40-012 | Junior Officer, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

TITLE: Junior Officer, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning 

GCA TEAM: Research for Impact

LOCATION: Groningen or Rotterdam, the Netherlands

LEVEL OF EFFORT: Full time - 40 hours per week

START DATE: As soon as possible

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sept 20, 2024

SALARY INDICATION: 36,000 – 42,000 EUR (Yearly Gross – all inclusive)

ABOUT US

GCA is a leading international organization dedicated to addressing climate change and promoting adaptation action for resilient development. We collaborate with governments, International Financial Institutions (IFIs), businesses, and communities to develop and implement innovative solutions that strengthen resilience and support adaptation to climate change impacts.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join us as we grow our Research for Impact team, offering a pivotal role for a creative, and highly motivated Junior Officer. This role presents a unique opportunity to help shape the future of climate adaptation, driving transformative change and making a lasting impact on global climate resilience. We are on a mission to enhance global climate resilience. If you are excited about contributing to something impactful and building a sustainable future, we would love to have you on board.

GCA’s strategy in Africa is implemented under the flagship Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP), launched by GCA and the African Development Bank (AfDB) to scale up adaptation efforts and mobilize finance for climate-resilient development in Africa. To date, GCA has integrated adaptation solutions into $9 billion worth of investments funded by IFIs across Africa. GCA’s work under the AAAP focuses on four pillars where investments in adaptation and resilience building can yield high economic dividends for African nations, including: Food security; Infrastructure and Nature-based Solutions; Youth entrepreneurship and adaptation jobs; and Adaptation finance.

GCA’s R4I strategy is focused on three business lines designed for 

1. Climate analytics in data-scarce environments for program and project support
2. Scaling impact of adaptation solutions
3. Capacity development, knowledge networks, and dissemination.

In this role, you will support the development of the business line on:

• Scaling Impact: Driving the development and implementation of comprehensive impact evaluation frameworks (ex-ante and ex-post) ensuring effective monitoring, evaluation, research and learning, for scaling the impact of GCA’s business lines.

This role provides wide exposure to various topics and expertise, making it an excellent opportunity for junior staff aiming for transitioning to a professional setting. You will assist projects assessing and enhancing the effectiveness of adaptation investments in food, infrastructure, cities, and other sectors in the face of natural hazards and climate risks. Your work will inform climate policies and adaptation strategies, and you will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to accelerate adaptation in Africa, Asia, and SIDSs.

The position offers hands-on experience in climate adaptation and resilience strategies, operational and administrative support, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), contributing significantly to career development. The Junior Officer will assist the R4I team in developing actionable research and tools to facilitate climate adaptation and resilience strategies.

Profile

This entry-level position supports the research and implementation of climate adaptation initiatives, assists the R4I manager with workflow management and operations, and contributes to Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) activities.

Responsibilities:

1. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL):
• Assist the Senior MEL specialist in the development and implementation of MEL activities.
• Help compile and analyze monitoring data and contribute to the preparation of evaluation reports.

2. Research and Data Analysis:
• Support the collection and analysis of data related to climate vulnerabilities and adaptation strategies.
• Help maintain databases and manage data entry processes to ensure accurate and timely information storage.
3. Project and Program Operations:
• Assist with the logistics and administrative aspects of project implementation, including but not limited to coordinating meetings and events; managing document workflows; supporting internal and external communications; and handling the filing and retrieval of project documents, both electronic and paper, to maintain an organized system.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the R4I manager.
• Help draft reports, briefing papers, and presentations that summarize research findings and project progress.
• Contribute to the production of visual aids such as charts, maps, and infographics for enhancing the accessibility of information.
• Prepare materials and documentation needed for workshops, meetings, and other stakeholder engagements.
• Assist in maintaining communications with project partners and stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaborative progress.
4. Capacity Building:
• Participate in the preparation and organization of training and capacity-building activities.
• Support the development of training materials and other educational resources.