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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, West Africa

We are currently seeking Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer for the for the Trade Hub and African Partners Network project in West Africa. The project will work toward the advancement of the regional integration agenda, particularly working with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will contribute to program goals of improving trade facilitation in transit and customs; assisting with regional agricultural standards; working with regional competitiveness in staple crops; compliance with regional agricultural standards; increased use in financial products and services; increasing trade and competitiveness in select regional value chains, reducing barriers to regional and international trade and increasing trade between the U.S. and Western Africa. In addition to demonstrating extensive knowledge of agriculture and value chain development, the successful candidate must possess advanced skills in complex project management and strategic planning. The position is subject to contract award.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in guiding the technical direction of the M&E approach and strategy
  • Oversee and coordinate work related to monitoring and evaluation activities of the West Africa Trade Hub and African Partners Network project
  • Perform routine monitoring of program activities
  • Conduct baseline analyses, mid-term, final evaluation assessments
  • Conduct special studies or reports as determined necessary by program progress
  • Prepare and conduct trainings on monitoring and evaluation topics for staff and beneficiaries
  • Collaborate with other trainers to ensure M&E is utilized and managed properly
  • Ensure compliance with ACDI/VOCA’s corporate M&E systems
  • Coordinate M&E activities with local and international partners

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in sociology, statistics, international relations or other relevant field preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in international development and developing, implementing and managing M&E systems in similar projects
  • Proven experience and skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods, survey design and implementation, statistical data analysis required
  • Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
  • Experience with USAID-funded projects is preferred
  • Fluency in English and French, written and spoken, is required

Contact Details


Contact:
ACDI/VOCA International Recruitment
Telephone:
202-000-0000
Email:
joinus@acdivoca.org

Application Instructions

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556C361D43515B7E59192F775618680562774B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.