Department: Program Coordination Unit
Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Junior Consultant
Location: Cali, Colombia
Term: 6 months -1 year
Application deadline: February 29th, 2016
Starting date: As soon as possible
CIAT Background
The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) works to reduce hunger and poverty, and improve human nutrition in the tropics through research aimed at increasing the eco-efficiency of agriculture. CIAT is a member of the CGIAR Consortium (www.cgiar.org), a global research partnership with many partners striving for a food secure future. The Center’s research focuses on increasing the productivity of key crops (cassava, common bean, rice, and tropical forages); reversing soil and land degradation; and using information to foster better decisions about issues such as climate change and environmental management. Headquartered near Cali, Colombia, CIAT has regional offices in Nairobi, Kenya, and Hanoi, Vietnam. Center scientists work in 52 countries and we have 21 offices and field operation sites around the world.
The Program Coordination Unit supports the efficient implementation of the Center’s strategic objectives and their alignment to the CGIAR Consortium research framework. The monitoring and evaluation (M&E) team reports to this unit and provides support on monitoring the research progress of CIAT programs. The M&E team also provides assistance to scientists, the data & information team, and the Office of Partnerships and Communications.
Job Purpose
Support the design and implementation of CIAT’s M&E system.
Responsibilities
Technical competencies
Role competencies
Maintains attention to detail, is able to stay organized and willing to learn, and executes assignments on time and with quality.
Terms of employment
CIAT offers Junior Consultants (aka Visiting Researchers) a monthly stipend paid in US dollars and an airline ticket to and from Cali, Colombia. CIAT will assist in obtaining necessary travel documents, including a work visa.
The position is internationally recruited and will be based at CIAT Headquarters in Palmira, Colombia. The contract will be for at least 6 months up to one year.
CIAT offers a multicultural, collegial research environment. CIAT is an equal opportunity employer, and strives for diversity.
How to apply
We invite candidates to send us a cover letter and curriculum vitae (less than two pages), as well as names and email addresses of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience.
All correspondence should be addressed to Perla Castillo (p.castillo@cgiar.org) and must include “Junior Consultant – M&E Unit” in the subject line.
Applications received after February 29th, 2016 will not be considered.
We invite you to learn more about us at: www.ciat.cgiar.org
The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) works to reduce hunger and poverty, and improve human nutrition in the tropics through research aimed at increasing the eco-efficiency of agriculture. CIAT is a member of the CGIAR Consortium (www.cgiar.org), a global research partnership with many partners striving for a food secure future. The Center’s research focuses on increasing the productivity of key crops (cassava, common bean, rice, and tropical forages); reversing soil and land degradation; and using information to foster better decisions about issues such as climate change and environmental management. Headquartered near Cali, Colombia, CIAT has regional offices in Nairobi, Kenya, and Hanoi, Vietnam. Center scientists work in 52 countries and we have 21 offices and field operation sites around the world.
