Company Description

Who we are
SNV is a mission-driven global development partner driven by the vision of a better world: one where across every society, people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. Rooted in the contexts and societies we work in and inspired by the transformational principles and objectives set out by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we are committed to building resilient agri-food systems that deliver food security and adequate nutrition; increasing the reliability and availability of water and sanitation at an acceptable quantity and quality; and improving access to affordable and sustainable energy for all.

Job Description

Global Head Monitoring Evaluation and Learning
M/F- fulltime – The Hague
Reporting to Director Technical Expertise, Part of Technical Expertise Leadership Team

SNV is seeking a senior, dynamic, and visionary professional to provide strategic leadership to Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) at SNV. The Global Head of MEL is a key member of the Technical Expertise Leadership Team and will provide thought leadership and strategic guidance on SNV’s MEL approach, MEL standards, impact measurement and evidence-based learning. Working towards a culture and practice of measuring change to stimulate continuous improvement of our approaches and to build effective portfolios across our 3 sectors Agri-Food, Energy and Water, as well as the cross-cutting themes on gender and social inclusion, climate and governance.

In the newly created Global Head of MEL post you will strategically position the MEL function within SNV to create organisation-wide, cross-sectoral and thematic learning. This entails overseeing MEL improvement and/or innovation processes which drive evidence-based design, data driven adaptive management and critical reflection on our approaches and how we contribute to systems transformation. To accomplish this, the Global Head of MEL will closely collaborate with the other members of the Technical Expertise Leadership Team at SNV.

As Global Head of MEL, you will ensure MEL services within the organisation are provided in line with SNV’s strategy and organisational needs to deliver on our mission. You will lead a small team of global MEL experts to further develop the MEL strategy and agenda. The global MEL team enables country, sector and project teams to create impact that matters by facilitating, advising and coaching on the use of high-quality quantitative and qualitative data for steering, learning, reporting and business development. To ensure MEL standards are met, the global MEL team develops the necessary capability and capacity within the organisation.

This is also an external facing role. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will engage with like-minded organisations in the MEL space to stay across trends and innovations within the field, as well as representing SNV in external fora in relation to MEL.

Position duties and responsibilities

Leadership and Strategic Alignment:

• Strategic positioning of MEL within the organisation, in close collaboration with the Technical Expertise Leadership Team.
• Lead the MEL strategy development and implementation, aligned to SNV strategy and organisational needs.
• Lead on a standardised approach to MEL staff recruitment within SNV and supervise the global MEL team at the Global Office.
• Lead on the institutionalisation of SNVs MEL standards across the SNV organisation, the continuous improvement and innovation processes to ensure high-quality MEL across SNV.
• Lead on an enhanced evaluation culture within SNV, contributing to ensure optimal investment in assessing the impact of our portfolio and thematic initiatives across countries.
• Build SNV’s capacity on approaches relating to data and ethics, digital data governance, and accountability to affected populations.
• Actively participate in ongoing SNV strategy development and discussions, at global level, as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

Lead On and Champion MEL Best Practices:

• Coordinate the development and implementation of approaches, methodologies and tools to monitor, evaluate and steer SNV’s impacts at country, sector and theme level.
• Provide leadership on data-driven learning, evidence generation and adaptive management, in close cooperation with technical teams.
• Provide leadership on connecting best practices and learning from projects and portfolios across SNV countries to ensure evolving and effective learning.
• Provide leadership on the development of MEL trainings and webinars for SNV staff on tested and innovative practices in design, monitoring, evaluation and learning.

Strengthening Profile and Managing Relationships:

• Lead, identify and implement mechanisms for sharing and disseminating good MEL practice across SNV networks.
• Participate in learning forums and opportunities to showcase the organization’s MEL practice, share MEL learnings and contribute to the MEL knowledge agenda.
• Engage in other Global office initiatives that support quality measurement and learning practices.
• Build collaborations with partners at global, regional and country level on MEL approaches and initiatives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge

• Master’s degree in international development, political or social science or relevant field and course work in M&E, research and evaluation methodologies and statistical analysis.
• Proven track record with over 10 years of progressive experience in MEL leadership in an international, multi-country context.
• Demonstrated experience in setting up, managing and implementing organisational MEL systems.
• Thorough knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methodologies for MEL at strategic, organisational and portfolio level.
• Strong track record of successful team leadership and strategic positioning of MEL at organizational level.
• Ability to cultivate constructive relationships within and outside SNV and strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with SNV’s leading sectors: Agriculture, Energy, and Water as well our core themes GESI, Climate and Governance.
• Entrepreneurial, result-oriented and driver for change.

Additional Information

• Contract Type: Indefinite employment contract
• Full time (40 hours per week) starting as soon as possible
• Duty Station: The Hague, the Netherlands

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

At SNV, inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and more.

How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation by 31st May 2024. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be processed in the strictest confidence.

If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process. Should SNV wish to proceed with your application, two interviews with a Selection Committee will take place.

*SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Reference & vetting check
We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people who are willing to act as a reference. We will not contact these referees without your explicit permission.

SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct“. This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.

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