The Manager, Project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) - Landscapes & Communities (L&C), based in Africa, serves as a subject matter expert in M&E, project design, management, reporting, and data analysis. Working closely with regional and global teams, the manager ensures that all L&C project managers and partners in Africa and Asia-Pacific align project designs with the Rainforest Alliance Impact Framework and utilize the Project Management Platform (PMP) for standardized, evidence-based performance monitoring and impact reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Alignment & Standardization: Align the L&C project portfolio in Africa and Asia with the global Impact Framework. Ensure M&E processes are standardized by embedding relevant indicators.
- Data Management: Ensure standardized storage and reporting of project data to allow for aggregation and impact reporting at both project and country levels.
- Capacity Building: Act as the primary point of contact for coaching and mentoring project staff and partners on M&E frameworks, tools, and processes.
- Platform Adoption: Drive the adoption and maintenance of the Project Management Platform (PMP) among project managers and partners in Africa and Asia-Pacific.
- Tool Design: Lead teams in designing improved approaches and tools, including GIS-based systems, to resolve data management issues and enhance results-based management.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Present technically complex M&E frameworks and insights to internal and external stakeholders.
- Project Development Support: Assist local and regional teams in preparing project initiatives, ensuring robust Theories of Change, Logframes, and adequate M&E budgets.
- Strategic Support: Contribute to the organization's 2030 Strategy by driving impact along established organizational pathways.
- Collaboration: Foster a culture of proactive collaboration and continuous learning across the organization.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Education: Master’s degree in agriculture, forestry, or a related field.
- Experience:
- At least 7+ years of progressive experience in designing and implementing M&E systems, primarily in tropical agriculture or forestry.
- Minimum of 6 years in a management capacity regarding M&E data collection methodologies.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in M&E data quality assurance and analysis.
- Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate complex impacts visually and concisely.
- Teamwork: Proven track record in facilitating complex data gathering across diverse, multi-cultural teams.
- Language: High-quality spoken and written English proficiency.
- Technical Skills: Experience using GIS software and digital data collection tools is highly desirable.
- Competencies: Transformational leadership, innovation, adaptability, and strong organizational skills.
Benefits
- Work within a global organization with a collaborative and mission-driven culture.
- Professional growth and career development opportunities.
- Remote and flexible hybrid working environment.
- Competitive salary package.
- Favorable time-off policy, including Resilience Days and sabbatical opportunities.
- Employee assistance programs and wellbeing activities.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Rainforest Alliance recruitment portal at Rainforest Alliance on recruiting.ultipro.com. Submit your application following the instructions provided on the portal.
