David Phillips

Senior Manager, Landscapes & Frameworks m & E @Rainforest Alliance

Faversham, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Oct 2023 — Present

Senior Manager, Landscapes & Frameworks m & E @Rainforest Alliance

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London, GB

Lead a team of M&E professionals to bring to scale data, learning and business intelligence on landscapes and standards & frameworks programs- Oversee the design, quality control and reporting of organization wide M&E systems and KPIs- Develop and implement methodologies to measure impact and generate learning- Supervise a multi-disciplinary, international team which designs and implements all its work in co-creation with other departments, foregrounding innovation through collaboration- Provide clear direction to ensure MEL systems are designed and updated to focus on key strategic aims such as those related to people and nature, with continuous improvement elements embedded- Design and improve project management and M&E systems to report on status and inform strategy via performance dashboards for all projects and programs- Inform the design and use cases for actionable research from research and learning collaborations.

EDUCATION

2006 — 2010

Newcastle University

PhD, Fair trade impact studies

2005 — 2006

University of Greenwich

MA, Trade and Development

SKILLS

International TradeSustainabilityInternational DevelopmentValue Chain AnalysisProgram EvaluationCapacity BuildingSustainable AgricultureRural DevelopmentFoodSustainable Commodity Supply Chain ManagementEconomicsStrategic PlanningCorporate Social ResponsibilityInternational RelationsNgosFair Trade Impact ResearchStrategyFair Trade

ABOUT DAVID PHILLIPS

Professional with a track record and extensive experience of designing, implementing, and managing multi-stakeholder global sustainability programs and projects. Developed strong reputations in international development, NGO, private sector, and academic research environments. Create and manage partnerships and collaborations with private and public sector bringing investment to fund innovative and impactful initiatives to address social, economic, and environmental challenges. Effectively manage teams and collaborations to deliver new business. Track record in monitoring and evaluation, and research of projects and programs and employing adaptive management to ensure continuous improvement.Experience from work in international food security projects, sustainable agriculture and responsible sourcing initiatives, food & beverage supply chain management, and natural resource management programs. Brings expertise to improve research and implementation of initiatives, promote best practice of responsible and sustainable sourcing, develop strategies, and drive forward multi-stakeholder programs, partnerships, and collaborations. Committed to improving social, economic and environmental standards, resource efficiency best practice, and progressing responsibility and sustainability to affect deeper impact.Key Attributes- Successfully wins funding, designs, implements and manages impactful projects across a range of sustainability themes, partnerships, and geographies- Over 20 years’ experience working in international project management, applied research, and M&E and learning systems, working with donors, NGOs, and academic institutions- Strong experience of analysis, evaluation, and communication in different development contexts- Proactively consults and communicates effectively with multi-stakeholders to advise and listen to ideas toward mutual benefit and targets- Excellent ability to distil complex information into engaging narratives, communicate case studies and research to share actionable insights, lessons learned and develop targeted strategies- Works well with people at all levels and from different cultural backgrounds- Proven ability to interrogate ideas, apply critical thought, and engage networks.

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