Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Communication Officer at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Communication Officer

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2020-016
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)

Duties

• Responsible for managing data collection, analysis and storage efforts and the BASICS 11 database;
• Assist in the development and/or finalization of the BASICS II Work Plan and keep it updated in accordance with timeframes
• Collect data on a regular basis to measure achievement against the performance indicators and check data quality with partners;
• Implement and coordinate M&E activities according to M&E Plan
• Ensure proper filing of M&E evidence and documents
• Store survey results in an accessible and orderly method and assure safe keeping of BASICS II data in line with organizational data storage policy
• Develop compelling stories - features, photo and video stories, and events that reinforce BASICS II work;
• Work with relevant staff to develop communication materials including press releases, newsletters, articles, website pages, brochures, banners, posters, guidelines etc, to support partners and investors;
• Provide technical advice and support to unit leaders and other staff in planning and developing relevant information and communications products
• Develop and evaluate feasibility, efficiency and quality of Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Master's in Communication, Journalism Public Relation, Agricultural Extension, or related field with five (5) years’ experience performing same role in a structured organization.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have ability to deliver accurate and timely reports
• Good Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook applications, Cloud data storage tools like Google drive, DropBox, OneDrive etc
• Social media knowledge and experience - adept at using major social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
• Proven skills in writing, editing and proofreading, concept and brand creation
• High degree of motivation, initiative, independence, reliability, adaptability, and professional maturity
• Strong command of English – possess excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, presentation, client management, social skills
• Experience working with diverse team including web developers, journalists, graphic artists
• Working experience with Bill & Melinda Gates and USAID funded programs

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
7th July, 2020.