Senior MEL & Impact Manager

External Posting; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid work flexibility

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Rainforest Alliance is seeking an experienced Senior MEL & Impact Manager to design, implement, and continually improve MEL systems. You will collaborate with diverse teams, external partners, and field staff to ensure robust data collection, analysis and reporting that informs strategic decisions and program outcomes.

You will lead cross-functional teams across multiple countries, oversee data collection and quality, and deliver high-quality MEL outputs while traveling approximately 30%

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field and strong experience in monitoring, evaluation & learning.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and international field operations.
• Proven ability to design MEL frameworks, indicators, data collection, analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MEL implementation across programs, including planning, data analysis, QA and stakeholder coordination.
• Develop detailed workplans and manage risks to ensure timely delivery.
• Lead cross-functional teams across multiple countries and field staff.
• Coordinate data collection, training of enumerators, and data quality control.
• Prepare clear, actionable reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage MEL budgets and ensure resource accountability.

Skills

MEL design

Data analysis

Team management

Stakeholder coordination

Statistical methods

Power BI

Education

Master's degree in agriculture, environmental management, natural resources, economics, data science, or related field

Tools

Stata

R

SPSS

Power BI

Job description

Senior MEL & Impact Manager

POSITION: Senior MEL & Impact Manager
LOCATION: We will only consider candidates legally authorized to work in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, The Netherlands or the UK.
WORKPLACE TYPE: Flexible hybrid working environment
CLOSING DATE: 13 November 2026
JOB LEVEL: 16

Project:

An industry-led initiative implementing programs dedicated to farmers and communities at scale with the objective of strengthening the resilience of the cocoa supply chain in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana.

Role of RA:

Supporting the launch of the operations in Côte d'Ivoire by establishing and managing a team to ensure effective delivery, coordination, and monitoring of all activities on the field including agronomy services.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for an experienced Senior MEL & Impact Manager to oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) systems and activities. You will work with our teams, external partners, and field staff to ensure data collection , analysis, and reporting , supporting evidence-based decision-making and strategic outcomes.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Project and Team Management

• Manage all aspects of MEL implementation, including planning, execution, data analysis, quality assurance, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring agreement on organizational objectives and timelines;


• Lead the development of detailed workplans, proactively identifying risks and ensuring the smooth project delivery;


• Manage and coordinate cross-functional and/or geographically dispersed teams, including staff and consultants, to ensure implementation of MEL activities across multiple countries;


• Oversee coordination of data collection efforts, including training of enumerators, ensuring data quality, and managing timelines;


• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., data, finance, technical experts, regional teams) and external partners to ensure deliverables;


• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders , including partners, service providers, and collaborators;


• Manage budgets related to MEL activities, ensuring efficient use of resources and financial accountability

MEL Expertise

• Design, review, and strengthen MEL frameworks, systems, and indicators to support program objectives ;


• Ensure survey design, data collection methodologies, and implementation processes;


• Lead statistical design approaches to ensure robust and reliable data outputs;


• Oversee thematic data analysis (e.g., environmental, social , economic ) 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 delivery of high-quality outputs, applying best practices in data collection , analysis, and reporting .

WHAT YOU BRING:

Master's degree in agriculture, environmental management, natural resources, economics, data science, or a related field;

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in monitoring, evaluation & 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 (e.g., Stata, R, SPSS) and data visualization software (e.g., Power BI).

Fluency in English and French.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE RAINFOREST ALLIANCE:

Be a part of a global organization with an impactful mission and a collaborative, respectful, and accountable culture.

Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Benefit from remote working flexibility and flexible hybrid working environment.

Prioritize your wellbeing. We have numerous ways to promote work-life balance.

The Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability and any other protected group.