HarvestPlus
is a Global Challenge Program of the Consultative Group on International
Agricultural Research (CGIAR). HarvestPlus seeks to develop and disseminate
nutrient rich staple food crops as a means to reduce micronutrient malnutrition
(hidden hunger) in developing countries. The initial target micronutrients are
iron, zinc, and vitamin A. Hosted by CIAT Rwanda, HarvestPlus is delivering
high iron beans in the country.
is a Global Challenge Program of the Consultative Group on International
Agricultural Research (CGIAR). HarvestPlus seeks to develop and disseminate
nutrient rich staple food crops as a means to reduce micronutrient malnutrition
(hidden hunger) in developing countries. The initial target micronutrients are
iron, zinc, and vitamin A. Hosted by CIAT Rwanda, HarvestPlus is delivering
high iron beans in the country.
The
position:
position:
The
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) specialist is responsible for:
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) specialist is responsible for:
- Developing
the M&E strategy for activities in Rwanda in consultation with the
HarvestPlus Impact and Policy team; - Managing
the overall M&E strategy by implementing the related M&F,
activities; - Providing
timely and relevant information to the Country Manager and other eject
stakeholders.
The
M&E specialist will be reporting to the Country Manager and will be working
in close collaboration with the program staff in the country, HarvestPlus
Impact and Policy team and M&E staff of the partnering institutions/NG0s.
M&E specialist will be reporting to the Country Manager and will be working
in close collaboration with the program staff in the country, HarvestPlus
Impact and Policy team and M&E staff of the partnering institutions/NG0s.
The
role involves all aspects of M&E work, including setting up the system,
identifying and designing the key indicators for each component, refining
frameworks, carrying out data collection and managing it, setting up and
maintaining databases from which information can be used to contribute to
regular reports. The M&E specialist position is a full time position based
in Kigali and requires regular travel throughout the country.
role involves all aspects of M&E work, including setting up the system,
identifying and designing the key indicators for each component, refining
frameworks, carrying out data collection and managing it, setting up and
maintaining databases from which information can be used to contribute to
regular reports. The M&E specialist position is a full time position based
in Kigali and requires regular travel throughout the country.
Specific
duties and responsibilities include:
duties and responsibilities include:
- Have
day to day responsibility for HarvestPlus program M&E activities in
Rwanda. - Responsible
for development, maintenance and operationalisation of an M&E system
for the HarvestPlus program that allows learning, adaption and innovation. - Prepare
reports for the donor(s), along with monthly, quarterly, annual M&E
reports based on agreed upon indicators and highlighting lessons learned - Work
with partners to ensure collection of relevant and appropriate data needed
for an effective and informative M&E system for purposes of program
implementation improvement, and future designs. - Facilitate
the capacity building of implementation partners to enable them to monitor
and evaluate their efforts, gather relevant data and produce progress
reports - Provide
independent verification of performance of implementing partners through
monitoring, assessment and evaluation of the program - Liaise
and provide relevant data to HarvestPlus Impact and Policy team and
collaborators
Qualifications
and Experience:
and Experience:
Requirements
for the position include:
for the position include:
- A
BSc degree (statistics, agriculture, nutrition, development studies) with
2+ years relevant experience in directing M&E activities in a project
and/or NGO - Experience
in M&E methods and approaches (quantitative, qualitative and
participatory) including practices in the agriculture or nutrition sectors - Knowledge
and experience in the planning and implementation of M&E frameworks
and systems (including logframes) - Fully
computer literate with a working knowledge of EXCEL and statistical
analysis software - A
solid understanding of rural development, with a focus on participatory
processes, joint management, and gender issues; - Excellent
oral and written English communication skills; fluency in Kinyarwanda - Collaborative,
self-motivated and able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team - Excellent
interpersonal and organizational skills - Willingness
to undertake regular travel.
Desirable
qualifications include:
qualifications include:
- Experience
in data collection and survey implementation - Relevant
MSc degree is an advantage
Terms
of Employment:
of Employment:
This
is a local position is based in Kigali with regular travel throughout the
country. It is an annual, renewable appointment with probation period.
HarvestPlus/CIAT supports diversity of its staff and particularly encourages
applications from qualified women.
is a local position is based in Kigali with regular travel throughout the
country. It is an annual, renewable appointment with probation period.
HarvestPlus/CIAT supports diversity of its staff and particularly encourages
applications from qualified women.
Screening
of CVs for this position will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled. Applications, including an application letter, a curriculum
vitae, and the names and contact details (Telephone and e-mail) of three
professional references should be sent to: ciatrecruitement2012@gmail.com CC´ed
to Lister Katsvairo (t.l.katsvairo@cgiar.org )
of CVs for this position will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled. Applications, including an application letter, a curriculum
vitae, and the names and contact details (Telephone and e-mail) of three
professional references should be sent to: ciatrecruitement2012@gmail.com CC´ed
to Lister Katsvairo (t.l.katsvairo@cgiar.org )
Closing
date for applications: October 25, 2012
date for applications: October 25, 2012
We
invite you to learn more about HarvestPlus by accessing the web site:www.harvestplus.org
invite you to learn more about HarvestPlus by accessing the web site:www.harvestplus.org
