• Lead periodic monitoring and reporting of performance and results of strategy, including progress on goals, objectives, and key performance indicators set out in the results framework for the strategy
• Lead on the preparation of programme content for Annual Reports to Trustees and Framework Donors, ensuring timeliness and quality Programme reporting to meet statutory and donor reporting requirements in collaboration with Communications and Operations Teams
• Lead coordination of the annual programme work planning process, with a focus on ensuring inclusion, prioritisation and alignment with the longer-term strategy
• Lead annual monitoring and reporting of performance and results of annual programme workplan
• To ensure MEL systems and processes support the needs of Programme Offices and Staff across the organisation in their work.
• Lead the ongoing development and further expansion of data systems and portals to facilitate programme work planning and reporting , ensuring data quality, compliance, the use of performance indicators and metrics and improvements in regards functionality and usability.
• Support the annual results-based planning cycles of component programmes through guidelines, review and coordination, as well as the Annual Workplan and Budget approval process in collaboration with SLT
Learning and knowledge sharing
• Foster coordination and a positive culture of results-based management, connectivity, and learning and knowledge sharing among programme staff throughout the organization
• Provide technical support to component programmes in order to build monitoring, evaluation and learning organisation-wide culture, by raising monitoring and evaluation standards and ensuring the systematic uptake of lessons learnt from team reflections (such as after-action reviews) and key findings from independent reviews and evaluations.
• Coordinate and drive agendas for, and participate in, various cross organisation teams delivering the Programme, currently including the Programme Coordination Team, Programme Forum, and Global Programme Meetings.
• Facilitate cross-organization programme capacity building, including developing relevant tools, webinars, and inductions showing innovation and creativity
• To participate in after-action reviews as appropriate.
• Facilitate continuous improvements to the quality and effectiveness of Programme delivery.
• Promote the effective dissemination of knowledge related to Programme implementation and results-based approaches across the organization, in coordination with global teams and Regional Offices.
• Focusing on programmatic learning and performance, including relevant successes, challenges and priorities related to Programme delivery.
• Work closely with the Communications Unit to contribute to the best presentation of high-level reports and technical documents.
REQUIREMENTS
• University degree in a relevant discipline (environmental or social science preferred)
• Proven significant experience at this level of responsibility in leading the development and delivery of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning process and protocols with a strong practical understanding of results-based management, project/programme design and management, organisation-wide work planning and impact
• Experienced in direct implementation of different monitoring and evaluation approaches at a programme and organisational level
• Strong management skills in programme planning and design, project development and the delivery of timebound and quality-assured project outputs
• Good understanding of other global monitoring frameworks
• Experience in delivering capacity development and training across an international network
• Excellent interpersonal, team management (previous experience of managing a team) and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, with respect for and sensitivity to multi-cultural approaches with a range of players including Programme thematic leads, project managers, and programme staff.
• Applicants must have the Right to Live and Work in the United Kingdom
APPLICATIONS
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
Apply at: https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.show&vacId=10837&lang=en