MEL System Development and Implementation

Type of Engagement: Consultancy with anticipated travel

Start and End Dates: 15 July 2026 to 15 January 2026

Level of Effort: 3 days per week (24 hours per week)

Deadline for Applications: 08 July 2026, by 11:59 PM CET

The CGIAR Digital Transformation Accelerator (DT-A) leverages digital technologies, artificial intelligence, data science, and innovation to accelerate transformation of food, land, and water systems. To effectively monitor progress, assess outcomes and impacts, support adaptive management, and generate actionable learning, the DT-A requires technical support to design, develop, operationalize, and strengthen a comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) system. The MEL system will support performance tracking across DT-A Areas of Work (AoWs), ensure accountability to stakeholders and donors, and facilitate evidence-based decision-making. MEL activities will be conducted at both the Accelerator and AoW levels, with a focus on harmonizing approaches across pooled and bilateral funding streams. The assignment objective is to develop and support the implementation of a best-in-class MEL system that is responsive to the entrepreneurial and adaptive nature of the DT-A, supporting performance management, accountability, learning, and evidence-based decision-making while capturing the emergence, testing, scaling, and adoption of digital innovations across food, land, and water systems.

All applications must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button below before 11:59 PM CET on 08 July 2026. If you require assistance or face challenges in submitting your application, please email smo-bidding@cgiar.org with the position title in the subject line. Applications submitted through this email will NOT be accepted.

Please ensure your resume and cover letter are in English and does not contain your marital status, age, or photograph. Documents provided in a language other than English will not be considered.

CGIAR is committed to fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces. We believe that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational, and multi-disciplinary, collegial working environment. We consciously create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you!