Job Reference Number
EMUK11124/3
Job Type
International Development Assistance/Emerging Markets
Schedule
Contract
Job Location
Africa; Malawi; Lilongwe
Job Summary
EU/EDF Malawi — Support to the Agriculture SWAp (ASWAp) and Green Belt Initiative (GBI) Programme — Component 2 'Irrigation: Technical Assistance to the Department of Irrigation'
Cardno Emerging Markets (UK) Ltd has recently submitted a formal Expression of Interest and are hopeful of being invited to tender for the above EU/EDF-funded Project. The objective of this contract is to contribute to implementing component 2 'Irrigation' of the support to the agriculture sector-wide approach (ASWAp) and green belt initiative (GBI) programme in its 2 subcomponents:
a) support to the establishment of the National Irrigation Development Fund;
b) development of medium- and large-scale irrigation schemes.
In particular, the contract aims at assisting the Department of Irrigation in ensuring effective and efficient implementation of the programme through capacity-building and provision of technical and operational assistance to the programme coordination and collaborating institutions.
Contributing to the establishment and operationalisation of the National Irrigation Fund (its investment framework, financial and procurement processes) and farmers' improved access to irrigated agriculture.
Expertise will be required in areas such as programme management and coordination, finance and procurement, M&E, reporting, and facilitation of irrigation development among others.
The start date is provisionally scheduled for January 2014. Project duration will be 36 months.
Cardno Emerging Markets (UK) Ltd has recently submitted a formal Expression of Interest and are hopeful of being invited to tender for the above EU/EDF-funded Project. The objective of this contract is to contribute to implementing component 2 'Irrigation' of the support to the agriculture sector-wide approach (ASWAp) and green belt initiative (GBI) programme in its 2 subcomponents:
a) support to the establishment of the National Irrigation Development Fund;
b) development of medium- and large-scale irrigation schemes.
In particular, the contract aims at assisting the Department of Irrigation in ensuring effective and efficient implementation of the programme through capacity-building and provision of technical and operational assistance to the programme coordination and collaborating institutions.
Contributing to the establishment and operationalisation of the National Irrigation Fund (its investment framework, financial and procurement processes) and farmers' improved access to irrigated agriculture.
Expertise will be required in areas such as programme management and coordination, finance and procurement, M&E, reporting, and facilitation of irrigation development among others.
The start date is provisionally scheduled for January 2014. Project duration will be 36 months.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Expert
(Long-Term, potentially intermittent inputs)
(Long-Term, potentially intermittent inputs)
- University degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
- A minimum of 10 years’ professional working experience in developing countries, including in sub-Saharan Africa
- Highly experienced in donor-funded project/programme monitoring and evaluation against performance and results indicators.
- Worked previously on long-term EU/EDF technical assistance projects/programmes
- Practical knowledge of EU Monitoring and Evaluation processes and procedures, including those for monitoring grant funds and funded projects.
- Experienced in the setting up, development and management of appropriate Monitoring and Evaluation systems for EU-funded programmes.
- Previous experience in providing advice and guidance to and in building capacity of government ministries in the setting up and management of monitoring and evaluation systems for EU funded programmes.
- Experience in the rural sector, particularly projects involving the development of irrigation systems, would be a distinct advantage.
- Previous working experience in southern or eastern Africa preferred.
- Fluency in both spoken and written English
Other Requirements
Employee Benefits
Contact
Jill Gigg
