Monitoring and Programme Support Officer

Reference number: 2625

Job status: In-progress

Job category: Local Position

Duty station: Colombo, Sri Lanka

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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

Monitoring and Programme Support Officer

Overview

Monitoring and Programme Support Officer is the focal point for maintaining project monitoring systems, performance tracking, and reporting requirements, including the consolidation of programme performance information to meet the standards and timely requirements of the GCF-Knuckles project. The officer shall facilitate efficient office operations by supporting the secretarial, administrative, and coordination functions to complement and strengthen core responsibilities related to the position.

Duties and responsibilities

Project Monitoring, Evaluation
and Research Support

  • Support the design and implementation of the project’s Monitoring,
    Evaluation and Learning (MEL) activities

  • Develop relevant formats and attend to data collection and monitor
    project indicators in line with the project results framework

  • Monitor project progress and document project results against agreed
    targets

  • Support baseline assessments, surveys, evaluations, and ongoing
    monitoring activities

  • Ensure data quality and compliance with established standards and
    procedures

  • Synthesize findings and prepare reports, presentations, briefs, and
    other knowledge products

  • Provide capacity building to project staff and partners on MEL
    concepts, tools, and systems as required

Project Coordination and
Reporting Support

Assist the project manager
and research team when required to:

  • Support the development and updating of project work plans and
    implementation schedules

  • Coordinate and communicate key findings, lessons learned, and
    performance insights to the wider project team

  • Contribute to the preparation of work plans, progress reports,
    financial reports, and other project documents

  • Making presentations at project review meetings, workshops, and
    stakeholder consultations

Office and Operations Support

Assist the country director
by:

  • Supporting the coordination and implementation of Landscape Alliance
    projects in Sri Lanka

  • Maintaining programme-related records, databases, and filing systems

  • Liaising with internal teams, formal communications with project
    partners, and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and
    timely programme execution

  • Providing logistical support for project-related activities; workshops,
    training sessions, stakeholder meetings, and field visits

  • Maintenance and updating of the data repository

  • Performing other tasks assigned by the Country Director

Education, knowledge and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in agricultural economics, management, economics, forestry or other relevant fields
  • Master’s degree in development studies, social sciences or economics or relevant field will be an asset
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning, research or other relevant fields

Terms and conditions

  • This is a vacancy for Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) positions. Landscape Alliance offers competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience.
  • The appointment will be for 6 (six) months with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position, and available resources.
  • The duty station will be in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

To apply, please visit our career site at:

https://www.landscapealliance.org/about/work-with-us/

To learn more about Landscape Alliance, please visit our websites at:

https://www.landscapealliance.org/

Landscape Alliance promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.

Landscape Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.

Application process

The application deadline is 02 Jul 2026.

We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.

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