Job Summary
The CLA Specialist will continually assess the validity of the theory of change and results pathways within the RAMS activity, proactively contributing to suggestions for course corrections or adjustments.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:5 years
Job Description
Company Profile
Palladium
is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive
Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value.
We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations,
communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement
solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial
benefits.
For
the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a
team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a
global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has
improved - and is committed to continuing to improve - economies,
societies and most importantly, people's lives.
Palladium
is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to
work with children. We also provide equal employment to all
participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion,
gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.
ActivityOverview and Role
Palladium seeks aCLA Specialistfor
the Regional Agriculture and Market Systems (RAMS) activity, a 5-year,
$23 million task order under USAID’s Regional Integration and Stronger
Economics (RISE) IDIQ mechanism. RAMS is designed to promote increased
agricultural production, trade, improved policies, finance and
investment, and resilience to shocks and stresses in the East Africa
region by addressing agricultural issues that can only be solved on a
regional basis. RAMS will collaborate closely with USAID/Kenya and East
Africa’s regional intergovernmental partners, including the East African
Community (EAC), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD),
and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region.
The Activity is organized under four objectives: 1) Strengthening
cross-border agricultural market systems, 2) Accessing and scaling
technologies, 3) Strengthening regional resilience, and 4) Strengthening
the regional agriculture policy and regulatory environment. The RAMS
geographic area of focus includes the East African countries of Kenya,
Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and
Zambia.
The
CLA Specialist will continually assess the validity of the theory of
change and results pathways within the RAMS activity, proactively
contributing to suggestions for course corrections or adjustments. S/he
will oversee knowledge management and support the dissemination of
learnings, working closely with the MEL Manager and the Director of
Strategic Communications. S/he will report to the MEL Manager.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Support
the MEL Manager with M&E efforts, including collection and analysis
of data to ensure RAMS is on track to achieve its objectives.
Translate findings into actionable takeaways to help the RAMS team tailor activities when required.
In collaboration with the Director of Strategic Communications, communicate findings and disseminate learnings.
Promote internal collaboration among team members and result areas.
Hold
monthly staff meetings to discuss strategy and lessons learned and
follow-up on after-action reviews and reflection moments, integrating
collaborative learning and RAMS’ management.
Work externally with beneficiaries through participatory MEL and complementary activities.
Integrate
learning goals and a learning agenda into the annual work planning
process, with updates to identify which items have been resolved and
which require more exploration.
Collaborate
with beneficiaries, especially women and youth, to participate in
qualitative data collection and learning forums to ensure that their
perspectives are represented.
Integrate
qualitative data for activity learning to inform and provide context to
quantitative measures of impact, improve project management, and
understand motivations behind behavior change.
Compile and interpret data to implement knowledge management practices within the team.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or related
area of study or equivalent work experience. Master’s degree preferred.
Strong writing, reporting, and presentational skills in English.
Strong attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
Relevant international development experience, preferably working on USAID economic and/or agricultural development projects.
Demonstrated experience in knowledge management as well as gathering, organizing and analyzing large amounts of data.
Ability to effectively communicate results that enact change.
Strong Preference for Kenyan and East African citizens.
