Senior Manager, Performance, Verification & Impact

Summary: Senior Manager, Performance, Verification & Impact

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• Deadline: 12 August 2026
• Location: We will only consider candidates legally authorized to work in
• Employment Type: Flexible hybrid working environment

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Senior Manager, Performance, Verification & Impact

Rainforest Alliance

Côte d'Ivoire

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POSITION

Senior Manager, Performance, Verification and Impact

LOCATION

We will only consider candidates legally authorized to work in

WORKPLACE TYPE

Flexible hybrid working environment

CLOSING DATE

12 August 2026

JOB LEVEL

16

Please note: this is a confidential recruitment initiative. Further information about the initiative will be shared with shortlisted candidates following execution of an NDA.

Project

An industry-led initiative implementing programs dedicated to farmers and communities at scale with the objective of strengthening the resilience of the cocoa supply chain in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana.

Role of RA

Supporting the launch of the operations in Côte d'Ivoire by establishing and managing a team to ensure effective delivery, coordination, and monitoring of all activities on the field including agronomy services

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager, Performance, Verification and Impact to oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) systems and activities. You will work with our teams, external partners, and field staff to ensure data collection, analysis, and reporting, supporting evidence-based decision-making and strategic outcomes.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Project and Team Management

• Manage all aspects of MEL implementation, including planning, execution, data analysis, quality assurance, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring agreement on organizational objectives and timelines
• Lead the development of detailed workplans, proactively identifying risks and ensuring the smooth project delivery
• Manage and coordinate cross-functional and/or geographically dispersed teams, including staff and consultants, to ensure implementation of MEL activities across multiple countries
• Oversee coordination of data collection efforts, including training of enumerators, ensuring data quality, and managing timelines
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., data, finance, technical experts, regional teams) and external partners to ensure deliverables
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including partners, service providers, and collaborators
• Manage budgets related to MEL activities, ensuring efficient use of resources and financial accountability

MEL Expertise

• Design, review, and strengthen MEL frameworks, systems, and indicators to support program objectives
• Ensure survey design, data collection methodologies, and implementation processes
• Lead statistical design approaches to ensure robust and reliable data outputs
• Oversee thematic data analysis (e.g., environmental, social, economic) in collaboration with subject matter experts
• Contextualize findings using relevant secondary data sources, research, and field insights
• Lead analysis of collected data to identify trends, outcomes, and actionable insights for decision-making
• Develop and deliver clear, insightful reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure delivery of high-quality outputs, applying best practices in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Master's degree in agriculture, environmental management, natural resources, economics, data science, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in monitoring, evaluation & learning and program/project management
• Strategic planning and organizational experience
• Analytical and statistical skills, including experience with data analysis and interpretation
• Experience managing multicultural and geographically distributed teams
• Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 30%)
• Proficiency in statistical and data analysis tools (e.g., Stata, R, SPSS) and data visualization software (e.g., Power BI).

Fluency in

English

and

French

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE RAINFOREST ALLIANCE

• Be a part of a global organization with an impactful mission and a collaborative, respectful, and accountable culture.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Benefit from remote working flexibility and flexible hybrid working environment.
• A favourable time‐off policy.
• Prioritize your wellbeing. We have numerous ways to promote work-life balance.

Apply now and let's grow together. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills can help us advance our mission.

If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department: recruitment@ra.org The Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability and any other protected group.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Strategy/Planning, Administrative, and Management

Industries

Non-profit Organizations

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How to Apply

Apply by email: recruitment@ra.org