Performance and Partnerships Manager Jobs at International Livestock Research Institute

Responsibilities for the Performance and Partnerships Manager Job

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.

Performance and Partnerships Manager Job 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.