Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer

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The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (www.ciat.cgiar.org) works to reduce hunger and poverty, and improve human nutrition in the tropics through research aimed at increasing the eco-efficiency of agriculture. CIAT is a member of the CGIAR Consortium (www.cgiar.org), a global research partnership working many partners for a food secure future. The Center’s research focuses on improving key crops (cassava, common bean, rice, and tropical forages); reversing soil and land degradation; and using information to foster better decisions about issues such as climate change and environmental management. Headquartered near Cali, Colombia, CIAT has regional offices in Nairobi, Kenya, and Hanoi, Vietnam, with staff posted in other developing countries as well.

The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will lead and facilitate the design and implementation of a monitoring, evaluation and learning system for CIAT Programs in the context of CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs). Knowledge and information management is a key function including generating reports and documentation of best practices in the area of area of M&E.

Responsibilities:
 Lead and facilitate the design and implementation of a monitoring, evaluation and learning system for CIAT Programs/projects
 Support the development and implementation of theory of change, impact pathways and corresponding progress indicators for CIAT research activities
 Facilitate the establishment of baselines and timely collection, analysis and synthesis of performance data to monitor progress
 Document research outcomes from CIAT research projects/ programs
 Provide capacity building in M&E and results-based management to CIAT staff
 Be the first point of contact for all external requests for monitoring information Requirements
 MSc/MA in social sciences, knowledge management or equivalent experience in a related field, and a minimum of 3-4 years of relevant professional experience
 The ability to apply concepts of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) to change processes
 Proven ability of assisting others in building their capacity on Monitoring and Evaluation.
 Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and analytical skills
 Proven ability to initiate and refine new and complex endeavors
 The ability to network with scientists and research institutions on a global scale
 Experience working in multi-disciplinary and multicultural environments
 Proficiency in written and oral English

Terms of employment
The position is internationally recruited and based at CIAT Offices in Palmira. The initial contract will be for two (2) years, subject to a probation period of six (6) months, and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources. CIAT offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits; we believe that the diversity of our staff contributes to excellence. CIAT is an equal opportunity employer, and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.

Applications
Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications, competencies, skills together with a detailed curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. All correspondence should be addressed to the CIAT Human Resources Office to Andrea Linares (z.a.linares@cgiar.org) and should clearly indicate “Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer”.
Closing date for applications: August 10th, 2014 or until a suitable candidate is identified.
We invite you to learn more about us at: http://www.ciat.cgiar.org

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