IKM Specialist enhancing MEDA’s organizational impact measurement and knowledge generation strategy. Collaborates across teams to manage data integration, reporting, and research outputs.
Responsibilities
Support the Director in strengthening MEDA’s organization-wide impact measurement systems and frameworks
Develop and manage the organization’s measurement framework with key metrics in alignment with MEDA’s strategic plan and priorities
Coordinate integration and streamlining of MEDA databases (e.g., CRM, project systems, Power BI dashboards) to ensure consistency and efficiency in organizational reporting
Ensure availability of clean, validated, and harmonized datasets across regions and departments
Identify gaps in data systems and contribute to system improvements and upgrades
Support data governance, standardization, and metadata practices across MEDA
Lead the preparation and consolidation of quarterly organizational performance reports and annual results summaries
Manage and update the organization’s Balanced Scorecard (BSC) in collaboration with leadership and functional teams
Ensure reporting aligns with MEDA’s strategy, KPIs, and donor requirements
Develop dashboards and visualization tools to communicate performance insights clearly
Ensure data is translated into actionable insights for senior leadership and Board reporting
Work alongside Technical Leads and project teams to develop high-quality research and knowledge products (case studies, learning briefs, synthesis reports, sector analyses)
Synthesize data and evidence to articulate MEDA’s contributions to agri-food systems, inclusive market systems, and community-level impact
Coordinate summative and ex-post evaluations for selected projects
Support development of thought leadership content aligned with MEDA’s strategic priorities
Ensure systematic capture of lessons learned and best practices across programs
Contribute to strengthening MEDA’s organizational evidence base and Theory of Change
Collaborate closely with Regional IKM leads, Technical Leads, IT, and Communications to ensure alignment of data, reporting, and knowledge outputs
Provide technical guidance and backstopping to project teams on data, reporting, and learning processes
Support quality assurance of data collection, analysis, and reporting outputs
Contribute to building staff capacity in data use, reporting standards, and knowledge management practices
Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making and learning across the organization
Contribute to strategic initiatives led by the Director, IKM
Support coordination with external consultants where required (e.g., evaluations, research)
Undertake other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree plus professional qualification in relevant field
Minimum 7+ years of experience in international development with experience in research and impact measurement practices
Experience in data integration and reporting, and expertise with data analytics software
Experience in international/multi-country operations and donor funded environments
Understanding and appreciation of business principles and international development and MEDA’s approach of creating business solutions to poverty
Appreciation and support of MEDA’s faith statement, values and goals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas
Ability and willingness for regular international travel to developing countries
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