Monitoring and Evaluation Accountability and Learning Specialist

CGIAR System Organization; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading organization is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Accountability and Learning Specialist. This role involves coordinating project activities, managing data integrity, and leading the development of monitoring tools in a dynamic international team. Candidates should possess a master's degree and substantial experience in a similar field, alongside strong analytical and communication skills.

Prestations

A competitive salary and benefits package based on experience

A supportive and dynamic working environment

Inclusive and diverse workplace

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience required in a similar position.
• Fluent in Portuguese due to country location.
• Experience in scientific papers production and publishing.

Responsabilités

• Lead a group of researchers and technicians on research projects.
• Analyze data collected to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Design and develop experiments based on available resources.

Connaissances

Advanced statistical research analysis

Advanced written and oral communication skills in English

Advanced level of MS Office

Database management

Formation

Master’s degree in Agronomy, Biology, Economics or related area

Description du poste

Monitoring and Evaluation Accountability and Learning Specialist

The MEAL Specialist is responsible for coordinating all internal and external MPA&E activities, allowing the project to maintain its strategic objectives and the actions to contribute to the achievement of the desired results efficiently.

The selected candidate will be based in Lichinga , Mozambique, and will report to the Project Manager at CIMMYT.

Key responsibilities:

Lead a group of researchers and technicians through the development of the research project to guarantee the correct execution and timing of the project.

Evaluate and analyze the data collected in the research project to guarantee its accuracy and relevance to the project outline.

Design and develop an experiment according to a variety of methods, availability and quantity of resources to contribute to the main research project.

Analyze and evaluate facts and new experiment’s findings to contribute to the research analysis and publication results .

Manage research data generated from field trials to maintain an accurate and updated database system .

Produce progress reports of the experiments on a regular basis to contribute to the data collection .

Interpret and prepare data to guarantee the publication in a peer review journal .

Comply with applicable health and safety CIP policies and procedures.

Support the definition and improvement of indicators and targets appropriate to the monitoring and evaluation of the project's performance at the operational and results level

Lead the development of the M&E plan and system (including processes, tools, procedures and templates) that allow for the easy collection and analysis of data related to the indicators within the Results Matrices

Ensure the implementation of tools for systematizing the monitoring process of project indicators and targets, allowing quick access by the different stakeholders to historical and aggregated information of the indicators

Create an institutional database of M&E and Dash Boards for easy viewing and monitoring of progress

To design a knowledge management strategy aimed at organizational learning, to extract relevant learning that can serve as a basis for improving the institution's projects and/or activities

Requirements

What are we looking for?

The selected candidate should have the following skills, knowledge, experience, and personal characteristics:

Master’s degree in Agronomy, Biology , Economics or related area .

Advance level of MS Office .

Advance knowledge of database work.

At least 6 years of experience required in a similar position.

Advanced statistical research analysis.

Scientific papers production and publishing.

Fluent in official language according to country location.(Portuguese)

Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

T h is position is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, international team working on a high-impact project.

What are we offering?

A supportive and dynamic working environment .

A competitive s alary and benefits package based on experience.

An inclusive and diverse workplace.

Fixed-term contract until the project end date (November 30th, 2025).