Performance and Partnerships Manager Scientist-Bioinformatics Program accountant Performance and Partnerships Manager

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 programsinternationally 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 send 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 by clicking on the “Apply Now” tab above in the link provided 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.
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