About SNV

SNV is a mission-driven global development partner, rooted in the contexts and societies where we work. Inspired by the transformational principles and objectives set out by the SDGs, we are committed to building resilient agri-food systems that deliver food security and adequate nutrition; to increasing the reliability and availability of water and sanitation at an acceptable quantity and quality; and to improving access to affordable and sustainable energy for all. In doing so, we aim to strengthen institutions, markets and effective governance within and across the agri-food, energy, and water sectors, reducing gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enabling adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

We are one team of over 1,600 people, the vast majority of whom come from the contexts where we work, in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia. Together, we are committed to effective and efficient stewardship of resources and maximising positive, lasting impacts.

Our ability to deliver results rests on our robust foundation of experience, knowledge, evidence and learning; our commitment to strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships; and the relationships and trust of those we work alongside.

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

For more information on our operations in Kenya and SNV generally visit our website: www.snv.org

About CRAFT

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is the lead implementing party for the Climate Resilient Agribusiness for Tomorrow (CRAFT) Project in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. This five-year project, with funding from the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is implemented in partnership with Wageningen University and Research, Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA), Agriterra, and Rabo Partnerships. The consortium offers a strong platform to manage and coordinate a robust climate smart agriculture project and provide targeted technical assistance, business facilitation, and research and knowledge management support.

The project uses an Inclusive Business development approach to support the international and Dutch efforts on climate change and sustainable production in arable farming. The project, through its Climate Innovation and Investment Facility, will leverage €10 million in private sector investments and will work with and through the private sector and support public sector partners in creating an institutional environment for wide-scale adoption of climate smart agricultural practices and technologies.

The project is anchored on three pillars:

1. Increasing the adoption of climate smart practices and technologies among farmers and agro enterprises.
2. Increasing investments and business growth in climate smart value chains.
3. Creating the enabling environment necessary to ensure the large-scale rollout of market-driven CSA.

The Regional Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation Advisor is responsible for ensuring a holistic and systemic approach to measuring and analyzing changes resulting from CRAFT, harvesting results of the interventions and external positioning.

The RMLE Advisor will:

• Feed into quality implementation in the three countries in the different workstream, seeking for synergies, overarching learnings, and proof of concepts
• Supervise the CRAFT’s monitoring, learning and evaluation (MLE) work, including developing and continuously enhancing the framework, systems and tools. 
• Coordinate the data collection, verification, and analysis, by working with SNV technical advisors and consultants for coherent evidence gathering, knowledge product development, and dissemination.
• Ensure quality control and timeliness of BC support and TA and MLE deliverables, and execution of knowledge agenda

Key responsibilities:

1. Ensure the implementation of the CRAFT M&E strategy:  Coordination of the country-based teams; coordination, monitoring and support of the implementation of the M&E strategy vis-à-vis consortium partners and national execution teams.
2. Provide quality assurance of the implementation of CRAFT: provide guidance to the countries on verification of activities, data quality assurance, monitoring of project performance, assurance of compliance with the requirements of the donor's reporting; as such, oversees that the IATI (International Aid Transparency Initiative) and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) standards must be respected.
3. Lead the reporting of program results: responsible for high quality, accurate and reliable reporting of results at national and multi-country level. Verify and consolidate M&E data as well as reports from national projects.
4. Contribute to learning, action research and knowledge development: support the learning and knowledge management strategy designed and implemented throughout the programme.
5. Ensure synthesis, analysis and documentation on innovations, learnings and sharing of project insights and results 
6. Ensure that the implementation teams and partners master the approaches and tools necessary to feed the M&E system.
7. Ensuring the measurement of gender and social inclusion aspects: Ensuring that the results of gender analysis are integrated into the M&E strategy. Supporting national teams to ensure appropriate gender measurement and social inclusion
8. Maintain the monitoring and evaluation database and the program dashboard, coordinate with the service provider.

• Academic qualifications in relevant field required; preferably related to innovations and business management/international development. (Master’s degree is an added advantage)
• Minimum of 6 years of work experience in providing advisory on inclusive business development, gender and social inclusion, and inclusive innovation preferred.
• A strong understanding and experience in managing M&E processes and data for adaptive management.
• Experience working in Agriculture and preferably Climate Change and private sector development. 
• Excellent skills in data management and learning tools/systems;
• In-depth knowledge of results-based management (RBM), and theory of change (TOC) management, including baseline and disaggregated data (gender, income group, etc.) and their usage in implementation and M&E
• Strong evidence-based writing skills
• Ability to effectively engage with the private sector and civil society;
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills;
• Strong strategic decision-making and excellent communication skills (written and oral), including reporting and presentation skills;
• Fluency in both written and spoken English;
• Willingness and ability to travel to project locations.

Terms of appointment:

Contract Type: Full time (40 hours per week)
Contract Duration: 1 year

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel locally and project countries.

SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website:  www.snv.org/careers.

SNV strives to be an inclusive employer, thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate on the basis of disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender and sexual orientation, etc.

How to apply:

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by clicking on the “I AM INTERESTED” tab on this page and submitting an application letter and CV that contains three referees in English before  31st March 2024. 

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