Program Officer

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Position Summary:

McGill’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.

McGill 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.

Reporting 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development, implementation and ongoing management of the Nkabom Collaborative M&E Framework at McGill.
• Align McGill's M&E framework with the Nkabom Secretariat's broader program-level evaluation architecture and Mastercard Foundation reporting requirements.
• Develop 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.
• Ensure timely data collection from Pillar Leads across multiple faculties.
• Review and analyze project implementation plans to ensure compatibility with established KPIs to minimize reporting gaps and inconsistencies.
• Analyze and synthesize quantitative and qualitative program data, producing clear, evidence-based findings for reporting and learning purposes.
• Maintain a comprehensive program data repository, ensuring data quality, consistency, and security.
• Train program staff on M&E tools.
• Facilitate regular learning reviews with the Academic Lead and Pillar leads — translating M&E findings into actionable recommendations for program adaptation.
• Ensure 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.
• Develop communication products that showcase program outcomes, success stories, and measurable impact.
• Design and produce communication materials and presentations for conferences, workshops, and stakeholder events.
• Produce impact reports and communication materials for funders, partners, and external stakeholders using program performance data in conjunction with the collaborative secretariat.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and synthesize complex quantitative and qualitative program data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.
• Strong proficiency in monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting methodologies, including the development and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs), outcomes, and impact measures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical, research, or programmatic information into compelling content for diverse audiences.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including faculty members, community partners and Ghanaian international collaborators.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and reporting requirements simultaneously.
• Proficiency in data management and visualization tools, including the ability to design dashboards and present data in accessible and meaningful formats.
• Knowledge of ethical data collection, data governance, privacy, and confidentiality standards, particularly in international development, research, or academic settings.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in diverse, cross-cultural, and international environments.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive information and representing the program with external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

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Knowledge 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.

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