For over 50 years and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 34 projects in 26 countries and revenues of approximately $174 million.
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, Malawi
We are currently seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager for an upcoming USDA-funded multi-year program in Malawi. The project aims to improve Malawi’s SME agro-processing sector for value addition and increased trade in key value chains, including groundnuts, legumes, fruits, vegetables, and sweet potatoes. The position is contingent upon ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program.
Responsibilities:
- Guide the technical direction of the M&E approach and strategy; oversee and coordinate work related to monitoring and evaluation activities of the project.
- Oversee impact analysis in the areas of private sector development, value-added processing, and investment facilitation.
- Prepare and conduct trainings on monitoring and evaluation topics for staff and project clients.
- Ensure M&E data management systems are utilized, updated regularly, and managed properly.
- Report on progress toward targets from performance measurement indicators.
- Coordinate M&E activities with local and international partners.
- Build the capacity of local organizations to be effective in knowledge management and learning.
- Apply GIS tools to improve decision-making and management for results.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in evaluation, public policy, quantitative economics, and/or related field is required.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive professional experience in monitoring and evaluation of international development projects.
- Skills in quantitative data collection and analysis are required. Candidates should be highly organized and able to regularly present performance results from the project in a clear manner.
- Experience in Malawi or the Southern Africa region is highly desirable.
- Experience on agriculture-related projects is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of different M&E tools, approaches, and methods in addition to experience working with grant making organizations.
- Working experience in training, coaching and mentoring teams in monitoring-related techniques and methods.
- Knowledge and past experience with GIS tools is desirable.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.bosmaxhire.net/cp/?E55C6C361D43515B7E59192F775717690C627... phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. EOE.
