Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor at Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (German Agency for International Cooperation) is an international enterprise owned by the German Federal government, operating in many fields across more than 130 countries.

In Nigeria, GIZ's portfolio includes among others, a programme to support the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in its regional integration goals. The programme aims to strengthen sector-specific capacities in the areas of Peace and Security, Customs and Trade as weir as Strategic Management and Organizational Development in the ECOWAS Commission.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

ID: 102
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Organization: GIZ Nigeria, Agriculture Value Chain Facility (EU-VACE)

Background
GIZ. Solutions that work:

• As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including:
  • Economic development and employment promotion
  • Energy and the environment
  • Peace and security
• The diverse expertise of our federal enterprise is in demand globally — from the German Government, European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector, and governments of other countries. We work with:
  • Businesses
  • Civil society actors
  • Research institutions
• This fosters successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields. Our main commissioning party is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). GIZ’s registered offices are in Bonn and Eschborn, with approximately 23,500 employees, of which nearly 70% are national personnel, working in about 120 countries (as of July 2020).
• In Nigeria, GIZ has been active since 1974 and has maintained a country office in Abuja since 2004. Currently, the Nigeria office has:
  • 361 national and 66 international employees
  • 19 regional staff
  • 4 integrated specialists
  • 3 development workers (as of June 2020)

The Project: Agriculture Value Chain Facility (EU-VACE)

• The German and Nigerian governments are addressing ongoing challenges in Nigeria’s Agri-Food System. Through BMZ, the German Government supports the Nigerian Government, especially the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in implementing Nigeria’s National Development Plan (2021–2025) and the National Agricultural Technology and Innovation Policy (NATIP). These strategies recognize the agricultural sector's importance in economic diversification.

The GIZ Cluster "Transformation of Agricultural Systems" is implementing several projects in the agriculture and rural development sector with a total budget exceeding 60 million Euros. These projects aim to:

• Improve small-holder farmers' yields and income
• Enhance agri-business performance
• Increase access to finance
• Promote job creation and rural development through a private business-driven value-chain approach

The Agriculture Value Chain Facility (EU-VACE) project, co-financed by the EU and BMZ, focuses on:

• Improving sustainable rural economic development by promoting specific agricultural clusters in select "transition" states in Nigeria
• Increasing agricultural production, creating lucrative employment, and raising rural population incomes, contributing to food security and resilience against external shocks
• Supporting existing enterprises to improve production quality and yield, generating new business opportunities to drive sustainable outcomes in the rural and blue economy

This project emphasizes inclusive development principles for responsible social and environmental sustainability, focusing on:

• Climate-resilient practices
• Biodiversity improvement
• Combatting desertification and deforestation

Responsibilities & Tasks
Responsibilities:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will:

• Support the design and implementation of M&E systems/tools
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate data to ensure effective impact monitoring and reporting in line with EU and BMZ requirements

Tasks:

• M&E System Development: Create and implement M&E systems/tools for the program/project
• Reporting: Provide input for BMZ and EU reports; assist with the development of annual workplans and budgets
• Knowledge Management: Support information, knowledge management, communication, and public relations by providing results data
• Liaison: Provide information to internal and external evaluators
• Partner Support: Assist partner institutions (FMAFS), government MDAs, financial intermediaries, and business support organizations
• Research: Prepare and conduct qualitative/quantitative research on the project and environment (survey development, field trials, training, data collection and analysis)
• Representation: Represent the program at partner activities (monitoring, progress reviews, evaluations); contribute meaningfully to discussions and decision-making
• Capacity Development: Support institutional capacity development in alignment with project outcomes
• Additional Duties: Perform other work-related tasks as required

Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:

• MSc/MBA in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Business Administration, Social Science, or a related field

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in a similar position
• Strong knowledge of results-based planning, monitoring, and reporting
• Technical experience with international development organizations (EU and/or GIZ experience is advantageous)
• Practical experience in developing work plans, results frameworks, baseline studies, and M&E methodologies, data collection/analysis, and clear presentation of findings

Other Knowledge, Additional Competences:

• Awareness and practical experience in gender integration and inclusivity
• Proficient written and spoken English; ability to write accurately and engagingly
• Flexibility to handle additional responsibilities
• Ability to thrive in a diverse work environment

Salary
According to GIZ salary scale for Band 4.

Application Closing Date
17th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment-nigeria@giz.de using "vacancy no. 102" as the subject of the mail.

Note

• GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates, regardless of disability, age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted