UTZ Certified - Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Do you want to be involved in the international dynamics of sustainability, where ideals and pragmatism meet?

UTZ Certified is a label and program for sustainable farming worldwide. Our mission is to create a world where sustainable farming is the norm. Sustainable farming helps farmers, workers and their families to fulfil their ambitions and contributes to safeguard the world’s resources, now and in the future. UTZ Certified is one of the largest programs for responsibly produced coffee, tea and cocoa in the world, working across all continents with leading brands and retailers, such as Mars, Ahold, IKEA, D.E Master Blenders 1753, Migros, Tchibo and Nestlé.

UTZ Certified is headquartered in Amsterdam and works closely with its partner network in Africa, Asia and Latin America. UTZ Certified is looking for a:

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

UTZ is expanding its effort to get a good insight in the impact of the work we undertake with farmers and the implementation of the UTZ program (certification, traceability and market aspects). To this end UTZ has multiple Monitoring & Evaluation activities. An M&E program is being set up and several impact studies are in progress. Within the framework of the M&E program, you will coordinate the UTZ Certified climate activities. You will work in a team as well as independently. You are an expert on climate and environmental activities, able to lead projects and you like to work in dynamic, international contexts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the growing Monitoring and Evaluation department
• Motivate and support the team of M&E professionals in achieving the departments goals
• Oversee the development and implementation of UTZ’s M&E program
• Be responsible for the budgeting process, budget control and the departments year plan
• Represent the M&E department at UTZ’s Head of Departments
• Support UTZ’s partnership department in fundraising for M&E projects
• Liaise with UTZ’s communications department for the development of impact communications

You are the head of the M&E department and will report to the Standards Director.

Candidate requirements

• Master’s degree in development economics, agronomy, environmental science or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of work experience, minimum of 5 years in a related field, strongly preferred also in agricultural contexts in tropical countries and/or certification
• Proven track record in monitoring and evaluation and impact assessment
• Excellent team management skills
• Quality-minded, analytical, able to bring structure
• Output-oriented and good communication skills
• Project management skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Fluency in verbal and written English (must have); Spanish, French or Portuguese is an asset

Employment is based upon 32 - 40 hours/week. The position is based in Amsterdam and implies occasional travel to producing countries. We can only consider candidates who have a work & residency permit for the Netherlands/EU. Please note that we will check your references at the end of the procedure.

This is your opportunity to create real value for a meaningful global sustainability initiative!

Please send your application (1 page letter, 2 page cv) toapplication@duurzaamheidwerkt.nl before September 29, 2013 mentioning M&E Manager in the subject line. For more information about this position please contact Brigitte Ligtvoet at +31 6 55 100 341.

More information about UTZ Certified: www.utzcertified.org.