What you will do: 

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Impact (60%):

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

Fundraising and Engagement (20%):

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

Institutional support MfR /PMEL (20%):

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.

What you will need: 

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.