Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Coordinator

Reference number: 2451
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: New Delhi, India
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CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

Overview

Trees Outside Forests in India (TOFI) is a five-year joint initiative by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) of the Government of India. With the united force of its consortium partners led by CIFOR-ICRAF, the initiative is committed to expanding the area under trees outside forests for the benefit of livelihoods and the ecosystem.

As a key member of TOFI’s Senior Program Leadership Team (SPLT) and supported by CIFOR-ICRAF’s Head, Impact Acceleration and Learning, the job holder will be responsible for delivering and fine tuning TOFI’s MEL Plan (Monitoring Sub- plan; Evaluation Sub-plan; and Learning Sub-plan).

Duties and responsibilities

• Set up and oversee TOFI’s Performance Indicator Tracking System (PITS).
• Oversee and coordinate Data Quality Audits (DQAs).
• Support and synthesize results from context “SWOT” monitoring reviews.
• Coordinate state-level appraisals of the policy environment and TOF investment landscapes.
• Design and oversee the administration of sample surveys and large plantation monitoring, liaising with key geo informatics scientists for remote sensing-based verification.
• Verify and document Cases of Indirectly Facilitated TOF Expansion (CIFT).
• Organize and support the facilitation of annual intra- and inter-state reflection and sharing events.
• Design and coordinate the undertaking of Annual Learning Deep Dives.
• Package and communicate data and evidence pertaining to the above to both inform adaptive program management and out-scaling processes.
• Other duties commensurate with the role as agreed with the supervisor.

Education, knowledge and experience

• Master’s degree in a relevant subject.
• At least 10 years of field experience in monitoring and evaluation of donor-funded projects and or/development programs.
• Experience of working in internationally funded forestry focused programs in India.
• Experience with survey development, statistical sampling, mobile surveys, and data analysis, using software, such as ODK, SurveyCTO, or Kobo, and statistical analysis packages, such as Stata or R.

Terms and conditions

• This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience.
• The appointment will be for 12 (Twelve) months with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
• The duty station will be in New Delhi, India.
To apply, please visit our career site at: https://www.cifor-icraf.org/about/work-with-us/
To learn more about CIFOR-ICRAF, please visit our websites at: https://www.cifor.org and www.worldagroforestry.org
CIFOR-ICRAF reserves the right to modify the number of positions, location, or cancel the hiring as necessary.
CIFOR-ICRAF promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.
CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.

Application process

The application deadline is 29 Nov 2024
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.