Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Agriculture (Band D-2)
Employer: Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Department: Agriculture and Economic Growth
Reports to: Head of Unit; Agriculture and Economic Growth
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Summary:
• The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (MEO) will be responsible for all monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities under the Agriculture and Economic Growth unit.
• The MEO will develop and manages the Projects Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP).
• The MEO will develop and maintains systems to collect and analyze information on inputs, outputs, outcomes and impact of the program.
• She/he will analyze monthly data and support training of partners on M&E in quality assurance methods.
• The MEO will report to the Head of Unit; Agriculture and Economic Growth and will maintain close liaison with relevant Regional Technical Advisors and the CRS/Nigeria Agriculture Team.
• The MEO will ensure adherence to CRS technical and program quality standards in implementation and the timely submission of all required deliverables to all donors.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Minimum M.Sc. Degree in Agricultural Economics, Statistics or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of international development experience with light to moderately complex projects.
• Minimum 5 years managing significant USC-funded programs required.
• Knowledge of key USG regulations including, but not limited to USAID 22 CF Part 226 Administration of Assistance Awards to U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations, 22 CFR Part 145 Grants and Agreements with Non-Profits, 0MB Circulars A-122, Cost principles for non-profit organizations and A.133 Audit of states, local governments, and non-profits preferred.
• Proven leadership and inter-personal skills
• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation of light to moderately complex projects
• Demonstrated commitment to improving gender equality and gender responsiveness in programming and operations.
• Experience with participatory methods and partnerships required. Demonstrated capacity and experience with institutional strengthening of local civil society and government agencies.
• Flexibility to work both ma team and independently.
• Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility.
• Demonstrated personal accountability and driven to serve others.
• Understanding of and experience with faith-based organizations, local church structures, and accompaniment and capacity-building principles in local partnerships highly desired.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required.
• Excellent English language oral and written communication skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should download the CRS job application form using this link (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2618253/CRS-Application-Form.doc) and send with a detailed CV as attached MS Word documents to olajumoke.ogunjuyigbe@crs.org
Applicants must explicitly state the position applied for in the CRS application form and in the subject of their email e.g. Driver – Enugu.
Only applications sent in the required format will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: Wednesday, 7th August, 2013
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