Monitoring and Evaluation Expert African Union Nairobi, Kenya
The African Union Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) aims to provide leadership in the development of animal resources for Africa. By supporting and empowering the African Union member states and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs). AU-IBAR’s vision is of an Africa free from hunger and poverty in which animal resources make a significant contribution within the global arena. Founded in 1951 to study the epidemiological situation and fight rinderpest in Africa, AU-IBAR’s mandate covers all aspects of animal resources, including livestock, fisheries and wildlife, across the entire African continent, but fills a unique and strategic niche by working at continental and regional levels, with the RECs being key partners.
For the implementation of its strategic plan 2010-2014,AU-IBAR seeks the services of a Monitoring and Evaluation Expert. He/ She will be responsible for the overall operations relating to M&E.
1. Post:
Post title: MONITORING AND EVALUATION EXPERT
Post level: P3 Step 5
Duty station: AU-IBAR, Nairobi, Kenya
2. Major duties and responsibilities:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Expert will be responsible for the overall operations relating to
M&E and this entails:
• Operationalising AU-IBAR’s M&E Framework and Planning and Procedures Manual;
• Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of all AU-IBAR’s existing and new projects;
• Coordinate the development and revision of project’s logical framework matrix (activities, processes, inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impact);
• Coordinate the mitigation of risks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in programme and project performance;
• Facilitate the collection, compilation and analyses of reports from implementing partners and prepare consolidated reports for project management to submit to project steering committee.
• Prepare and present monitoring and evaluation findings/reports, including M&E recommendations to support project management;
• Present monitoring and evaluation findings, with recommendations, to the Programme/Project Steering Committees;
• Build capacity on M&E to facilitate institutional learning targeting project staff and implementing partners;
• Facilitate the development of AU-IBAR’s dashboard;
• Coordinate the tracking of the AU-IBAR Strategic Plan 2010-2014 implementation;
• Provide guidance for the smooth implementation of AU-IBAR Annual Management Plan;
• Coordinate the evaluation of AU-IBAR’s Strategic Plan and all projects; and
• Perform any other duties as required for successful implementation of the project.
3. Educational qualifications:
Advanced university degree (Master's degree) in a Monitoring and Evaluation, programme or project management and/or relevant discipline. A PhD is an added advantage.
4. Work experience:
• At least 10 years work experience, preferably in an international development environment of which at least 5 years on managerial or advisory level.
• At least five years of experience in participatory assessment and monitoring, data processing or analysis and M&E design experience.
• Relevant specialised courses in M&E an important advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of Strategic Planning is key.
• In-depth knowledge of the logical framework methodology (LFM) and the project cycle methodology (PCM) are essential.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing M&E systems is required.
• Good contextual knowledge of local issues, community priorities and social and cultural constraints and realities.
5. Other relevant skills and Competencies
• Professionalism - Proven expertise in animal production science, policy formulation and advocacy related to animal production and sustainable development; demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge and proven analytical skills on issues related to animal production and sustainable development;
• Planning and organising - Proven ability to plan and organise work within a project; ability to make timely decisions;
• Communication - Effective written, oral and presentation skills, particularly ability to present information in a concise and accurate manner; ability to develop consensus among people with varying points of view.
• Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively across organisational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.
• Judgement/Decision-making - Good judgement and initiative, imagination and resourcefulness, energy and tact, ability to ensure an effective work structure to maximise productivity and achieve institution’s goals.
7. Language requirement:
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages is a requirement. Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.
7. Age requirement:
Must be preferably between the age of 30 and 45 years.
8. Tenure of Appointment:
The initial appointment will be for 11 months including a 3 months’ probation period. Contract extension will be subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
9. Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
10. Remuneration:
The lump-sum salary attached to this position is an annual lump-sum of USD 81,397.62 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and USD 67,533.59 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff.
To Apply:
Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website
http://www.aucareers.org
not later than 10 September 2012
Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For the implementation of its strategic plan 2010-2014,AU-IBAR seeks the services of a Monitoring and Evaluation Expert. He/ She will be responsible for the overall operations relating to M&E.
1. Post:
Post title: MONITORING AND EVALUATION EXPERT
Post level: P3 Step 5
Duty station: AU-IBAR, Nairobi, Kenya
2. Major duties and responsibilities:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Expert will be responsible for the overall operations relating to
M&E and this entails:
• Operationalising AU-IBAR’s M&E Framework and Planning and Procedures Manual;
• Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of all AU-IBAR’s existing and new projects;
• Coordinate the development and revision of project’s logical framework matrix (activities, processes, inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impact);
• Coordinate the mitigation of risks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in programme and project performance;
• Facilitate the collection, compilation and analyses of reports from implementing partners and prepare consolidated reports for project management to submit to project steering committee.
• Prepare and present monitoring and evaluation findings/reports, including M&E recommendations to support project management;
• Present monitoring and evaluation findings, with recommendations, to the Programme/Project Steering Committees;
• Build capacity on M&E to facilitate institutional learning targeting project staff and implementing partners;
• Facilitate the development of AU-IBAR’s dashboard;
• Coordinate the tracking of the AU-IBAR Strategic Plan 2010-2014 implementation;
• Provide guidance for the smooth implementation of AU-IBAR Annual Management Plan;
• Coordinate the evaluation of AU-IBAR’s Strategic Plan and all projects; and
• Perform any other duties as required for successful implementation of the project.
3. Educational qualifications:
Advanced university degree (Master's degree) in a Monitoring and Evaluation, programme or project management and/or relevant discipline. A PhD is an added advantage.
4. Work experience:
• At least 10 years work experience, preferably in an international development environment of which at least 5 years on managerial or advisory level.
• At least five years of experience in participatory assessment and monitoring, data processing or analysis and M&E design experience.
• Relevant specialised courses in M&E an important advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of Strategic Planning is key.
• In-depth knowledge of the logical framework methodology (LFM) and the project cycle methodology (PCM) are essential.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing M&E systems is required.
• Good contextual knowledge of local issues, community priorities and social and cultural constraints and realities.
5. Other relevant skills and Competencies
• Professionalism - Proven expertise in animal production science, policy formulation and advocacy related to animal production and sustainable development; demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge and proven analytical skills on issues related to animal production and sustainable development;
• Planning and organising - Proven ability to plan and organise work within a project; ability to make timely decisions;
• Communication - Effective written, oral and presentation skills, particularly ability to present information in a concise and accurate manner; ability to develop consensus among people with varying points of view.
• Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively across organisational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.
• Judgement/Decision-making - Good judgement and initiative, imagination and resourcefulness, energy and tact, ability to ensure an effective work structure to maximise productivity and achieve institution’s goals.
7. Language requirement:
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages is a requirement. Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.
7. Age requirement:
Must be preferably between the age of 30 and 45 years.
8. Tenure of Appointment:
The initial appointment will be for 11 months including a 3 months’ probation period. Contract extension will be subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
9. Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
10. Remuneration:
The lump-sum salary attached to this position is an annual lump-sum of USD 81,397.62 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and USD 67,533.59 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff.
To Apply:
Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website
http://www.aucareers.org
not later than 10 September 2012
Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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