Key Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of the Platform’s Head of Programme Portfolio, the Monitoring and Performance Consultant will ensure the Platform has an up-to-date database for output and outcome indicators information. Duties include:

• Develop a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for the Platform based on the Platform’s theory of change.
• Support effective use of Platform level systems for tracking progress towards planned results.
• Ensure mechanisms are in place to maintain accurate and up to date program level data, via the One CGIAR online platform PRMS.
• Support quality assurance of the Platform’s inputs to the CGIAR Results Dashboard.
• Support GENDER Platform’s planning and reporting commitments to donors.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in economics, gender studies, human rights, social sciences or another relevant field.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience at national or international level in monitoring and reporting, using Results-Based Management (RBM) principles, of development or research programmes.
• Excellent understanding of how RBM concepts can be applied in the research-for-development arena.
• Demonstrated experience of designing and working with monitoring and reporting systems in complex, multi-faceted programmes.
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with MEL and project management software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with researchers across the globe.
• Demonstrated experience working in an international, multi-cultural environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Ability to understand and communicate on research on gender.
• Experience with the CGIAR.
• Experience working and/or engaging with teams in Africa, Asia, and/or Latin America