Chemonics seeks a
monitoring, evaluation, and learning director for the anticipated USAID-funded
Malawi Feed the Future Ag Diversification for Incomes and Nutrition (ADIN)
project. The anticipated five-year project will foster inclusive and
sustainable growth in Malawi’s agricultural sector and
improve the nutritional
status of women and children under five through a proven nutrition-sensitive
approach layering agriculture and nutrition behavior change interventions in
rural communities. The project will also increase competitiveness of
high-value, nutrient-rich value chains through support for agricultural
enterprises and increased access to markets and finance. The monitoring,
evaluation, and learning director will design, implement, and manage a
comprehensive performance monitoring plan that directly supports the project’s
development hypothesis. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making
a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities
include:
- Work
with technical staff to oversee tools for data collection, storage, and
analysis - Train
staff and partners on monitoring, evaluation, and learning (ME&L)
system operations, collection methods, and tools - Monitor
and evaluate program components in agriculture, water, sanitation and
hygiene (WASH), nutrition, and behavior change; develop, introduce, and
maintain a nutrition surveillance system - Perform
data analyses, generate reports of findings, and create graphics to
contribute to reporting requirements and project communications products - Plan
for and supervise intermittent performance evaluations, collect and
disseminate lessons learned, and share successes during project
implementation
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree required. Degree in monitoring and evaluation, statistics, or a
related field preferred. - At
least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience - Relevant
technical abilities necessary for high-quality ME&L; at minimum, the
ME&L director must possess strong capacities for spatial analysis
including the use of geographic information systems and experience in the
design and roll out of nutrition surveillance systems - Experience
in overseeing a monitoring, evaluation, and learning system of broadly
comparable scale and scope - Experience
in relevant data collection and processing methodologies - Experience
working with local organizations to ensure effective ME&L - Experience
with USAID preferred - Experience
working collaboratively with the government of Malawi, international
donors, and local organizations - Strong
leadership and communication skills - Demonstrated
leadership, versatility, and integrity - Fluency
in English is required
Application Instructions:
Send electronic
submissions to MalawiAgRecruit@Chemonics.com by August 25, 2015. Please include
“monitoring, evaluation, and learning director” in the subject line.
No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please
download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification
form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only
“monitoring, evaluation, and learning director – ADIN” in the subject
line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check
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requirements.
Chemonics is an equal
opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its
selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age,
or other legally protected characteristics.
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