Head of Data, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

About ATNi

ATNi (Access to Nutrition initiative) is a global foundation actively challenging the food industry, investors and policymakers to shape healthier food systems. We analyse and translate data into actionable insights, driving partnerships and innovations for market transformation so that all people have access to nutritious and sustainable food. We convene debates with key stakeholders, including responsible investors, policymakers, and consumer groups that will shape healthy diets in the future.

ATNi currently has approximately 23 staff and consultants, most of whom are based in the Netherlands. For more information on ATNi, please visit our website.

About the role

The Head of Data, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) leads ATNi’s approach to measuring, understanding, and maximizing its impact, ensuring data is accessible, usable, and compellingly visualized for diverse audiences. Working closely with the Executive Director, this role drives data-informed decision-making, strengthens organizational learning, and advances the use of data, AI, and technology across the organization.  

As a member of ATNi’s extended management team, the role contributes to strategic discussions and represents ATNi in external forums and partnerships. 

In this role, you will: 

• Strengthen and grow the MEL & Data function ensuring ATNi can effectively implement its strategy and scale its impact 

• Lead the MEL & Data workstream, ensuring excellence in data management, continuous learning and innovation, including through rationalised and effective AI integration, evaluation methodologies, and the generation of actionable insights  

• Represent ATNi externally, contributing to its reputation through thought leadership and strategic engagement  

Responsibilities

Responsibilities 

Data & AI strategy and management    

• Lead ATNi’s data strategy, ensuring data is effectively collected, processed, analysed, published and leveraged for AI and other various innovative purposes to strengthening itsimpact. 

• Enable innovation through effective, safe, ethical and practical use of AI and machine learning, enhancing research and policy analysis capabilities. 

• Ensure data integrity, security, and ethical use, aligning with best practices in responsible AI and compliance standards. 

• Promote open data practices, transforming ATNi’s datasets into public assets and integrating them into analytical processes which can be used by other actors pushing for improved private sector accountability (governments, civil society, etc) 

• Oversee ATNi's development infrastructure and data tooling, ensuring systems are well-documented, maintainable, and visible to external stakeholders. 

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning 

• Design and maintain monitoring frameworks, indicators, theories of change, results frameworks, and learning plans. Systems that enable ATNi to effectively track progress, assess impact, maintainaccountability, and clearly demonstrate the value of its initiatives. 

• Support adaptive planning processes, using real-time data and insights to refine strategies, improve project effectiveness, and respond to emerging challenges. 

• Translate MEL findings into strategic recommendations, influencing management decisions and strengthening ATNi’s ability to foster systemic change. 

Leadership & team management 

• Steward and supervise the MEL & Data team (3-4 people you included), fostering professional growth and collaboration within ATNi, while also ensuring alignment with ATNi’s broader mission. 

• Plan and allocate resources effectively, including team capacity, and project time allocation. 

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture. 

• Provide professional development opportunities for team members. 

Cross-functional collaboration & integration 

• Collaborate with the Research and Policy teams to deepen the analytical rigor and relevance of ATNi’s assessments. 

• Partner with other Heads (research, partnerships, program development, policy and communications) to ensure MEL & Data insights are embedded across workstreams, aligned with ATNi’s Theory of Change, and contribute meaningfully to the organization’s monitoring and learning framework. 

• Coordinate with Project and Research Leads to align MEL & Data strategies with ATNi’s broader impact goals and support progress toward organizational targets. 

Resource mobilization    

• Represent ATNi in high-level meetings, AI & Data forums, webinars, and industry events, advocating for strategic technological partnerships and funding opportunities. 

• Develop proposals and grant applications in collaboration with the fundraising team and support compliance reporting.  

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Data Science, International Development, Economics, or a related discipline 

• At least 8–12 years of relevant professional experience in data strategy, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), or impact measurement, preferably within international development, or food systems  

• Familiarity with data governance and data technologies, responsible AI, and ethical data practices is an advantage 

Key Skills & Competencies 

• MEL & impact measurement: Expertise in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks. 

• Data & AI fluency: Ability to use AI and emerging technologies to enhance research and decision-making. 

• Strategic thinking: Uses data insights to inform organizational strategy and policy influence. 

• Public engagement & influence: Represents ATNi in high-level discussions on data and evidence in nutrition. 

• Cross-functional leadership: Collaborates effectively across workstreams and projects to align MEL & Data with ATNi’s strategy. 

• Strong commitment to ATNi’s mission and to advancing healthier, more sustainable food systems 

Offer

We offer a meaningful leadership role within a fast-growing, mission-driven international organization working to transform global food systems and improve access to nutrition worldwide. You will join a collaborative, purpose-driven team and have the opportunity to shape strategy and drive real-world impact. 

• A full-time or part time position (32–40 hours per week)  

• Gross monthly salary of €5,000–€6,000 (based on full-time employment and depending on experience)  

• 26 days of annual leave (full-time basis), plus public holidays 

• Pension contribution and monthly health insurance allowance €300 

• Commuting costs by public transport (2nd class)  

• Annual learning and development budget to support your professional growth 

• An initial one-year contract, with the intention to extend based on performance  

• A hybrid working model (50% office-based in Utrecht), with flexibility to support work–life balance 

This postholder would ideally be based the Netherlands. S/he reports to the Executive Director and is part of ATNi’s Extended Management Team. 

Diversity & Inclusion

ATNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the organization's policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are driving forces in the success of our organization.