
Partnerships, Planning and Learning Specialist

(1) Strengthened capacities of the individual, continental and regional organizations in competencies needed for the successful implementation of the program;
(2) Multi-stakeholder partnerships for innovation established and operational;
(3) Policies in support of climate relevant agriculture and food systems transformation formulated, investments increased, advocacy and market linkages strengthened;
(4) Knowledge management & communication systems for decision support, sharing innovation and advocacy related to climate relevant agriculture transformation; and
(5) Effective Planning, Coordination, Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL) & Reporting.
At the higher development goal level, the above outputs of the Project are expected to contribute variously to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development that was adopted in 2015 by Heads of State and Government at a special UN summit. The Agenda is a commitment to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development by 2030 world-wide, ensuring that no one is left behind. Additionally, the Project will contribute to Agenda 2063 and the Malabo Declaration of the African Union (AU) – the objectives of which are to enable agricultural research and innovation, including extension services, to contribute effectively to food and nutrition security, economic development and climate change mitigation in Africa. The CAADP-XP4 is funded by the European Union through the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)