The
Government of Malawi with funding from the 11th European Development Fund have
developed an agriculture programme called ‘Kutukula Ulimi” (KULIMA). The KULIMA
Programme Estimate aims to fulfil one of the three objectives of the KULIMA
Sustainable Agriculture Programme – to increase agricultural productivity and
diversification mainly through up scaling climate-smart agriculture
technologies. Among the implementation arrangements, there is a Multi annual
Programme Estimate to be managed by the Ministry of Agricultur
Government of Malawi with funding from the 11th European Development Fund have
developed an agriculture programme called ‘Kutukula Ulimi” (KULIMA). The KULIMA
Programme Estimate aims to fulfil one of the three objectives of the KULIMA
Sustainable Agriculture Programme – to increase agricultural productivity and
diversification mainly through up scaling climate-smart agriculture
technologies. Among the implementation arrangements, there is a Multi annual
Programme Estimate to be managed by the Ministry of Agricultur
e, Irrigation and
Water Development. It will seek to achieve this by providing overall
coordination and complementary support for the implementation of relevant
interventions by government and other stakeholders — FAO, GIZ as well as other
successful grantees to the call for proposals.
The main
purpose of the intervention is to improve the delivery of public sector
research, extension and irrigation services so as to achieve increased
agricultural productivity and diversification of crop production in a changing
climate. The main areas of action are the strengthening of extension and
research using a Farmer Field School Approach.
purpose of the intervention is to improve the delivery of public sector
research, extension and irrigation services so as to achieve increased
agricultural productivity and diversification of crop production in a changing
climate. The main areas of action are the strengthening of extension and
research using a Farmer Field School Approach.
The
Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, National Authorising
Officer Support Unit, therefore invites applications from suitably qualified
and interested candidates to fill the vacant positions of KULIMA to be based in
the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development.
Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, National Authorising
Officer Support Unit, therefore invites applications from suitably qualified
and interested candidates to fill the vacant positions of KULIMA to be based in
the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development.
Job
Title: Programming,
Monitoring and Evaluation Expert
Place of Work: Lilongwe
Reports To: The Programme Coordinator/lmprest Administrator
Duration: Renewable Annual contract based on satisfactory
performance until 2022
Title: Programming,
Monitoring and Evaluation Expert
Place of Work: Lilongwe
Reports To: The Programme Coordinator/lmprest Administrator
Duration: Renewable Annual contract based on satisfactory
performance until 2022
PURPOSE
OF THE JOB
To support the Imprest Administrator, KULIMA Staff and in the monitoring and
evaluation of programs. In addition the Manager will coordinate communication,
visibility and knowledge management of the Programme.
OF THE JOB
To support the Imprest Administrator, KULIMA Staff and in the monitoring and
evaluation of programs. In addition the Manager will coordinate communication,
visibility and knowledge management of the Programme.
KEY
RESULT AREAS
RESULT AREAS
1. Coordinate preparation of
Programme Estimate progress reports.
Programme Estimate progress reports.
2. Establish and maintain a database
for all programmes and projects so that schedules can be developed for the
timely monitoring and evaluation of critical activities.
for all programmes and projects so that schedules can be developed for the
timely monitoring and evaluation of critical activities.
3. Assist with the preparation of
annual work plans and budgets and quarterly activity plans. This will include
linking the work plans and budgets to Government Budgeting framework where
necessary
annual work plans and budgets and quarterly activity plans. This will include
linking the work plans and budgets to Government Budgeting framework where
necessary
4. Develop and implement a
monitoring system for use with and by the participating communities.
monitoring system for use with and by the participating communities.
5. Provide information to management
on programme activities.
on programme activities.
6. Monitor the progress and evaluate
achievements of the programme.
achievements of the programme.
7. Produce regular feedback to
management on programme results.
management on programme results.
8. Undertake formal quarterly
progress monitoring and evaluation studies to determine compliance with all
Programme Estimate commitments and EU guidelines,
progress monitoring and evaluation studies to determine compliance with all
Programme Estimate commitments and EU guidelines,
9. Lead in the execution of the
visibility and communication plan.
visibility and communication plan.
10. Assist the Imprest Administrator
in managing Programme Coordination unit (PCU) and implementing agencies to
ensure that appropriate EU Rules and procedures are followed.
in managing Programme Coordination unit (PCU) and implementing agencies to
ensure that appropriate EU Rules and procedures are followed.
11. Develop and maintain a strong
knowledge resource centre for the program
knowledge resource centre for the program
12. Manage and maintain Programme
website and other media
website and other media
13. Ensure proper branding
requirements of all communication and visibility materials as per EU
guidelines.
requirements of all communication and visibility materials as per EU
guidelines.
14. Design and develop standard
training materials (briefing notes, hand-outs, visual aids etc) so that the
M&E section is able to deliver training and capacity building when it is
needed.
training materials (briefing notes, hand-outs, visual aids etc) so that the
M&E section is able to deliver training and capacity building when it is
needed.
15. Undertake all other duties and
responsibilities commensurate with the role and level of this job as may be
requested by the Imprest Administrator or designated staff
responsibilities commensurate with the role and level of this job as may be
requested by the Imprest Administrator or designated staff
QUALIFICATIONS
·
A minimum
of Masters Degree in Economics, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation
A minimum
of Masters Degree in Economics, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation
·
with 5
years post qualification experience in monitoring and evaluation of programmes
and projects.
with 5
years post qualification experience in monitoring and evaluation of programmes
and projects.
·
Additional
qualifications in Communication, knowledge management and statistical analysis
are a must.
Additional
qualifications in Communication, knowledge management and statistical analysis
are a must.
SKILLS
·
A high
level of computer literacy in MS Office applications.
A high
level of computer literacy in MS Office applications.
·
Statistical
packages such as SPSS, E-viewer and Epi-lnfo and data analysis and reporting
qualities are essential.
Statistical
packages such as SPSS, E-viewer and Epi-lnfo and data analysis and reporting
qualities are essential.
·
Presentation,
instruction and training skills.
Presentation,
instruction and training skills.
·
Programme
management and financial management skills.
Programme
management and financial management skills.
·
Strong
command of written and spoken English, and high-level report writing.
Strong
command of written and spoken English, and high-level report writing.
EXPERIENCE
·
A minimum
often years’ experience in designing and implementing M&E activities —
theoretical and practical knowledge of M&E methodologies.
A minimum
often years’ experience in designing and implementing M&E activities —
theoretical and practical knowledge of M&E methodologies.
·
A good
understanding of development issues, and the modality and mechanics of donor
support of other agencies.
A good
understanding of development issues, and the modality and mechanics of donor
support of other agencies.
·
Experience
with the EC logical framework and Project Cycle Management will be an
advantage.
Experience
with the EC logical framework and Project Cycle Management will be an
advantage.
·
A minimum
of 3 years’ experience in coordinating or managing private or public
agriculture related projects or initiatives.
A minimum
of 3 years’ experience in coordinating or managing private or public
agriculture related projects or initiatives.
How to
apply
Each application should include the position being applied for on the Envelope/
or subject in the E-mail.
apply
Each application should include the position being applied for on the Envelope/
or subject in the E-mail.
Applications
including a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with contact telephone numbers (and
at least three traceable referees) should be submitted or hand delivered to
including a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with contact telephone numbers (and
at least three traceable referees) should be submitted or hand delivered to
The Head
of Unit
MAO Support Unit
Ministry of Finance Annex Building
P. O. Box 30049
Capital Hill
LILONGWE 3
Alternatively, applications may be emailed to:
of Unit
MAO Support Unit
Ministry of Finance Annex Building
P. O. Box 30049
Capital Hill
LILONGWE 3
Alternatively, applications may be emailed to:
Email: nao@naosupportmw.org
Deadline
for receipt of applications is 15th September, 2017.
for receipt of applications is 15th September, 2017.