Deadline: January 31, 2024
Applications are open for the ICARDA Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Research Fellowship 2024. To ensure that it is fit for purpose, through enhanced organizational effectiveness, ICARDA adopted a results-based management (RBM) system, mainstreamed across and beyond the organization, under the custodianship of the ICARDA MEL team.
The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) team at ICARDA is comprised of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) sub-team, the Knowledge Management (KM) sub-team, the Data Management (DM) sub-team and the Research Software Development (RSD) sub-team. The ICARDA MEL team staff are located in several countries across the globe and work collaboratively with MEL, Data and Knowledge Management teams from the CGIAR System, other CGIAR centers and Research Programs, and non-CGIAR entities.
To further champion results-based management at ICARDA, associated CGIAR centers and research programs, ICARDA seeks to hire a self-driven and competent ‘MEL Research Fellow’. The selected individual, under the guidance of the MEL Specialist, will contribute to the design and enhancement of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) systems and tools.
Responsibilities
- Support the formulation and review of institutional and project-level results frameworks, including logical frameworks, theories of change, impact pathways, indicators etc.
- Participate in the development of methodologies for outcome monitoring, including but not limited to the development of excel-based models.
- Support the user-based testing and piloting of new features to enhance web-based MEL platform.
- Configure projects in the web-based MEL Platform.
- Support research studies through the development of data collection tools and program the same in mobile data collection platforms such as ODK, ONA, CSPro, KOBOToolbox, etc.
- Provide training on the use of the developed data collection tool(s) and manage the resultant data.
- Support ICARDA research programs in the development and review of Plans of Work Budget and reporting processes.
- Support the identification, documentation and sharing/ dissemination of lessons learned.
- Support evaluation processes initiated by ICARDA or partner/associated projects and research programs.
- Undertake other tasks relevant for the efficient and effective running of the monitoring, evaluation and learning function, as may be assigned by the MEL Specialist.
Benefits
- The research fellowship is carried out remotely and is home-based. ICARDA will provide the successful candidate with a monthly stipend.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Water/Irrigation Engineering, Rangeland Ecology and Conservation, Plant Breeding, Livestock Management, Soil Science, or related disciplines
- Postgraduate or short course on Monitoring and Evaluation.
- Up to 2 years of work experience in monitoring and evaluation with an organization with a mandate similar to ICARDA’s.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Strong computer skills, including in using MS Office, and familiarity with web-based platforms.
- Knowledge of or experience working on international development issues, especially in areas related to ICARDA’s mandate.
- Demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines and manage time well.
- Professional level of attention to detail, accuracy of work & ability to multitask.
- Ability to work in interdisciplinary & multicultural teams.
Desirable Qualifications and Competencies
- Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Agricultural Economics, Water/Irrigation Engineering, Rangeland Ecology and Conservation, Plant Breeding, Livestock Management, Soil Science, or related disciplines.
- 3-5 years of work experience in monitoring and evaluation with an organization with a mandate similar to ICARDA’s.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in an additional international language other than English.
- Knowledge of the CGIAR, its research portfolio and Centers.
Application
For more information, visit ICARDA MEL Research Fellowship.
