Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership: Form, lead and supervise the MEL unit team, ensuring their progress aligns with organizational goals. Regularly report to the Global Corporate Communications Manager.
2. Strategic Oversight: Take charge of planning, implementing, and monitoring MEL activities. Ensure effective execution of critical tasks.
3. Collaborative Leadership: Foster collaboration between the MEL unit team and project MEL specialists, creating a synergistic work environment.
4. Technical Leadership: Provide expert guidance on MEL to both the MEL unit team and project MEL specialists, elevating the technical proficiency of the entire unit.
5. Effective Communication: Facilitate seamless communication within the unit and with project/program teams, promoting efficient implementation of activities to meet organizational MEL goals.
6. Evaluation Support: Conduct internal evaluations and offer technical support for both internal and external evaluations, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
7. Policy Development: Lead the development of policy briefs and articles derived from evaluation insights, contributing to organizational knowledge and thought leadership.
8. Reporting: Produce comprehensive semi-annual reports on MEL activity implementation and present key findings to the Global Corporate Communications Manager.

Job Requirements

1. Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as agriculture, international development, or evaluation.
2. Experience: Possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation in international development. Previous experience with NGO Online preferred.
3. Team Management: Demonstrate experience managing teams and coordinating with project/program teams.
4. Evaluation Skills: Showcase proficiency in conducting evaluations and managing data analysis.
5. Communication Skills: Exhibit excellent writing and communication skills in English (French fluency preferred).

Reporting and Work Relationships

Reporting directly to the Global Corporate Communications Manager, you will cultivate collaborative relationships within the MEL Unit and with global project MEL specialists. Your role extends to fostering seamless communication with project/program teams, integrating MEL findings, and coordinating with internal and external evaluation partners. Regular updates to the Global Corporate Communications Manager will showcase the unit’s progress and achievements. Emphasizing a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, you will play a pivotal role in aligning MEL activities with the broader organizational communication goals, contributing to impactful global development initiatives.