The
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Performance and Partnerships Manager to support implementation of the Livestock CGIAR Research
Program (CRP) AR4D model for delivering research outcomes and impacts.
ILRI works with partners worldwide to
enhance the roles that livestock play in food security and poverty alleviation,
principally in Africa and Asia.
ILRI is a not-for-profit institution
with a staff of about 700 and in 2016, an operating budget of about USD 83
million.
A member of the CGIAR Consortium
working for a food-secure future, ILRI has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya,
a principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and offices in other countries in
East, West and Southern Africa and in South, Southeast and East Asia.
The CGIAR Research Program on
Livestock seeks to focus research for development on transforming selected
animal-source food value chains and livestock-based livelihood systems in
developing countries to ensure the poor can use livestock-related opportunities
to improve their livelihoods and nutritional security while protecting the
environment.
Led by ILRI, this USD40 million per
annum program is a partnership of several CGIAR centres, universities and
development agencies, with multiple collaborators from agricultural research
and development communities around the world.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will join a dynamic
international team to implement the CGIAR Research Program on Livestock, and
will be responsible for strengthening its performance management and supporting
interdisciplinary research teams in the program’s target countries to be more
effective and to engage with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
To strengthen the program’s performance
management, the incumbent will work closely with the ILRI Research Methods
Group and impact assessment research team in:
·
Completing the design and
implementation of the program’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Impact
Assessment (MELIA) framework, including overseeing the finalization and
roll-out of the related computer or web-based systems
·
Managing MELIA components in the
program’s planning and reporting processes and supporting program staff in
their implementation, including facilitating regular review and strengthening
of Theories of Change and their evidence base and guiding research teams in
defining and monitoring their Change Pathways
·
Defining and overseeing data
collection for program performance indicators
·
Coordinating internal and external
evaluations and impact assessments
·
Representing the program in CGIAR
processes related to monitoring and evaluation
For country research teams:
·
Supporting country coordinators to
strengthen interdisciplinary interaction within their teams
·
Updating and overseeing
implementation of a partnership strategy, especially with respect to improving
the partnership skills of the country research teams
·
Strengthening the rigor and quality
of action research conducted at country level including ensuring adequate
cross-country research design, integrated into MELIA planning and reporting
processes
For overall program implementation:
·
Contributing to the development of
the management strategy led by the Program Director and Program Management
Committee.
·
Supporting the Livestock Program
Director,Program Management Committee, Independent Steering Committee and
representing the Program Director when needed
·
Assisting in overseeing the
day-to-day operations of the program management unit and working closely with
the Program Management staff ensure alignment with the Project Management
Framework by
·
Designing and implementing systems to
track, monitor, report program calendar and deliverables, and coordinate with
flagship leaders to ensure timely delivery of products and reports. Also
through contributing to routine reporting with the Consortium on Program
research deliverables, program briefs and financial reports.
·
Responding to internal/external
project information requests.
Requirements
·
A Masters Degree in Evaluation, Social
Sciences or related field, with a PhD in one of these fields an advantage
·
At least 10 years relevant experience
managing complex programs internationally in research or development
organisations
·
Experience of working in both Africa
and Asia a distinct advantage.
·
Proven experience in coordinating
complex global programmes with numerous partners
·
Demonstrated ability to support
change processes and promote uptake of new management and evaluation systems
·
Excellent managerial and
multi-tasking skills
·
Track record of showing initiative
and making decisions at program level
·
Flexibility and agility to deliver
within short timeframes
·
Willingness to travel internationally
·
Excellent English language skills,
with French or Spanish an advantage.
Post location: The
position is based at ILRI’s Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
Position level: The position level is 5B.
Duration: 3
years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance
and continued funding.
Benefits: ILRI
offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes 15% Pension,
Medical insurance, Life insurance and allowances for: Education, Housing,
Relocation, Home leave, Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + public
holidays.
How to apply:
Applicants
should CLICK HERE to apply online by sending a cover
letter and CV explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to
the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three
referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional
qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational
Development before 2 December 2016.
The position title and reference
number PP/CRP/10/2016 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover
letter.
We thank all applicants for their
interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage
of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or
training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants’
bank accounts.
To find out more about ILRI visit our
websites at http://www.ilri.org
To find out more about working at
ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/
ILRI is an equal opportunity
employer.
