Job DescriptionThe Regional Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation Advisor is responsible for ensuring a holistic and systemic approach to measuring and analyzing changes resulting from CRAFT, harvesting results of the interventions and external positioning.The RMLE Advisor will:Feed into quality implementation in the three countries in the different workstream, seeking for synergies, overarching learnings, and proof of conceptsSupervise the CRAFT's monitoring, learning and evaluation (MLE) work, including developing and continuously enhancing the framework, systems and tools. Coordinate the data collection, verification, and analysis, by working with SNV technical advisors and consultants for coherent evidence gathering, knowledge product development, and dissemination.Ensure quality control and timeliness of BC support and TA and MLE deliverables, and execution of knowledge agendaKey responsibilities:Ensure the implementation of the CRAFT M&E strategy: Coordination of the country-based teams; coordination, monitoring and support of the implementation of the M&E strategy vis-à-vis consortium partners and national execution teams.Provide quality assurance of the implementation of CRAFT: provide guidance to the countries on verification of activities, data quality assurance, monitoring of project performance, assurance of compliance with the requirements of the donor's reporting; as such, oversees that the IATI (International Aid Transparency Initiative) and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) standards must be respected.Lead the reporting of program results: responsible for high quality, accurate and reliable reporting of results at national and multi-country level. Verify and consolidate M&E data as well as reports from national projects.Contribute to learning, action research and knowledge development: support the learning and knowledge management strategy designed and implemented throughout the programme.Ensure synthesis, analysis and documentation on innovations, learnings and sharing of project insights and results Ensure that the implementation teams and partners master the approaches and tools necessary to feed the M&E system.Ensuring the measurement of gender and social inclusion aspects: Ensuring that the results of gender analysis are integrated into the M&E strategy. Supporting national teams to ensure appropriate gender measurement and social inclusionMaintain the monitoring and evaluation database and the program dashboard, coordinate with the service provider.QualificationsAcademic qualifications in relevant field required; preferably related to innovations and business management/international development. (Master's degree is an added advantage)Minimum of 6 years of work experience in providing advisory on inclusive business development, gender and social inclusion, and inclusive innovation preferred.A strong understanding and experience in managing M&E processes and data for adaptive management.Experience working in Agriculture and preferably Climate Change and private sector development. Excellent skills in data management and learning tools/systems;In-depth knowledge of results-based management (RBM), and theory of change (TOC) management, including baseline and disaggregated data (gender, income group, etc.) and their usage in implementation and M&EStrong evidence-based writing skillsAbility to effectively engage with the private sector and civil society;Highly motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills;Strong strategic decision-making and excellent communication skills (written and oral), including reporting and presentation skills;Fluency in both written and spoken English;Willingness and ability to travel to project locations.
