Programme Coordination & MEAL Officer - SEI
Reference number: 202626
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a
Programme Coordination & MEAL Officer - SEI
Overview
About our organization:
Stockholm Environment Institute is an international non-profit research institute that tackles climate, environment and sustainable development challenges. We empower partners to meet these challenges through cutting-edge research, knowledge, tools and capacity building. Scientific quality and integrity are foundations of our work. Partnership is at the heart of our approach, leading to change that lasts.
Our work connects science to policy and practice, aiming to drive tangible impacts. It spans climate change, natural resources, water, air, and health, and addresses questions of governance, innovation, finance, poverty, gender equality and social equity.
Through SEI’s HQ and seven centres around the world, we engage with policy, practice and development action for a sustainable, prosperous future for all. SEI Africa is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and is hosted by the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) based in Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya. We invite you to learn more about SEI and World Agroforestry by accessing our websites: www.sei.org and www.worldagroforestry.org
SEI is looking for a:
Programme Coordination & MEAL Officer
The position holder will work with colleagues in SEI Africa’s energy and climate services cluster in Nairobi, directly support the Climate Services Lead, and report to the Energy and Climate Change Cluster Lead at SEI Africa, working closely with the Program and MEL Coordinator. He/she will provide critical support for the delivery of current and new research and capacity-building initiatives, primarily focused on implementing ENACTS (Enhancing National Climate Services). Current ENACTS-related work includes Ethiopia, Malawi, Nigeria, and Pakistan, with expansion expected to other countries. Work will involve collaborating with SEI staff and ENACTS partners to conduct research and deliver analyses, reports, and, as appropriate, contributions to formal peer-reviewed publications in the area of climate services. An important part of the position will be to coordinate and support ENACTS research and capacity-building activities with partner organizations in relevant countries. The Programme Coordination & MEAL Officer will work closely with the leaders of other clusters and will be under the overall supervision of the SEI Africa Centre Director.
Duties and responsibilities
1.Programme Coordination
Facilitate, develop materials for, and
participate in research and capacity building meetings, workshops and
trainings, involving in-region travel, primarily in Africa and coordination
with partners and stakeholdersMonitors and reports to the Cluster
Lead, and all project managers on the progress of relevant projectsSupports Cluster lead in communicating
with funders and project partners representing project leadsCoordinates and contributes to
preparing proposals, project reports and outreach materials (including web
features and newsletters), as neededPresents project activities and
progress at meetings and other engagements, speaks/responds on behalf of the
project in discussions with partners, and steers project activities forward
when the project lead becomes unavailable.Ensures the centre project management
is updated with precise project information according to donor agreement and
amendment.Ensures time planning of Cluster team
members are correctly updated in the centre time management system.Ensures monthly timesheets are
approved as per allocationEnsures the monthly sharing of the
project budgets and financial reports based on the update in the centre project
management tracker and ensures review by project managers regarding resource
spending and planning.Supports the team in planning and
project implementation, for example by taking minutes of meetings and assisting
in event organization.Actively oversees implementation,
reporting, monitoring and learning of projects and results. Documents to aid in
the delivery of research projects (e.g. agenda, minutes, workplans,
coordination and proposal development frameworks, financial and/or narrative
reports, proposals) are supported.Performs other tasks that might be
assigned by the team leader/senior research fellows.
2.MEL
Provide technical leadership in the
design, development, planning, budgeting, and implementation of the project
MREAL frameworksSupports the design and implementation
of MEAL result frameworks and ‘Theory of Change’ for all cluster programmes.Supports the integration of MEAL in
project design, implementation, and reporting.Supports the implementation and
optimization of online solutions for MEAL projects and programmes.Oversees data collection, assess
project progress and results, and generates insights to refine project design
and implementation.Timely and appropriate monitoring and
evaluation of projects is done including generating related reports.Correctness of data input into the
center project management tracker and time management systems.Updates cluster project results
frameworks as needed.As appropriate, trains and guides
partners and stakeholders in MEAL and field monitoring.
3.Fundraising & Partnerships
Provides support to proposal
development by ensuring the internal project management tool process and
advising on donor requirements.Assists in building and expanding
strategic partnerships and networking with governments, civil society
organizations, the private sector and donors in implementing research project
activities and developing new research projects.Supports in preparing documents (e.g.
agenda, work plan, reports, publications, proposals) related to research
projects as assigned.Performs other tasks that might be
assigned by the Project Leader, Line manager and the team.
Requirements
At least 4 years of experience with a
Bachelor’s degree or 2 years with a Master’s degree in Project Management,
Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies,or related fields.Experience in working with both
government and international non-profit/researchinstitutes. Experience with climate
or environmental issues.Experience in administration and
coordination on diverse and complex issues.Experience in organizing events and
logistics.Some knowledge of budget planning and
resources management.Excellent communication and
coordination skills.Good command of English both written
and spoken.
Education, knowledge and experience
•At least 4 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 2 years with a Master’s degree in Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, or related fields.
•Experience in working with both government and international non-profit/research institutes. Experience with climate or environmental issues.
•Experience in administration and coordination on diverse and complex issues.
•Experience in organizing events and logistics.
•Some knowledge of budget planning and resources management.
•Excellent communication and coordination skills.
•Good command of English both written and spoken.
Terms and conditions
•This is a Locally Recruited Position (LRS). CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.
•The appointment will be for a period of two (2) years, inclusive of a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
•The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya.
•We will acknowledge all applications but will only contact short-listed candidates.
Application process
The application deadline is 27 May 2026
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.
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The Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) harnesses the power of trees, forests and agroforestry landscapes to address the most pressing global challenges of our time – biodiversity loss, climate change, food security, livelihoods and inequity. CIFOR and ICRAF are CGIAR Research Centers.