned capacity, please click web link below.

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