The Kaduna State Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in conjunction with World Bank, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the implementation of the World Bank Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement And Livelihood Support Improvement Project (APPEALS) in the capacity below:
Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Location: Kaduna
Project Summary
- The World Bank APPEALS Project seeks to catalyse improved livelihood through increased agro-processing and significant growth in productivity.
- Eligible beneficiaries are small farmer groups or cooperative societies, small and medium commercial farmers, and youth and women.
- The project aims to increase value addition of priority agricultural value chains in six states, including Kaduna.
Functions and Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the State Project Coordinator respectively, the incumbent will be responsible for generation of project specific information on progress, processes and performance.
- Analyses and aggregation of data generated at various levels to track progress, process quality and project sustainability.
- S/He will also document and disseminate feedback and key lessons learnt to relevant users and stakeholders.
Specific Duties of the Position
- Implement monitoring and evaluation of results and impact of the project.
- Track performance indicators and develop operational arrangements for collecting, analyzing, and reporting project data feeding into the result framework.
- Develop Management Information System (MIS) for the project.
- Conduct impact evaluation and beneficiary assessments.
- Produce and disseminate periodic progress reports.
- Undertake relevant surveys as may be required.
- Assist the State Project Coordinator in the preparation of Workplan and Budget.
- Initiate Project M&E workshops and training for Project Officers.
- Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the State Project Coordinator.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Statistics, Agricultural Extension or other relevant degree.
- Ph.D is an added advantage.
- At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of developmental projects.
- Excellent knowledge of statistics and research methodology, including skills in sampling techniques and use of computer software for statistical and other relevant applications;
- Ability to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders;
- Demonstrated ability in report writing and presentation.
Application Closing Date
12PM; 7th February, 2018.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to:
Office of the Commissioner,
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry,
State Secretariat,
Yakubu Gowon Way,
Kaduna State.