Monitoring & Evaluation Associate Officer - Asia

About the position

The Monitoring and Evaluation Associate Officer leads the implementation of a M&E framework and coordinates the monitoring of the Alliance Bioversity and CIAT Programs in the context of CGIAR and bilateral projects together with the Alliance staff who have Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning responsibilities. This role is part of a bigger effort to increase the impact of our research. The incumbent will be doing so, by operationalizing a comprehensive approach to M&E, create effective linkages with teams such as, Program Management, Impact Assessment and Foresight, and Data and Information Management; contribute to improve the quality of research proposals with respect to M&E components; foster the internal processes of research planning and reporting, and facilitate learning and improvement of the processes along the research cycle.

Responsibilities

Guides project development initiatives in formulating research-for-development impact pathways and theories of change, and in preparing M&E components/sections of project proposals and workplans;

Facilitates M&E planning and execution for the entire project cycle including use of institutional systems, tools and guidelines for research planning and reporting;

Provide technical support to project teams in terms of the design, implementation, and analysis of baseline and/or endlines and mid-term and end-of project evaluations;

Supports M&E-driven learning for the regional team towards achieving Alliance research-for development agenda in Asia;

Designs and implement M&E capacity strengthening strategies for staff and partners and promotes the establishment of relevant communities of practice;

Manages M&E linkages with other Alliance research support teams, within the region and globally.

Requirements

Requirements

Advanced degree (Master s degree as required) in Economics, International Development, Public Administration or related field;

Specialized experience (4 -5 years) in supporting the design and implementation of M&E frameworks, impact pathways, M&E indicators; Knowledge and understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning trends and practices in research for development; Skills in M&E planning, M&E strategy design, and quality assurance;
Experience with results-based management;

Computer-related skills including the use of digital/online platforms, applications and technologies;

Proven ability of assisting others in building their capacity on M&E;

Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and analytical skills;

Experience working in multi-disciplinary and multicultural environments;

Excellent level of professional English proficiency, both in writing and speaking.

Desirable assets

Proven ability to initiate and refine new and complex endeavors;

The ability to network with scientists and research institutions on a global scale;

Knowledge of agricultural research and development;

Familiarity with research ethics procedures and data management;

Knowledge and understanding of both qualitative and quantitative approaches (including mixed methods) and tools for data collection, analysis and reporting;

Experience in carrying out meta-analysis of M&E-derived data towards supporting institutional planning, program development and external communications.

Role competencies

Impact and influence Produces a determined effect on others to achieve the proposed objectives;

Planning and organizing Executes opportunely and adequately work plans to achieve expected results;

Adaptability and flexibility Takes on board novel or challenging situations in a flexible manner, adapting easily to changes;

Effective communication Generates and maintains direct, clear and respectful communication with people in their environment.

Benefits

Terms of employment

This is a full-time position based in Los Banos, Philippines and available for Filipino nationals. The successful candidate should be available to commence as soon as possible for an initial of two (2) years fixed term contract, with the possibility of contract renewal depending on performance and funding situation. This position is subjected to an initial three-month probation period and is graded at a level BG8 in a scale of 14 levels being BG14 the highest level. The position will work remotely from home and only travel to office in Los Banos - or any other location where the expert services are needed - upon requested.

The Alliance offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer, and strive for gender, diversity and inclusion in our staff, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic.

Requirements Advanced degree (Master s degree as required) in Economics, International Development, Public Administration or related field; Specialized experience (4 -5 years) in supporting the design and implementation of M&E frameworks, impact pathways, M&E indicators; Knowledge and understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning trends and practices in research for development; Skills in M&E planning, M&E strategy design, and quality assurance; Experience with results-based management; Computer-related skills including the use of digital/online platforms, applications and technologies; Proven ability of assisting others in building their capacity on M&E; Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and analytical skills; Experience working in multi-disciplinary and multicultural environments; Excellent level of professional English proficiency, both in writing and speaking. Desirable assets Proven ability to initiate and refine new and complex endeavors; The ability to network with scientists and research institutions on a global scale; Knowledge of agricultural research and development; Familiarity with research ethics procedures and data management; Knowledge and understanding of both qualitative and quantitative approaches (including mixed methods) and tools for data collection, analysis and reporting; Experience in carrying out meta-analysis of M&E-derived data towards supporting institutional planning, program development and external communications. Role competencies Impact and influence Produces a determined effect on others to achieve the proposed objectives; Planning and organizing Executes opportunely and adequately work plans to achieve expected results; Adaptability and flexibility Takes on board novel or challenging situations in a flexible manner, adapting easily to changes; Effective communication Generates and maintains direct, clear and respectful communication with people in their environment.