International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
Recruiting a Monitoring & Evaluation Research Assistant for The
International Potato Center (CIP)
Recruiting a Monitoring & Evaluation Research Assistant for The
International Potato Center (CIP)
The
International Potato Center (CIP), is a not-for-profit international
agricultural research organization with a global mandate to conduct research on
genetic resources of potatoes, sweetpotatoes, an
International Potato Center (CIP), is a not-for-profit international
agricultural research organization with a global mandate to conduct research on
genetic resources of potatoes, sweetpotatoes, an
d other Andean roots and
tubers, crop genetic enhancement and improvement, integrated crop management
and sustainable management of natural resources. Please refer to our website
for more information: http://www.cipotato.org.
The
Position:
Position:
CIP
is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Monitoring & Evaluation
Research Assistant to support the CIP FtF
is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Monitoring & Evaluation
Research Assistant to support the CIP FtF
Project
in Rwanda.
in Rwanda.
The
selected candidate will work under the supervision of the Project Manager and
co-supervised by the Country Manager in Rwanda. The position is based at CIP
office in Kigali, Rwanda. CIP in Rwanda is hosted by the International Centre
for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT).
selected candidate will work under the supervision of the Project Manager and
co-supervised by the Country Manager in Rwanda. The position is based at CIP
office in Kigali, Rwanda. CIP in Rwanda is hosted by the International Centre
for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT).
Key
responsibilities will include:
responsibilities will include:
- Support
the implementation of the FtF M&E plan - Design
and implement a beneficiary tracking database system to collect and manage
project data. - Train
project partners on the implementation of the monitoring system, in
particular the use of data forms and reporting formats, and provide
ongoing coaching support through regular site monitoring visits for
quality control and timely problem solving. - Coordinate
with project implementing partners to document and report qualitative data
to measure gendered impacts. - Participate
in selected operational research activities and surveys. - Monitor
the key indicators of the FtF project as per the requirements. - Participate,
as advised by your supervisor, in regional M&E meetings and other
program-level activities. - Document
good practices, lessons learned trends, cross-cutting policy and
implementation issues, among others. - Contribute
to preparation of research articles and scientific reports jointly with
CIP staff and project research partners. - Carry
out data analysis and report writing in English.
Requirements:
- Bachelor
degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics, or
related field. - Some
experience in sweetpotato seed system, agronomy, and nutrition - Minimum
of 1 years’ experience working in a related position in an international
research or development organization - Direct
experience in designing and implementing project M&E systems from
project initiation to closeout stages - Very
strong skills in statistical analysis, sampling methodology, and data
collection and analysis - Very
strong English oral and written communication skills required - Ability
to serve as the project liaison person for diverse implementing partners - Willingness
to spend considerable time working under field conditions in rural Rwanda
Terms
of employment:
of employment:
This
is a national position and will be for an initial period of two (2) years,
renewable subject to three (3) months’ probation, assessment of performance,
and availability of resources. CIAT is an equal opportunity employer. It
fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork,
and respect for diversity.
is a national position and will be for an initial period of two (2) years,
renewable subject to three (3) months’ probation, assessment of performance,
and availability of resources. CIAT is an equal opportunity employer. It
fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork,
and respect for diversity.
How
to apply:
to apply:
Applicants
are invited to visit http://ciat.cgiar.org/ciat-jobs to submit their
applications for this position:
are invited to visit http://ciat.cgiar.org/ciat-jobs to submit their
applications for this position:
- clearly
indicating Monitoring & Evaluation Research Assistant (CIP) as
the position title; and - saving
your Application Letter and CV as one document in pdf format.
Applications
closing date: 26th August, 2016
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
closing date: 26th August, 2016
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.