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Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Needed At Chemonics International

Chemonics International: Inc., a leading international development firm based in Washington, D.C: www.chemonics.com seeks qualified candidates for five-years agricultural value-chain development project funded by the U.S. Agency for international development (USAID). Any successful candidates will possess the following:

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (M&E Officer): will be responsible for analyzing and processing all value chain data applying problem-solving skills to project challenges and recognizing opportunities for process improvement.

The monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer is responsible for assisting in the monitoring and reporting of the performance indicators and results, developing methods and milestones to monitor progress towards project goals.

He or she shall help to develop project strategy to ensure that project activities and assignments are carried out as planned and the project objectives are being achieved.

His/her main duties include nut not limited to the following tasks:

Develop and ensure application of effective monitoring tracking and reporting systems, tools and templates that enable and enhance regular monitoring of outputs and program quality across the regions and generate quality evidence at various program levels
Work with regional teams and services providers to ensure effective value chain M&E processes and mechanisms are in place, including supporting set up and ongoing technical support of the output tracker for outputs
Provide technical support on project design, strategic development and overall annual planning and reporting processes
Champion knowledge management through the sharing of evaluations and lessons learned from the project sites including the facilitation of sharing of recommendations and lessons learned from evaluations and other learning initiatives
Work with the regional offices, service providers and country office to identify M&E training and capacity building requirements, and to develop capacity building plans and coordination mechanisms for training delivery
Where necessary provide trainings for the regional teams and technical staff on M&E systems, including essential procedures for design and M&E, project’s annual planning and reporting in compliance with the Quality Framework.
Maintain and update the e-Monitor system as necessary; assist with data entry in the e-Monitor system, USAID/Nigeria performance reporting system (PRS) and Feed the Future Monitoring Systems  (FTFMS)
Location of Assignment: This position will be based in Abuja with frequent travel to various interventions areas
Reporting Requirements: The M&E Officer shall be supervised by the M&E Specialist or designee
Duration of Assignment: 6 Months
Qualifications/Experience
A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences including Agricultural Economics, Basic Sciences, Statistics etc. with professional training and working experience  in Monitoring and Evaluation. Agricultural and value chain  experience will be added advantage
At least 2 years demonstrated progressive experience in program monitoring and evaluation, project planning and management in the context of a development project
Excellent understanding and applications of computerized database development, system, processes, and applications;
Demonstrable skills and experience in development of M&E tools, data analysis, data quality assessments, and data use;
Past experience in use and applications of geographic information systems and computer-based field data collection techniques
Excellent interpersonal skills, excellent oral, writing and presentation skills

To Apply, please email your cover letter and CV in a single Ms Word document detailing all relevant professional experience and achievements, including telephone and email contacts of at least three referees to: recruitment@nigeriamarkets.org not later than March 15th, 2016, please specify the positions in the subject line.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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