Global EverGreening Alliance Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning and Knowledge Management Officer Jobs in Kenya

Global EverGreening Alliance Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning and Knowledge Management Officer Jobs in Kenya

The Organisation

The Global EverGreening Alliance (The Alliance/GEA) is an international NGO which coordinates the development and implementation of large-scale land restoration programs.

Its members include World Vision, CARE International, Oxfam, Catholic Relief Services, Conservation International, The Nature Conservancy, the World Resources Institute and World Agroforestry.

The Alliance was established to create and apply long-term solutions to the global problems of land degradation and climate change. This is done through a collaborative approach emphasising evergreening practices: regenerative farming that integrates trees into crop and livestock production systems of smallholder farms.

In May 2022, the Alliance launched Restore Africa, the largest community-based land restoration program in Africa. More than 1.8 million hectares of degraded land will be restored through sustainable land management practices in six countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Ethiopia, Malawi and Uganda, improving the livelihoods of more than 1.5 million households and sequestering 80M tons of CO2 in the process.

The Restore Africa Program will be implemented by consortia of member organisations across the African region and will be coordinated by the Alliance’s Program Coordination Unit in Nairobi, Kenya.

Position Summary

The Alliance is seeking a passionate, motivated and experienced individual to join our PCU in Kenya to lead the development, rollout and implementation of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) functions, systems and instruments for our Restore Africa Program.

This will include working closely with our field implementing partners in Africa to support and strengthen their MEL practices and quality control.

This role includes strategic leadership in all monitoring and evaluation actions, including baselines, midlines and end line surveys, coordinating and supporting the Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) activities of the carbon component of the Restore Africa Program.

In coordination with the Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (RMEL) team at the Alliance’s Melbourne-based Secretariat, the incumbent will also be responsible for learning and knowledge management across the project lifecycle, including associated training for implementing partners’ staff.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Developing and regularly updating the Restore Africa Program MEL manual and the regional program impact framework.

Leading preparation of MEL tools and templates with the Alliance’s Melbourne-based Secretariat and supporting implementing partners and service providers in execution and quality control.

Reviewing and assuring the high-quality standard of project logical framework and MEL plans.

Supporting regular desk-based and field monitoring of in-country programs.

Working with the Alliance’s Melbourne-based Secretariat and implementing partners to establish and manage the knowledge management repository.

Supporting implementing partners to provide data regularly to feed into the GEA’s GRM.

Conducting a capacity needs assessment for

MEL among lead implementing organisations and consortium members and leading the capacity strengthening of implementing partners’ MEL staff.

Developing and implementing capacity development for implementing organisations on remote sensing and monitoring Apps and ensuring that this tool is integrated into the implementing organisations’ assessment protocols.

Integrating Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of carbon in MEL plans.

Coordinating with GEA RMEL for technical backstopping and advice and supporting any field visits, including those associated with MRV.

Developing and implementing a knowledge management strategy for the Restore Africa Program.

Working closely with GEA Media and Communications team to disseminate project/program learnings to an internal and external audience.

Organising and presenting at internal and external events, seminars, workshops, and conferences to foster and exchange learnings.

Key Selection Criteria

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (environmental/ecosystem science, GIS/data management, monitoring & evaluation).

Minimum seven years of experience in leading and implementing MEL.

Demonstrated skills and experience in project planning, including logical framework and theory of change, stakeholder analysis and survey design.

Knowledge of monitoring tools, best practices and indicators used in international development.

Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining monitoring and evaluation frameworks and management information systems.

Working knowledge of database management and GIS applications, including ARC GIS

Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data gathering and analysis.

Awareness of current industry trends and cutting-edge research and approaches in using technology in monitoring and web-based monitoring platforms.

Demonstrated experience working closely within multidisciplinary teams, including in consortium settings.

Conditions of Appointment

The Global EverGreening Alliance has zero tolerance for child abuse, discrimination, harassment and workplace bullying.

All staff, including volunteers, are required to sign an acknowledgement and adhere strictly to the organisation’s child protection, safeguarding and other policies.

In addition, the successful applicant will need to provide a recent Police Record Check and either provide or successfully apply for a Working with Children Check card.


How to Apply

Please provide both your CV and a Cover Letter clearly addressing the Selection Criteria. Applications will be reviewed as they come in, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Please email your CV and a Cover Letter clearly addressing the Selection Criteria to hr@evergreening.org

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