The International Land and Forest Tenure Facility (Tenure Facility) is the main global funding mechanism dedicated to advancing land tenure and territorial governance of Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendant Peoples and local communities at scale. Since 2017, we have channelled global funding to these groups, with measurable results, including millions of hectares of pristine forest secured and defended, stronger community governance and lasting capacity within partner organisations. We advance such outcomes by funding Indigenous, Afro-descendant and local community partner organisations to assist communities in mapping and monitoring their territories, strengthening governance bodies, developing territorial management plans, preparing and submitting land claims. We also support our partners to improve their strategies and internal systems, hire and train staff, and invest in essential equipment. To scale and improve these efforts, we, alongside our partners, document and share lessons learned, engaging in multi-stakeholder platforms, policy dialogues and learning exchanges. Our support is long-term as well as flexible, delivered through a global portfolio of projects implemented by partner organisations, generating strong results.

The Programme Performance Coordinator supports the Chief Programme Officer (CPO) in overseeing programme performance across the grant portfolio. This is a delegated role responsible for ensuring effective coordination, monitoring and reporting of results arising from grants provided to grantee partners. This position plays a critical role in strengthening accountability, learning and reporting results. It requires strong leadership, coordination skills and knowledge of result reporting. The position is global across Tenure Facility’s regions of operation in Asia, Africa and Latin America — it may involve in-country visits to project partners, though normally a few times per year.

Responsibilities

The job holder will have the following key responsibilities: 

Overarching Responsibilities 

• Contribute to establishing Tenure Facility as a highly credible and respected financial mechanism among international development institutions and donors.
• Generate mutual trust and respect of local communities, ethnic groups, Afro- descendant communities and Indigenous Peoples.
• Contribute to a collaborative and resilient working culture for sustained progress of Tenure Facility’s strategic goals and objectives.
• When delegated by the CPO, deputise for the CPO during their absence, particularly in relation to programme performance oversight and coordination.
• Coordinate monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting of grant-funded results, as well as strengthening results reporting and compliance by grantee partners
• Support MEL staff to facilitate knowledge sharing, learning and documentation of best practices.

Specific Responsibilities

• Act as CPO on delegated authority in their absence, providing leadership on programme performance oversight and coordination.
• Lead on alignment of programme performance with organisational strategy (especially on indicators in the results reporting framework) and donor requirements, contributing to timely donor’s reports and information to support fundraising by the Development team.
• Support timely performance monitoring and accurate reporting of results by (a) coordinating the MEL team in the collection, analysis and synthesis of results from grantee partners, and (b) developing and maintaining tracking performance indicators across grants.
• Provide leadership on learning and knowledge management to (a) facilitate cross-programme learning and knowledge sharing, and (b) documenting and disseminating lessons learned, best practices and success stories.
• Collaborate with the MEL staff to provide technical assistance and strengthen results reporting in compliance with agreed monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) frameworks by grantee partners.
• Support quality assurance by MEL staff to ensure grantee reporting meets quality standards and donor compliance requirements.
• Support MEL staff to validate performance data (narrative reports and spatial data) submitted by grantee partners for accurate and timely reports.
• Ensure programme data in the ROOTS systems is updated to reflect a true picture in performance dashboards, trackers and scorecards.
• Ensure functional workflows for timely and regular programme performance reporting and data insights that strengthen TF’s positioning within the funding landscape.

The following offers an aspirational view of our ideal candidate profile; however, we encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups. 

Experience

• At least 7-10 years of experience in development programme support in environment, community natural resources management, human rights and Indigenous Peoples issues.
• At least 7-10 years of experience in programme performance management, monitoring and evaluation, or grant management.
• Experience working in, or with, intermediary funding agencies is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and synthesise complex information.

Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced degree in public policy, law, development or environmental studies, social sciences, or related field.
• Strong understanding of results-based management and donor-funded programmes.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Strong leadership and coordination abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in MEL tools, data management systems and performance frameworks.

Desired Personal Traits

• A collaborative leader with strong problem-solving skills and commitment to accountability.
• Passion for driving results through evidence-based programming.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results.

To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how you fulfil the requirements set out in the job announcement by clicking on the link below. Please ensure you send your CV and Cover letter in the following format: full_name_CV_org_name_role and full_name_role_CL.

If you have any questions about the role or organisation ahead of submitting a formal application, please reach out to Shoshana at shoshana@upsallinternational.com. Please note: to ensure the security of your application and to ensure that your data complies with GDPR regulations, applications via email will not be accepted.

The deadline for applications is Monday 26th October, 9:00 am CET

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