IITA is one of the worlds leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Its award-winning research-for-development (R4D) approach addresses the development needs of tropical countries. IITA works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. IITA is a non-profit organization founded in 1967 in Nigeria and governed by a Board of Trustees. IITA works on the following crops: cowpea, soybean, banana/plantain, yam, cassava, and maize.
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Ref:IITA-HR-NRS2017-027
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (3 year renewable contract)
Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
- Review objective hierarchy and logical framework matrices (activities, processes, inputs, outputs, outcomes and impacts) of projects implemented by IITA;
- Determine information needs of project managers, partners, and collaborating institutions;
- Identify and design performance questions, key indicators and targets for each project;
- Agree with stakeholders on how to record, report, and analyse progress against targets; and design formats for reporting on progress;
- Undertake and facilitate the institutional M&E plan implementation, regularly revising and updating performance questions, indicators, methods, formats and analytical processes.
- Conduct monitoring site visits
- Conduct evaluation (baseline, mid-term, end of project), and internal and external impact assessment studies
- Develop alternative strategies for implementation of M&E activities as may be needed
- Effectively maintain the Institute’s M&E database(s) and ensure the data are up-to-date and can provide the strategic reports needed at the Institute.
- Work with the Head of M&E Unit to provide support to hub-level M&E personnel.
- Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
- M.Sc or equivalent in Agricultural Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Development Studies with Seven (7) year’s work experience preferably with an international organization.
Competencies
The ideal candidate must have:
- Experience in conducting M&E training sessions, including facilitation skills.
- Experience in design/implementation of surveys and special studies
- Strong planning, system development and organizational skills, including results orientation.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- The ability to design and manipulate database(s)
- Proficiency in statistical software such as STATA and SPSS is desirable
- Entrepreneurial skills
Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format, the application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.
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