Senior Program Officer/Program Monitoring and Evaluation AGRA – Vacancies and Jobs

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is a not-for-profit organization formed in 2006 to work with African government, farmers, donors, NGOs and the private sector to reduce hunger and poverty in Africa through agricultural development targeted at resource poor farmers. AGRA has its headquarters in Nariobi, Kenya and an office in Accra, Ghana

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Job title: Senior Program Officer/Program Monitoring and Evaluation

Job Location: Nariobi, Kenya

Job Ref: SPO/PO/09-11

Reporting to: Director Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

Qualification(s)

• MSc or PhD degree in development economics or social sciences

Job Experience & skills

• A high level of monitoring and evaluation knowledge in agricultural development and food security with experience in data and information organization and management skills


• Strong quantitative and qualitative skills, including econometrics and statistical analysis


• A minimum of 10 years experience in monitoring and evaluation of development assistance in Africa as well as 3 years developing country experience


• Knowledge, skills and experience in key M&E standard tools as well as extensive experience and familiarity with computer applications


• Fluency in English and French

Responsibilities

• Supporting the M&E team in reviewing and implementing the AGRA M&E plan, while incorporating the M&E frameworks, as well as in the implementation of M&E implementing Agreements with Grantees and Partners


• Supporting the M&E team is establishing professional linkages with development partners, resource centre and institutions in the areas of monitoring and impact evaluation


• Participating in external reviews and missions by AGRA Donors or other Africa Government Agencies

closing date: 14 October 2011

How to apply for this job

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for these roles, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, quoting the relevant reference number on both the application letter and envelope and addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way
Muthangari, Westlands
P.O. Box 40092 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Or by email: agra@deloitte.co.ke
Tel: +254 20 423 0000
Fax: +254 20 444 8966