Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Adamawa) 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 and Evaluation Officer

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2022-023
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Recruitment Type: National
Contract: 2-year renewable contract

Duties

• Assist in the development and/or finalization of the Activity Work Plan and keep it updated in accordance with Activity interventions and time frames.
• Review existing approaches and management information systems and agree on any required changes.
• Collect data on a regular basis to measure achievement against the performance indicators.
• Check data quality with partners and implement the Activity M&E techniques and data management protocols.
• Implement and coordinate M&E activities according to M&E Plan.
• Prepare technical reports detailing the results of Activity M&E activities.
• Prepare and consolidate quarterly and annual reports on activities relating to Activity implementation.
• Present and deliver results to stakeholders and ensure proper filing of M&E evidence and documents.
• Store survey results in an accessible and orderly method and assure safekeeping of Activity data in line with organizational data storage policy.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Project Manager.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Statistics or a related field with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment or donor funded organization.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have excellent communication skill (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Be a quick learner and can work under minimal supervision, within tight deadlines.
• Have the ability to deliver accurate and timely reports.
• Have the ability to travel extensively within the relevant state and work long hours.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented multicultural environment.
• Have experience in infographics, technical report writing data analysis and management.

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

Application Closing Date
5th December, 2022.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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Note

• Interested applicants should complete the online application by attaching a detailed Cover Letter and 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.
• IITA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
• While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.