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Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).\nPosition Summary:\nMcGill’s Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, located on the Macdonald Campus, 35 km from downtown Montreal, is seeking a Program Officer to lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the Nkabom Collaborative’s monitoring and evaluation framework at McGill University. Reporting to the McGill Academic Lead, the incumbent will be responsible for tracking program performance, analyzing and synthesizing data, developing KPI dashboards, and supporting evidence-based decision-making across the Collaborative’s pillars. The role will work closely with faculty members, program leaders, community partners, and international collaborators to ensure high-quality reporting, continuous learning, effective knowledge mobilization, and the communication of program outcomes and impact in support of the Collaborative’s priorities and mission.\nMcGill University, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is embarking on an ambitious collaboration with seven African organizations within the Nkabom Nutrition and Sustainability Agri-Food Collaborative. This initiative aims to bridge education and workforce gaps by training youth in the nutrition and agri-food sectors, especially in rural communities, to help transform Africa’s agri-food system and empower the next generation of leaders.\nReporting to the McGill Academic Lead of the Nkabom Collaborative, the Program Officer is responsible for developing, refining and maintaining the systems that track McGill’s program progress, impact and accountability within the collaborative in line with the foundation’s expectations. Will be responsible for generating evidence to inform learning, decision-making and continuous program improvement - to partner faculties and the Collaborative’s Secretariat.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nOversee the development, implementation and ongoing management of the Nkabom Collaborative M&E Framework at McGill.\nAlign McGill's M&E framework with the Nkabom Secretariat's broader program-level evaluation architecture and Mastercard Foundation reporting requirements.\nDevelop and maintain the McGill KPI dashboard that provides the Academic Lead with real-time visibility into program performance across the Collaborative’s three core pillars, Education, Access and Success, and Entrepreneurship.\nEnsure timely data collection from Pillar Leads across multiple faculties.\nReview and analyze project implementation plans to ensure compatibility with established KPIs to minimize reporting gaps and inconsistencies.\nAnalyze and synthesize quantitative and qualitative program data, producing clear, evidence-based findings for reporting and learning purposes.\nMaintain a comprehensive program data repository, ensuring data quality, consistency, and security.\nTrain program staff on M&E tools.\nFacilitate regular learning reviews with the Academic Lead and Pillar leads - translating M&E findings into actionable recommendations for program adaptation.\nEnsure all M&E activities are conducted ethically, with appropriate consent, data protection, and equity-sensitive approaches and adhere to applicable privacy and data protection laws.\nDevelop communication products that showcase program outcomes, success stories, and measurable impact.\nDesign and produce communication materials and presentations for conferences, workshops, and stakeholder events.\nProduce impact reports and communication materials for funders, partners, and external stakeholders using program performance data in conjunction with the collaborative secretariat.\nOther Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities\nDemonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and synthesize complex quantitative and qualitative program data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.\nStrong proficiency in monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting methodologies, including the development and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs), outcomes, and impact measures.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical, research, or programmatic information into compelling content for diverse audiences.\nAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including faculty members, community partners and Ghanaian international collaborators.\nStrong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and reporting requirements simultaneously.\nProficiency in data management and visualization tools, including the ability to design dashboards and present data in accessible and meaningful formats.\nKnowledge of ethical data collection, data governance, privacy, and confidentiality standards, particularly in international development, research, or academic settings.\nDemonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in diverse, cross-cultural, and international environments.\nAbility to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive information and representing the program with external stakeholders.\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.\nAs one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:\nCompetitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)\nDefined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)\nGroup Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)\nCompetitive vacation policy\nTwo (2) personal days\nTwo (2) floating holidays\nNine (9) \"Summer Fridays\" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day\nPaid time off over the December holiday period\nTuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents\nUp to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits\nBefore applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.\nKnowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 (Fluent) on a scale of 0-4.\nFor a definition of our language proficiency levels, please clickhere.\nMinimum Education and Experience:\nBachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience /Annual Salary:\n(MPEX Grade 04) $66,190.00 - $82,740.00 - $99,290.00Job Profile:\nMPEX-ADM2A - General Administration - Professional 2Hours per Week:\n33.75 (Full time)Supervisor:\nAssistant ProfessorPosition End Date (If applicable):\n2028-01-31Deadline to Apply:\n2026-11-29McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. 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