Portfolio Performance and MELIA Assistant

Reference number: 2458
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Bogor, Indonesia
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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.

Overview

Are you passionate about driving impact through effective project monitoring and evaluation? Join CIFOR-ICRAF, a global leader in research for sustainable development, and play a pivotal role in ensuring our projects deliver measurable results that align with our mission to protect biodiversity, combat climate change, and improve livelihoods.

As a Portfolio Performance and MELIA (Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, Impact Assessment) Assistant at the Quality for Impact (Q4I) unit, you will be at the heart of our efforts to enhance project performance monitoring and knowledge sharing across our dynamic portfolio. Your work will involve identifying and documenting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and uncovering the stories of how our research creates real-world change.

In this role, you will extract, validate, and manage data within our internal systems (MyTREE/OCS), track evidence of knowledge uptake, and contribute to refining our MELIA practices. By organizing essential resources—like theories of change, logical frameworks, and evaluation reports—you’ll help build a robust MELIA knowledge base that supports informed decision-making at every level. Your contributions will ensure CIFOR-ICRAF’s research portfolio is driven by evidence, relevance, and innovation. If you are detail-oriented, data-savvy, and ready to make a difference in global development, we invite you to apply and help us advance a sustainable future!

Duties and responsibilities

• Support identification of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Review grant agreements and technical reports to identify institutional KPIs aligned with project objectives.

• Support measurement of project-level KPIs:

Analyze resources in the internal MELIA system (e.g., technical and evaluation reports) to inform KPI measurement; extract, validate, and input relevant data into the MELIA system; perform data cleansing, validation, and documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency; address data gaps, outliers, and inconsistencies while maintaining detailed records of processes; provide regular progress updates to the Quality for Impact (Q4I) Team Leader (TL).

• Support assessment of research and knowledge uptake:

Screen project documentation (e.g., technical, trip, and workshop reports; communication products); identify and log information on knowledge and research uptake by stakeholders in the MELIA system; upload relevant supporting documents and report progress to the Q4I TL.

• Support evaluation of the portfolio’s MELIA strengths:

Locate and catalog key MELIA documents, including theories of change (ToCs), logical frameworks, MELIA plans, and evaluation reports; upload these documents into the MELIA system for easy access and tracking; provide status updates to the Q4I TL on the availability of required documentation.

• General administrative and support tasks:

Perform other duties as assigned to support the team’s objectives.

Education, knowledge and experience

• Minimum a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Environmental Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience (including internships) in MELIA, data collection, or project performance tracking.
• Experience reviewing reports, extracting relevant data, and maintaining data systems is an advantage.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry, sorting, and basic analysis (e.g., formulas, pivot tables).
• Familiarity with data management or monitoring and evaluation tools (e.g., SPSS, Power BI, STATA, or similar) is an advantage.
• General understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles, including key concepts like KPIs, logical frameworks, and theories of change.
• Awareness of development or environmental project contexts, particularly in research or non-governmental organizations, is preferred.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is essential.

Terms and conditions

• This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience.
• The appointment will be for 1 (one) year with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
• The duty station will be in Bogor, Indonesia.
To apply, please visit our career site at: https://www.cifor-icraf.org/about/work-with-us/
To learn more about CIFOR-ICRAF, please visit our websites at: https://www.cifor-icraf.org
CIFOR-ICRAF promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.
CIFOR-ICRAF 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 21 Dec 2024
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.