Global Design, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator

Background

Interpeace is an international organization for peacebuilding that supports locally led peacebuilding initiatives around the world. Interpeace tailors its approach to each society and ensures that the work is locally driven. Together with local partners and local teams, Interpeace jointly develops peacebuilding programmes and helps establish processes of change that connect local communities, civil society, government and the international community.

As a strategic partner of the United Nations, Interpeace is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and has offices around the world.

Position within the Organization

The Global Design, Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Coordinator is a member of the Programmes Unit. In this capacity, the Head contributes to the development of Interpeace’s organisational strategy; supports Programme and Policy colleagues around design, methodologies and impact; and helps ensure continued learning based both on lessons learnt from implementation of peacebuilding programmes in the field as well as from the exploration of new thematic areas in Interpeace’s peacebuilding practice. In close collaboration with members of the Programme teams, s/he supports the design and development of projects that integrate best practices and lessons learnt. S/he leads efforts to ensure the “operationalisation of the figure eight” through leading learning initiatives and also mentors other staff with M&E and learning responsibilities as needed.

Purpose and General Overview

The Global Design, Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Coordinator leads the design, implementation, and oversight of Interpeace’s knowledge management and DMEL functions. This includes establishing best practices, providing technical support, and embedding learning systems across the organization. S/he also ensures that Interpeace leverages data and evidence for adaptive management, continuous improvement, and enhanced peacebuilding impact.

By systematically integrating knowledge management with DMEL, the role ensures that Interpeace captures and applies lessons learned, fosters institutional learning, and disseminates evidence of impact to stakeholders.

This is a global position and requires travel to high security risk contexts. The position also requires interaction with a diverse range of stakeholders including Interpeace staff, partners, government officials, experts.

Key objectives

1. Enhance Program Quality: Strengthen the design, monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems to ensure evidence-based, impactful programming.
2. Knowledge Management Integration: Develop and operationalise systems that integrate knowledge management with DMEL processes to foster learning, innovation, and adaptation.
3. Promote a Learning Culture: Drive the learning agenda, ensuring that insights from field programs and policy initiatives are documented, shared, and utilized across the organization.
4. Build Capacity: Advance the skills and expertise of Interpeace staff and partners in DMEL and knowledge management.
5. Represent Interpeace: Advocate for the organisation’s evidence-based approach to peacebuilding in external forums, strengthening its global reputation and influence.

Duties and responsibilities

Knowledge Management and DMEL Systems Development

• Lead the implementation of Interpeace’s Institutional Measurement Framework, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies and workplans.
• Ensure implementation of tools and systems to integrate DMEL with knowledge management, enabling consistent data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
• Support programs and policy initiatives for new and existing projects, focusing on theory of change, logical frameworks, and impact pathways.
• Oversee periodic evaluations, including baseline studies, end-line assessments, outcome harvesting, and after-action reviews.

Organisational Learning and Capacity Building

• In collaboration with colleagues coordinate Interpeace’s learning agenda, including reflective workshops.
• Provide tailored technical assistance and training on DMEL, knowledge management.

Programmatic Support

• Support teams in developing strategies and proposals that integrate robust DMEL and knowledge management practices.
• Champion the use of digital tools & platforms for knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Representation and Advocacy

• Represent Interpeace in external forums, including conferences, working groups, and donor meetings, advocating for evidence-based peacebuilding practices.
• Collaborate with the communications team to develop compelling narratives and success stories that highlight Interpeace’s impact.

Qualifications

Education

• Advanced degree in international relations, development studies, peacebuilding, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in peacebuilding, development, or a related field, with at least 5 years in DMEL and knowledge management.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing knowledge management systems and DMEL frameworks.
• Field experience in conflict-affected or post-conflict settings.

Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of global DMEL standards and knowledge management best practices.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and build consensus across teams.
• Advanced communication skills, including the ability to present complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in English (required); French proficiency (highly desirable).

Success Factors

• Exceptional interpersonal and intercultural skills.
• Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving.
• Strong commitment to inclusivity, gender equity, and locally driven peacebuilding approaches.