Knowledge Management and M&E Analyst (FO4ACP)

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation. 

The Strategy and Knowledge Department (SKD) provides expert guidance on IFAD's strategic direction, thematic priorities and technical quality of IFAD’s operations. It plays a critical role in providing technical expertise to operational teams to enhance development effectiveness, by generating  and  disseminating IFAD’s development knowledge and evidence on strategic themes, and encouraging innovative application of cutting-edge global knowledge and evidence in IFAD investments to support countries tackle their most complex development challenges in fostering inclusive and sustainable rural transformation. SKD is composed of the (i) Environment, Climate, Gender and Social Inclusion Division (ECG); the (ii) Sustainable Production, Markets and Institutions Division (PMI); and the (iii) Research and Impact Assessment Division (RIA).

The PMI Division (PMI) aims to strengthen the quality of IFAD’s portfolio of country programmes (comprising loans, grants and associated activities) with regards to technological, institutional and policy aspects. The Division supports IFAD’s investment in developing and applying a knowledge base on pro-poor, community-led rural development. This knowledge management provides the basis for PMI’s quality enhancement of the Fund’s programmes and partnership development for rural poverty reduction.
The Farmers’ Organizations for ACP (FO4ACP) programme is the result of the joint effort and consultations among all stakeholders and is based on the experience and results of the Farmers' Africa programme (2013-2018). The overall objective of the programme is to increase income and to improve livelihood, food and nutrition security and safety of organized smallholder and family farmers in the target areas of the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries. FO4ACP is co-funded by the European Commission (EC) and IFAD, the with a total cost of EUR 52 million.

IFAD is in charge of the programme’s administration and direct supervision. A specific component and a dedicated budget line for IFAD coordination, supervision and monitoring and evaluation and related activities is provided. FO4ACP is coordinated by the FO4ACP Technical Specialist, Rural Institutions, PMI.

The Knowledge Management and M&E Analyst works under the overall guidance of the Lead Global Technical Specialist – Rural Institutions, and under the daily supervision of the FO4ACP Technical Specialist.

Job Role  

The Knowledge Management and M&E Analyst will be responsible to provide quality support to the implementation of FO4ACP activities that focus on M&E, data collection and knowledge management with a view to generating and collecting evidence about the results and impact of the programme, its results and lessons learnt to be used for multiple audiences.

Key Functions and Results  

MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING: The KM and M&E Analyst: 

1. Contributes to and support the development and updating of a results-based framework and its associated processes/procedures and tools that will enable the collection, storage and reporting of data related to all programme activities including the gender and youth dimension.
2. Contributes to and support the monitoring of the quality and completeness of data for the documenting programme performance, ensure data within the programme for evidence-based decision making, and solve data problems when they arise.
3. Develops and/or revises M&E tools as well as data collection procedures under the supervision of the FO4ACP Technical Specialist (e.g. project performance tracking, indicators, data flow chart, M&E manuals).
4. Provides follow up and technical support to the evaluation of the FO4ACP programme, undertaken by IFAD in response to EC request, to be completed in 2025. 
5. Compiles and analyse data from each of the programme technical areas to capture the outputs and outcomes as expected and support the programme technical team in the production of the progress and annual reports.

   KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: In promoting knowledge gathering and sharing, the KM and M&E Analyst’s accountabilities include:

   1. Contributes to conducting trainings for the programme recipients involved in data collection and in the proper use of data collection tools.
   2. Ensures maintenance and regular updating of the databases for the collection of data related to the implementation of the program in line with the indicators included in the FO4ACP log frame (e.g. RFOs / NFOs membership, strategic tools developed, policy positions developed, number of women and young farmers in relevant positions etc.). In addition, make appropriate checks through the means of verification identified in the design process also by regular interactions with the recipients and, in particular, the programme focal points.Contributes to the implementation of FO4ACP Knowledge Management (KM) strategies.

      PARTNERSHIP BUILDING AND OUTREACH: The KM and M&E Analyst:

      1. Prepares and/or ensure the production of FO4ACP communication material such as the content to support internal and external communication activities in regard to the initiative, including blog posts, tweets and any other communication materials. 
      2. Assists the team in preparing knowledge products as programme newsletters, good practices, lessons learnt, and case studies.
      3. Coordinates and supports the programme recipients in the development of KM products (e.g. case studies, best practises etc.) by ensuring relevance and adequate quality for knowledge sharing and dissemination.
      4. Develops content for and maintains the FO4ACP Community of Practice.
      5. Contributes to the organization of knowledge management activities and events (e.g. webinars, workshops, meetings, side events, learning routes).
      6. Supports the FO4ACP team and the Rural Institutions team, as needed.

         MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: 

         1. The KM and M&E Analyst is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the personal use of assigned IFAD resources, including equipment, supplies and, as applicable, staff supervised

            Key Performance Indicators  

            The Knowledge Management and M&E Analyst, FO4ACP is accountable for quality, substantive work and ability to project a competent and trusted image of the programme to partners within IFAD and outside.

            📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

            ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

            Working Relationships  

            The Knowledge Management and M&E Analyst, FO4ACP is expected to work in regular dialogue with the programme partners, notably communication and knowledge management/ M&E staff within partner institutions, for the discharge of his/her functions.
             

            Job Profile Requirements  

            Organizational Competencies - Level 1 

            • Strategic thinking and organizational development: Personal influence 
            • Demonstrating Leadership :  Personal leadership and attitude to change 
            • Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating: Continuously seeks to learn, shares knowledge and innovates
            • Focusing on clients:  Focuses on clients
            • Problem solving and decision making: Demonstrates sound problem solving and decision making ability
            • Managing time, resources and information:  Manages own time, information and resources effectively 
            • Team Work:  Contributes effectively to the team 
            • Communicating and negotiating: Communicates effectively: creates understanding between self and others 
            • Building relationships and partnerships: Builds and maintains effective working relationships 

              Position specific:

              • Demonstrated competency in analysis and synthesis of data and information, and report writing.
              • Deep knowledge and proven relevant experience in the field of M&E and knowledge management.

                Education: 
                Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in international development, international relations, political science or related field. The advanced university degree may be substituted by a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) plus at least four additional years of relevant professional experience, over and above the minimum number of years of experience as stipulated above.
                Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php .

                Work experience: 
                At least 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience in M&E and knowledge management activities.
                Languages: 

                • Required English (4 – Excellent) and French (4-Excellent)
                • Desirable: Spanish 
                • Position-specific requirement: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French is required.

                  Skills: 
                  Job role specific 

                  • Advocacy, Know-how in advocacy, to maintain and promote constructive dialogue around IFAD’s vision to external actors
                  • Specialized communication skills, Ability to negotiate on behalf of IFAD and drive for creative and pragmatic solutions in complex negotiations with key partners, both public and private sector
                  • Cross-cutting themes - Environment & climate change, Expertise specific to the environment and climate change cross-cutting theme (e.g. climate and environmental policy, biodiversity, agroecology)
                  • Cross-cutting themes - Gender and social inclusion, Expertise specific to gender and social inclusion cross-cutting theme (e.g. youth, targeting strategies)
                  • Cross-cutting themes - Nutrition, Expertise specific to nutrition cross-cutting theme (e.g. food systems)
                  • Knowledge and grant Management, Technical expertise in implementing and reinforcing knowledge management and grant operations principles and practices in core work streams through a combination of processes, tools and incentives, including improved visibility, relevance and accessibility of knowledge products for external audiences and in operations
                  • Data management, Data collection, cleaning, transformation and consolidation ; data-base architecture & development ; data presentation
                  • Analytical skills, Outstanding ability to analyse and synthesize qualitative and/or quantitative information from a variety of sources and filter out key insights and recommendations
                  • Written communication, Ability to use written communication as a main tool in profession, including for speech writing ; clear, succinct and convincing written communication ; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language
                  • Verbal communication, Ability to use verbal communication as a main tool in profession; clear, succinct and convincing verbal communication; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic languag
                  • Stakeholder management, Strong alignment capabilities and consultation skills, building on effective interactions and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g. for the co-creation of communication material with member states) and ability to build and maintain a strong network (e.g. with journalists, media outlets, etc.)
                  • Confidentiality & Discretion, Establishes self and division as trusted advisor to internal stakeholders by maintaining high level of discretion and confidentiality in assignments; demonstrates sound judgement when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential matters ; drives good governance and is a \"Culture Carrier\" demonstrating IFAD institutional conscience through their work.
                  • Strategy implementation, Ability to lead and manage the development and implementation of medium to longer-term strategies for IFAD / for respective divisions

                    Other Information  

                    Applicants should note that IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile and positions in the professional category are subject to changes in location at any time in line with strategic priorities and reform initiatives in IFAD.

                    In the interest of making most cost-effective use of funds and resources, we are only able to respond to applicants who are short-listed for interview. Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months should consider their application unsuccessful. Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews.

                    IFAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic, social or political background, colour, nationality, religion, age, gender, disability, marital status, family size or sexual orientation.

                    Please be aware of fraudulent job offers. IFAD does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Official communication from IFAD will always come from e-mails ending in @ifad.org.

                    In accordance with IFAD’s provisions, all new staff members will normally be placed at the first step in the grade level for which they have been selected. For information on IFAD’s remuneration package, please visit IFAD’s compensation and benefits page  on our website. Applicants are invited to use the ICSC compensation calculator to estimate the salary and benefit entitlements. See here