Starting Date: ASAP
Contract type: Full-time and open-ended
Salary: As per respective grade and to commensurate with relevant experience and skills
Location: Lahore
Application closing date: 05 02 2025
About the Job
Are you purpose-led and ready to embark on a journey to shape the future of sustainable cotton? Join us at Better Cotton as Senior Coordinator Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning and lead a global team responsible for delivering high impact communications for the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative – we support more sustainable farming practices and farm livelihoods for nearly 3 million farmers in the Better Cotton network in 23 countries around the world.
Better Cotton is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join its SSI team based in the Better Cotton Pakistan Office, in Lahore, who will be responsible for ensuring that suitable M&E systems are in place to support the implementation of program activities. This will include process and tools development, data collection and analysis, reporting and learning/reflection processes, and some evaluation. The Senior Coordinator will assist program and implementation partner staff in using, adapting, and reporting from tools and processes. Additionally, they will take the lead in ensuring that MEL activities are carried out consistently and credibly at the country level, following global processes. Their role also involves ensuring the credibility of the information collected from the field and contributing to the understanding of the impacts of Better Cotton in Pakistan.
The Senior Coordinator will report to Manager Certification and MEL, Pakistan.
The Challenge
Looking ahead to 2030, we are targeting reducing GHG emissions from cotton production by half, big cuts in synthetic pesticide use, improve soil health across our network, improve farm income and support women’s empowerment among farmers and farm workers.
Areas that play to your strengths
We are seeking a motivated Senior Coordinator Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for:
· Lead the execution and provide quality oversight for the MEL processes and systems in Pakistan, following Better Cotton's global MEL framework and requirements;
• Assist in defining the necessary resources and budgets to implement MEL plans in Pakistan and monitor progress against budgets throughout the year;
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to the global MEL system and process development, aiming to improve transparency, credibility, efficiency, etc;
• Identify and define key performance indicators (KPIs) for program partners that effectively measure their progress;
• Ensure Result Indicator data is collected, cleaned, and shared with the global team according to the timeline;
• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive M&E frameworks that align with the Better Cotton goals and objectives;
• Proficiency in designing data collection tools, such as surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and understanding their appropriate application in different contexts;
• Strong analytical skills to interpret both quantitative and qualitative data to generate insights and recommendations;
• Knowledge of data management practices, including data cleaning, validation, and storage, to ensure data integrity and security;
• Proficient in preparing comprehensive M&E reports and effectively communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders;
• Offer technical support to strengthening of M&E capacity of local programme partners;
• Provide support, input or be part of Global Projects as and when requested;
• Providing required information to Capacity Building Team, Assurance Team, Membership Team and Supply Chain team as required;
• Support Programme team to develop and deliver training modules around monitoring and evaluation tools, analysis tools, excel, and other data management tools;
• Support Programme team to conduct capacity building trainings with Implementing Partner staff
We are looking for someone who has
the following skills, knowledge, and experience:
Essential:
5 to 7 years of work experience in development program/project
Experience in large database management
Experience in leading studies (mix methodologies) from designing to report writing
Experience in local staff capacity building
Experience in establishing M&E systems for sub grantees/ local partners
Experience of working in a team and individually will be an advantage
Strong report writing skills
Good aptitude for statistics and data analysis
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent higher education qualification, in a relevant field
Demonstrated interest in sustainability and international development
Thorough knowledge in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, and analysis is essential
Skills in Excel, understanding of Power-Bi and Tableau will be an added advantage
Excellent interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work independently, proactively, and in a collaborative manner with a team.
Excellent written and communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, and to assimilate and process information for wide-ranging audiences
High proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
Willingness to frequently travel domestically, and occasionally overseas
Desirable
Experience of working in cotton farming
Experience of working in agriculture sector of Punjab and Sindh province of Pakistan
Objective and meticulous professional with the ability to multi-task
Academic background in rural/agricultural development and sustainability
Knowledge of cotton production
What we offer
Working arrangements
The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based in Lahore, Pakistan. Better Cotton offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am – 4 pm.
Apply now
Send us your CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief cover letter (1-page maximum) by or before 05.02.2025 via this link.
In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Better Cotton. We want to see your personal style – what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.
Our hiring process
Initial Screening:
Applicant screening is a crucial step in our recruitment process. This stage may involve a brief phone interview or video call to evaluate your suitability for the position. During this screening, we review resumes and cover letters, and may conduct initial background checks to narrow down the pool of applicant. Internal candidates are encouraged to inform their line manager about their application to promote transparency and help facilitate a smooth transition if selected.
Interviews:
If you successfully pass the initial screening, you will be invited for interviews. The interview process at Better Cotton may include one or more rounds of interviews with various stakeholders, such as the hiring manager, team members, and potentially senior management. As an internal candidate, you may have discussions regarding your current responsibilities and how they will transition to the new position.
Assessment and Testing:
Depending on the role, you might be required to complete assessments, technical tests, or skills evaluations to gauge your competency and suitability for the position. Internal candidates may have the option to demonstrate their existing skills through current job performance or past project outcomes.
Reference Checks:
Once you progress further in the process, reference checks are conducted to validate your work history, skills, and qualifications, and for some roles, your education and criminal history. Internal candidates may be asked for references from current or previous supervisors within Better Cotton to provide insights into their performance and capabilities.
Offer stage:
After completing interviews, assessments, and reference checks, the hiring team evaluates your performance and fit for the role. If you are selected and your references are relevant and satisfactory, you will receive a formal job offer letter outlining the terms of employment, compensation, benefits, and any other relevant details. For internal candidates, the offer process may include a discussion about how your transition to the new role will be managed and any support needed for a smooth handover.
About Better Cotton
Better Cotton is a global not-for-profit organisation supporting the production of more equitable and sustainable cotton at farm level. We exist to catalyse the cotton farming community with partners, governments and others to continuously drive positive impact by setting standards and facilitating the supply and demand of more sustainable cotton from farm to brand. In just 15 years we have aligned more than a fifth of the world’s cotton with our standard and helped farmers and farming communities thrive. Join us in building a better, more sustainable future for cotton worldwide.
About our Values
The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:
Being you @ Better Cotton
Better Cotton is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources.
We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.
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Lahore, Pakistan
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