Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other harmful effects of climate change.
The MEL manager will oversee the systematic monitoring and evaluation of breeding initiatives to assess their effectiveness in enhancing rice varieties’ resilience to climate stresses and improving outcomes. Additionally, by leading the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities and Management Information Systems (MIS) section, the MEL manager will coordinate data collection, analysis, and reporting processes, providing valuable insights to inform strategic decision-making. Moreover, supervising a communication specialist underscores the importance of disseminating project findings and fostering knowledge-sharing among stakeholders, thereby facilitating the broader adoption of climate-smart rice breeding practices. Through these responsibilities, the MEL manager plays a crucial role in driving innovation, accountability, and sustainability within the project, ultimately contributing to food security and resilience in the face of climate change.
This position will be based at the IRRI Bangladesh Office in Dhaka and will only be filled by permanent citizens of Bangladesh.
Base Salary Ranges: (215, 299 – 375, 874) BDT/ per month
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