Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant

Reference number: 2501
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Consultancy
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
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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

Following the launch of the National Agroecology Strategy in Kenya and its mandate to establish an M&E framework, the TRANSITIONS Metrics project convened a three-day in-person workshop (15–17 January 2025) on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD), through the Intersectoral Forum on Agroecology and Agrobiodiversity (ISFAA). This workshop initiated a co-design process for the NAS-FST M&E framework. TAPE+ National was presented and widely recognized as a highly suitable solution for many aspects envisioned to be incorporated in the NAS-FST M&E framework. TAPE+ National has a strong overlap in themes and indicators with those envisioned to be assessed through the NAS-FST M&E framework. Further, the NAS-FST M&E framework envisions to establish a comprehensive baseline, for which the TAPE+ survey offers an ideal methodology, offering a solid empirical foundation upon which to build the monitoring system. Component 5 of the EU-funded and IFAD-managed TRANSITIONS Metrics project will build on this momentum and continue supporting the co-development of the NAS-FST M&E framework and ensure the integration of TAPE+ National as an integral component of the NAS M&E framework.

Duties and responsibilities

This consultancy contract will facilitate the review of policy, existing M&E frameworks, and data landscape, which will inform the development and alignment of TAPE+ National and the NAS M&E framework, ensuring they reflect national priorities, align with existing frameworks at national and county levels, and leverage current data collection efforts.

1. Political feasibility assessment and political economy analysis, exploring government priorities, stakeholder interests, and potential socioeconomic impacts of incremental agroecological transitions. This analysis will identify key levers to support food system transformation and priority research questions to be addressed through TAPE+ National. These questions will be co-developed with the technical multi-actor task force and inform TAPE+ National survey adaptation and selection of a target population.
   • A List of Key Levers for Food System Transformation
     A structured summary of the most influential factors ("levers") that can be acted upon to drive change in the national food system.
   • Set of Priority Research Questions
     A focused list of evidence gaps and critical research questions tailored to national contexts, which will guide the TAPE+ National program’s future research and policy efforts


2. Review of existing M&E frameworks, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development's (MoALD) Climate Smart Agriculture M&E framework, Agricultural Sector M&E framework, and M&E frameworks from other sectors (e.g., health, environment, economy), as well as county-level M&E plans. This review will be used to ensure that TAPE+ National and the NAS-FST M&E framework align with existing frameworks at the national and county levels.
   • Comparative Analysis Report
     A detailed document describing all relevant M&E frameworks, the indicators and methods used for data collection, as well as how data are stored, processed, and analyzed, as well as which actors play which roles in these M&E frameworks and their implementation
   • Framework Harmonization Recommendations
     A set of practical recommendations to align indicators, methodologies, and reporting structures.


3. Engage with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) and other relevant institutions to map ongoing data collection efforts, methods used, and data management practices. This includes national and local datasets, as well as GIS data, to identify information gaps and opportunities to utilize existing data through TAPE+ National and the NAS-FST M&E framework.
   • Data Landscape Mapping Gap Analysis Report
     A comprehensive report that describes in detail the key actors, such as governmental institutions and universities, identifies missing or insufficient data management structures needed to effectively monitor and evaluate food system transformation through TAPE+ National and the NAS-FST framework.
   • Recommendations for Data System Improvements
     A set of actionable recommendations to address the identified gaps, e.g, new data integration initiatives or modules.


4. Analyse international reporting requirements related to CAADP, UNFCCC (NDC), UNCBD (NBSAP), etc., and determine how these align with and can be incorporated into TAPE+ National and the NAS-FST M&E framework.
   • Analysis Report
     A comprehensive review of the key reporting obligations under international frameworks relevant to food systems.
   • Recommendations Brief
     A set of practical recommendations outlining how international indicators and reporting needs can be integrated into TAPE+ and NAS-FST

Education, knowledge and experience

• Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in political or social Sciences, Statistics, or a related field with a clear focus on food system analysis
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation within research projects, NGOs, government agencies, or international organizations with a clear focus on food system transformation and/or agroecology
• Good understanding of the different relevant governmental (e.g. agriculture, environment, health, finance) and societal (public, private and civil society) sectors involved in food system transformations in Kenya

Terms and conditions

• This is a consultancy position
• The period of the consultancy is 4 (four) months with the possibility of renewal
• Work location: Nairobi, Kenya.

To learn more about CIFOR-ICRAF, please visit our websites at: https://www.cifor.org and www.worldagroforestry.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 29 Aug 2025
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.