2018/2019 JOB VACANCY: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at the Kaduna State Government

The Kaduna State Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in conjunction with World Bank, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the implementation of the World Bank Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement And Livelihood Support Improvement Project (APPEALS) in the capacity below:

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Location: Kaduna

Project Summary

• The World Bank APPEALS Project seeks to catalyse improved livelihood through increased agro-processing and significant growth in productivity.
• Eligible beneficiaries are small farmer groups or cooperative societies, small and medium commercial farmers, and youth and women.
• The project aims to increase value addition of priority agricultural value chains in six states, including Kaduna.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the State Project Coordinator respectively, the incumbent will be responsible for generation of project specific information on progress, processes and performance.
• Analyses and aggregation of data generated at various levels to track progress, process quality and project sustainability.
• S/He will also document and disseminate feedback and key lessons learnt to relevant users and stakeholders.

Specific Duties of the Position

• Implement monitoring and evaluation of results and impact of the project.
• Track performance indicators and develop operational arrangements for collecting, analyzing, and reporting project data feeding into the result framework.
• Develop Management Information System (MIS) for the project.
• Conduct impact evaluation and beneficiary assessments.
• Produce and disseminate periodic progress reports.
• Undertake relevant surveys as may be required.
• Assist the State Project Coordinator in the preparation of Workplan and Budget.
• Initiate Project M&E workshops and training for Project Officers.
• Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the State Project Coordinator.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Statistics, Agricultural Extension or other relevant degree.
• Ph.D is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of developmental projects.
• Excellent knowledge of statistics and research methodology, including skills in sampling techniques and use of computer software for statistical and other relevant applications;
• Ability to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders;
• Demonstrated ability in report writing and presentation.

Application Closing Date
12PM; 7th February, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to:
Office of the Commissioner,
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry,
State Secretariat,
Yakubu Gowon Way,
Kaduna State.