RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning System Design
- Lead the development and implementation of the MEL Plan for LANDRISE, ensuring integration with RA’s global MEL system tools and processes, as well as donor frameworks.
- Ensure that the donor-approved logframe Impact, Outcome, Output indicators are accompanied by clear instructions on methodologies and required evidence and are understood by all project implementors.
- Ensure that Annual Workplan are properly designed (i.e. use RA´s official Workplan Template and are aligned with the project´s logframe Outputs and include project management and MEL-related activities.
- As needed, support the project manager on the annual review of the project´s MEL framework´s key elements (i.e., Theory of Change, logframe, Workplan) by the LANDRISE´s Steering Committee, and adjust accordingly, and
- With support from RA´s GIS team, co-design and maintain the project´s GIS system.
Data Collection, Management & Analysis - Coordinate baseline, midline, and endline assessments across the five countries in collaboration with consultants and technical teams.
- Supervise data quality control processes and ensure use of standardized tools and protocols across all field teams.
- Ensure RA´s MEL system web-based platform (the PMP/DeltaGIS) is updated quarterly, with participation of all project implementers, and generate and share project performance metrics with the project manager and other relevant stakeholders.
- Using appropriate tools (e.g., STATA, Power BI, etc.), perform additional project performance analysis as needed.
Learning, Reflection & Adaptive Management
- Organize and facilitate periodic project performance sessions with project implementors, to improve adaptive management and ensure continuous learning.
- Support the project manager in analyzing and operationalising community-based feedback generated from RA’s Community Listening Program (CLP) and RA's grievance mechanisms implemented in RA-certified farmer groups; and
- Document and disseminate learning products including case studies, outcome briefs, and knowledge-sharing materials.
Collaboration & Capacity Building - Train partners, local field teams, and stakeholders on the project´s MEL Plan processes, platforms (PMP/DeltaGIS), and tools, including field data-gathering tools as needed (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK).
- Provide remote and in-person technical support to ensure high-quality MEL system implementation across all landscapes spanned by the project; and
- Support the landscape governance bodies to co-design long-term sustainable landscape management plans, and to monitor landscape performance.
Reporting & Donor Compliance
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of MEL deliverables, including monthly dashboards, quarterly RA and donor reports, and mid-term and final evaluations; and
- Support the project manager and RA´s Communications team on the project´s external visibility efforts through evidence-based success stories and visualizations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Resource Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, Agricultural Economics, or related field; Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in MEL roles, including field-based data collection, indicator tracking, and report preparation for multi-country or multi-sector projects.
- Proficiency in GIS and data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R, Excel, or Power BI).
- Demonstrated experience designing and leading MEL systems for donor-funded economic empowerment, agriculture, or conservation programs.
- Experience training field teams, leading participatory MEL processes, and producing high-quality reporting.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
, Merti, Isiolo, Kenya, Isiolo, Kenya
Job Overview
Location
, Merti, Isiolo, Kenya, Isiolo, Kenya
