Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Impact Lead, WRI Africa Food Program at World Resources Institute (WRI)

• Oversee food program monitoring, evaluation, learning, work planning and reporting roles and responsibilities
• Design, review and update the food program MEL System, MEL plan and frameworks in line with Program TOCs, donor requirements and needs of the various projects and track the implementation and pause and reflect moments of the of the food program theories of change
• Lead and coordinate the process of annual work planning, budgeting and reporting for the food program including data compilation and collection, analysis and annual reporting of the progress of the food program and support teams in the process of work planning and budgeting
• Program monitoring: Organise field-based monitoring and spot checks for the food program, participate in in the design and implementation of the monitoring data collection tools, report writing, reporting and dissemination
• Supervise the submission of quality, comprehensive and timely quarterly progress reports for the food program
• Coordinate and participate in the annual Data Quality Assurance, training and reporting for Outcome and output indicators that contribute to the institutional score card for the food program and Identify data and knowledge gaps impeding effective deployment of food systems
• Support the process of Pause and reflect moments in defining, redefining and reviewing food program performance outcomes and outputs indicators and updated in the DevResult, and support the process of data analysis of quantitative data as well as qualitative data on all program inputs, outputs and outcomes
• Conduct MEL training and capacity building for the food program and offer leadership and technical support to project staff in the implementation of their monitoring responsibilities to ensure correct and timely collection of monitoring data
• Conduct and participate in research that advances knowledge and learning on the priority areas for Food for WRI Africa, including regular writing, review and publishing of journal articles, peer reviewed reports, issue briefs, opinion pieces and strategic communication outputs
• Track the process to ensure the food program in WRI Africa is achieving the outcomes set in the strategy in priority countries and landscapes by setting clear goals and robust execution plans
• Support in the leadership and oversight in the day-to-management of program with respect n resource, finance, programming and risk management
• Lead efforts in reviewing existing evaluation approach and to promote more rigorous and impact-oriented evaluation design

• Lead in the development of MEL frameworks for all donor proposals under the food program Support
• Support the food program in building relationships with a diverse network of relevant public and private sector actors to maintain a strong network of research and academic, development and public institutions that will advance food systems transformation
• Review proposals developed by the Food Program to integrate relevant MEL frameworks

• Actively participate in the MfR/PMEL community of Practice, providing technical input in the policy and institutional demands
• Participate and contribute to the development, review and update of the institutional Results framework and theories of change
• Actively support and engage in the host country's PMEL activities
• Design Terms of Reference, procure and manage consultants in the food program as needed
• Lead and nurture a growing team of researchers in food program focus areas.

• Education: You have a completed master's degree in Economics, Project Management, M& E or related fields
• Experience: You have 7+ years full-time relevant work experience
• Experience designing and managing complex, multi-partner projects in an NGO setting, with experience creating and communicating theories of change, results frameworks, and other components of a MEL for project donors, partners, and stakeholders
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise on issues related to project design, monitoring, evaluation and learning
• Experience in proposal writing in a development setting
• Demonstrable qualitative and quantitative analytical skills and knowledge on socio-economic modelling
• Publication record in peer-reviewed outlets
• Experience working in a team to address complex situations involving numerous and sometimes competing organizational constituencies
• Experience in project management
• Ability to travel internationally
• Experience working in an international team
• Languages: Verbal and written proficiency in English. Knowledge of French is preferable
• Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.

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