IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.
We invite applications for the internationally recruited position of:
Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Location: Kogi, Nigeria
Position and Responsibilities
- The M&E Office will support M&E activities related to the work of the funded partners in the area including all funding sources used for YIIFSWA project.
- The post will involve considerable extraction and computer entry of data from field reports, some analysis, and frequent travelling across the country.
- Most importantly, she/he is responsible for ensuring that primary stakeholders are involved to the fullest extent possible in undertaking M&E
The tasks of the M&E Officer will include the following
- Supervise all activities in the project areas;
- Design and organise surveys;
- Gather data of all activities in accordance with agreed-on procedures and standards;
- Prepare and write the technical reports;
- Execute routine data quality control and checking of others’ work.
- Ensure that the targets specified in the project are met at the specified time;
- Other responsibilities as may be assigned by the M&E Specialist and YIIFSWA Project/IITA Management
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned
Qualification and Experience
- The candidate should have MSc in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Development or Marketing, Development Management and Planning, or Sociology from a reputable university.
General Information
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
25th April, 2015
Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with 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 either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package.
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