Reports to: Monitoring and Evaluation and Knowledge Management Leader
Location: Remote working
Opening date: 17 December 2019
Closing date: 1 February 2020 (or until the position is filled)
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL: https://mel.cgiar.org) is a multi-center and multi-Research Program online platform for integrated management and monitoring of, and reporting on projects, from planning to budgeting, risks’ assessment, knowledge sharing and more. MEL creates synergy between research and development partners, bridging competences in a results-oriented platform. MEL allows savings of resources and time, reducing paperwork, facilitating administrative steps, quickening project-related communications, and enabling near real-time data collecting to inform decision-making.
For the further development of this platform, ICARDA seeks to hire a self-driven and competent ‘MEL Research Fellow’.
The aim of ICARDA’ research fellowship program is to promote a better understanding of CGIAR, to provide assistance to ICARDA of young researchers specializing in fields relevant to its activities, and to offer an exceptional first employment experience to young graduates.
The selected talented individual, under the guidance of the M&E, KM Leader, will contribute to the design and enhancement of web-based institutional platforms, bridging information and data to enhance the worldwide use of ICARDA’s institutional knowledge and expertise.
About ICARDA
The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is an international autonomous, non-profit, research organization supported by CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. ICARDA’s mission is to reduce poverty, enhance food, water and nutritional security, as well as environmental health in the face of global challenges including climate change. We do this through innovative science, strategic partnerships, linking research to development and capacity development that take into account gender equality and the role of youth in transforming the dry areas. ICARDA works in partnership with governments, universities, civil society, national agricultural research organization, other CGIAR research Centres, and the private sector. With its temporary Headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, ICARDA operates in regional and country offices across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. For more information: www.icarda.org
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Review project and indicators structure in order to ensure harmonization across levels.
2. Review projects and provide MEL-related support to teams when developing new initiatives.
3. Learn about relevant methods, tools and skills used in a web-based information system environment and apply these to unit efforts to enhance the web-based MEL platform.
4. Support the user-based testing and piloting of the new features to enhance web-based MEL platform.
5. Enter the catalogued data into the web-based MEL platform being developed and tested by the unit.
6. Link data to program outputs (reports, publications, briefs, datasets, photos, tools, etc.) available in the existing Partners’ repositories (DSPACE, DATAVERSE, etc).
7. Support the Plan of Work Budget and Annual Report processes.
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EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential qualifications and competencies
1. Master’s degree in relevant field with demonstrated interest in the field.
2. Young graduates with up to 3 years of work experience.
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
4. Strong computer skills, including in using MS Office, and familiarity with web-based platforms.
5. Strong organisational skills and attention to details
6. Knowledge of or experience working on international development issues, especially in areas related to ICARDA’s mandate.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
The research fellowship is carried out remotely and is home-based. ICARDA will provide the successful candidate with a stipend.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply online at https://apps.icarda.org/iea/ by 1 February 2020. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
ICARDA is committed to increasing women representation in its workforce and strongly encourages applications from women.
Applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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