Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Manager At DevWorks International

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Manager

Location: Zimbabwe**

Start Date: Contingent upon award, anticipated November 2022**

Job Description

DevWorks International (DevWorks) is recruiting for a MEL Manager for an anticipated USAID Zimbabwe non-timber forest products activity. This activity aims to strengthen the non-timber forest products (NTFPs) value chain from tree maintenance to seed collection, aggregation, transportation, processing and marketing in other to improve the resilience of target communities impacted by unfavorable agro-ecological zones. The activity will also aim to reduce human-wildlife conflict by exploring options of reducing wildlife encroachment into affected communities.

The MEL Manager will be responsible for leading and delivering all of the project’s M&E activities and reporting, as well as all activities related to Collaboration, Learning and Adapting initiatives. The MEL Manager will also be responsible for the fostering of a culture of learning and adapting across the whole team. S/he will be responsible for defining measurable results (milestone based) to be achieved by the partnerships with the private sector and define the Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) and MEL calendar of activities, lead the team in delivering the same, and ensure that clear learning objectives are defined. The MEL Manager will also be responsible for the drafting of quarterly and annual project reports to be submitted to USAID, as well as for baselining and reporting on specific indicators as agreed with USAID from time to time. S/he will be supported by the program’s Chief of Party, by the M&E team for which s/he will directly be responsible for, as well as by short term consultants as needed.

Qualifications

· Education and technical expertise in a field related to monitoring, evaluation, knowledge management and learning.

· At least 5 years (preferably 7) of experience in managing performance monitoring plans, evaluation, collaboration and learning, preferably with knowledge of USAID’s CLA approach and measuring systemic change.

· At least 5 years (preferably 7) of practical experience in using monitoring and evaluation and learning activities to inform activity implementation and results.

· Experience with projects that use market systems or value chain approaches is highly desirable.

· Fluency in English

· Excellent computer and oral and written communication skills.