Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure the setting up and implementation of comprehensive monitoring and evaluation systems that facilitate effective planning, implementation, development and performance evaluation and accountability of FTA support services in the region especially the West Africa Cocoa Programme (WACP)
Programme Support
Support in the development of annual regional plans and budgets, including plans and budgets for the West Africa Cocoa Programme (WACP) and other projects/programmes in West Africa
Lead in the development, implementation and update of MEL Plans and performance measurement frameworks for the core programme and projects in the West Africa region
Work with Project and Programme managers to ensure full understanding of the donor/funder M&E reports requirements and support compliance.
Review project specific reports to ensure that they adequately respond to the project approved indicators.
Collate stakeholder and partners feedback on programmes, develop a report and share it as appropriate.
Provide technical leadership to the process of collecting, analysis; internal and external dissemination (as appropriate) of relevant performance data
Build the capacity of program staff on MEL
Coordinate Monitoring Evaluation and research processes
Provide technical backstopping to all monitoring, evaluation and research processes in the region in consultation with the Continental MEL Manager
Support and (where necessary, lead) the development of ToRs for all evaluation and research activities in the region
Play a leading role in the review of completed evaluations and researches and ensure that they meet the minimum standards of quality before recommending them for signoff to the MEL Manager or the Program Managers as appropriate
Advise and recommend tools and strategies to improve project tracking
Suggest ways to facilitate data collection, analysis and validation
Analyze changes and patterns in data and performance reports
Support (and when required, lead) any global MEL initiatives/third party evaluations/research in the region in consultation with the MEL Manager
Strengthen learning
Identify the top-level recommendations from research conducted in the region and share with staff and relevant stakeholders
Identify ways and means of sharing the data and information on MEL activities with Fairtrade Producers
In conjunction with the Operations Manager, Head of Region and the MEL Manager, coordinate reflection sessions with staff to identify what worked
Coordinate the process of documenting best practices and case studies from the region.
Coordinate the process of compiling the regional quarterly report.
Data and knowledge management /Programme Management Information System/Reporting
Establish a filing system for all the MEL related documents at the regional level in consultation with the program and Information manager and ensure other staff can access.
Ensure that all the staff in the region can access corporate systems (FMIS or Fair Insight) and are supported when they have challenges
Provide up to date monitoring data and analysis thereof as and when required and ensure data queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner
Identify ways and means of sharing the data and information on MEL activities with Fairtrade producers
Support the MEL Manager in Data Management at producer and local level.
Ensure reporting systems and deadlines are in place and met to organizational and donor standards
Building Relationships
Map out and develop a database of relevant M&E stakeholders (including CSO) and update the list at least once annually.
Identify and propose institutions for potential partnerships with FTA on research.
Participate in relevant MEL networks
Minimum Academic Requirement
Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring and evaluation, Development studies, social sciences, Economics or any other related field
Other Specialist qualification (Desired)
Knowledge and understanding of the Fairtrade system
Certificate in Research methods/M&E
Project Management Certificate
Minimum Years of Relevant Experience
At least 5 years’ working experience in a similar position
Knowledge of Systems and Procedures
Knowledge in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
Knowledge in concepts of Monitoring and Evaluation
Knowledge in statistical tools for data analysis
Skills in using MS Office applications especially Word, Excel, Outlook and
PowerPoint and knowledge of accounting software
Knowledge in Program and project monitoring and evaluation
Ability to drive innovation and learning
Presentation, training and facilitation skills
Competencies
Excellent Analytical skills
Excellent Interpersonal skills
Excellent Negotiation skills
Excellent Communication and reporting skills
Supportive and versatile
Results oriented and focused
Respectful and a person with integrity
Communication demands and Competencies
Knowledge of the cocoa value chain in the region
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to speak some of the local languages
Ability to speak and write in French and English
Completed applications should be saved in the applicant’s name and the position (Monitoring and Evaluation Officer), and be e-mailed to recruitments@fairtradeafrica.net
All applicants should state how they meet essential requirements of the post and include their email address, telephone contacts and three referees with contact details on the application form.
Apply via :
recruitments@fairtradeafrica.net
