(CRSP, T) – in southern Tanzania. The Programme’s overall goal is to improve the livelihoods of rural communities in Mtwara and Lindi Regions through sustainable socio-economic interventions in food security , income generation, health, and education.
The Foundation invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the following vacancy based in its office in Mtwara Region.
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Reporting to the Programme Director, the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will be based in Mtwara and will lead the monitoring, evaluation and learning agenda for CRSPT. S/he will be responsible to design and implement M&E systems in order to ensure timely and vibrant tracking of progress against CRSPT’s activities, outputs and outcomes as well as document and disseminate lessons learnt.
Qualifications/Experience:
• A post-graduate degree, preferably in rural or social development , with practical experience in the monitoring and evaluation of activities in integrated development programmes, particularly in agriculture, market development, and civil society sectors;
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 5 years of direct experience in a development context within complex M&E units, particularly in rural areas;
• Extensive knowledge of results-based management (RBM), including how to design and analyse logic models and how to develop SMART indicators;
• Demonstrated knowledge and capacity to design and implement quantitative and/or qualitative research methods for the purpose of programme evaluation ;
• Demonstrated capacity to write results-based and donor reports;
• Experience with the development of data collection methods and tools (forms, formats, questionnaires) as well as systems for the entry, analysis and storage of quantitative data (e.g. Ms Access, SPSS, or others) is must;
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in leadership positions;
• Excellent written and verbal English-language skills; knowledge of Kiswahili is an asset;
• Ability to travel extensively and live in remote conditions.
How to apply:
Interested applicants are requested to submit their CVs (not exceeding 3 pages), including contact details for three professional references, and a covering letter explaining why they are best suited for the particular position before the close of business on Friday, 1st, June 2012, to the Executive Officer, Aga Khan Foundation Office, P.O. Box 125, Dar-es-Salaam or by e-mail to recruit.akftz@akdn.org. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.