Senior MEL & Impact Manager

Rainforest Alliance•Accra,

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior MEL & Impact Manager will oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems and activities. Working with internal teams, external partners, and field staff, the manager will support data collection, analysis, and reporting to enable evidence-based decision-making and strategic outcomes. The role supports an industry-led initiative implementing programs at scale for farmers and communities to strengthen the resilience of the cocoa supply chain in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana. The initiative is launching operations in Côte d'Ivoire, where the Rainforest Alliance will establish and manage a team to deliver, coordinate, and monitor field activities, including agronomy services. Further information about the confidential initiative will be shared with shortlisted candidates after they execute an NDA. The position involves managing MEL implementation and budgets; coordinating teams, partners, and data collection across multiple countries; strengthening MEL frameworks and methods; leading statistical and thematic analysis; and delivering high-quality reports and presentations. The role is based in a flexible hybrid working environment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, the Netherlands, or the UK. International travel is approximately 30%.

Requirements

Master's degree in agriculture, environmental management, natural resources, economics, data science, or a related field.
At least 5 years of professional experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning and program/project management.
Strategic planning and organizational experience.
Analytical and statistical skills, including experience with data analysis and interpretation.
Experience managing multicultural and geographically distributed teams.
Willingness to travel internationally, approximately 30%.
Proficiency in statistical and data analysis tools such as Stata, R, or SPSS, and data visualization software such as Power BI.
Fluency in English and French.
Legally authorized to work in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, the Netherlands, or the UK.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of MEL implementation, including planning, execution, data analysis, quality assurance, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring alignment on organizational objectives and timelines.
Lead the development of detailed workplans, proactively identify risks, and support smooth project delivery.
Manage and coordinate cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams, including staff and consultants, to implement MEL activities across multiple countries.
Oversee data collection, including enumerator training, data quality, and timelines.
Collaborate with internal departments, including data, finance, technical experts, and regional teams, and with external partners to deliver outputs.
Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including partners, service providers, and collaborators.
Manage budgets for MEL activities, ensuring efficient use of resources and financial accountability.
Design, review, and strengthen MEL frameworks, systems, and indicators to support program objectives.
Ensure appropriate survey design, data collection methodologies, and implementation processes.
Lead statistical design approaches to ensure robust and reliable data outputs.
Oversee thematic data analysis, including environmental, social, and economic analysis, in collaboration with subject matter experts.
Contextualize findings using relevant secondary data sources, research, and field insights.
Lead analysis of collected data to identify trends, outcomes, and actionable insights for decision-making.
Develop and deliver clear, insightful reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure high-quality outputs by applying best practices in data collection, analysis, and reporting.