Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Specialist Job at Farm Radio International

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitoring and Evaluation Systems

• Work with FRI’s Program Implementation Team to design logic models and project performance management and evaluation frameworks and plans.
• Identify and develop gender-sensitive key performance indicators of project outputs, outcomes, and impact.
• Develop guides and tools for robust survey and data collection methods (qualitative and quantitative) to ensure effective, gender-sensitive and peer reviewable monitoring, outcome and impact evaluation can take place.
• Work with country teams to prepare for implementation of MERL activities – e.g., proposing sampling methods and sizes, preparation of questions, testing of surveys in relevant software, training of enumerators/facilitators.
• Support data analysis (both quantitative and qualitative) and presentation.
• Conduct training and support capacity-building activities of FRI staff in M&E.
• Support FRI’s Program Development activities by developing a MERL strategy and plan to include in project proposals.
• Prepare, revise, and/ or contribute to quality evaluation reports.

Gender Equality and Inclusion MERL Component

• Collaborate with the Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) Specialty Team to ensure full integration of gender equality and inclusion throughout all MERL activities.
• Provide capacity-strengthening support to the MERL team in GEI alongside the GEI team, including improvement or development of tools, guides and/or training for MERL team members.
• Work closely with the GEI team and project implementation teams to develop specific gender equality and inclusion indicators and targets.
• Support the GEI Specialty Team in the design and implementation of gender-based analysis – i.e., develop appropriate data collection tools and methodology, data analysis and report writing.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Fluency in English or French required; Bilingualism would be an important asset.
• University degree (or equivalent experience) in social sciences, international studies, statistics, agriculture or a related field; a Master’s degree would be an asset.
• Minimum of 5-year professional experience working in Monitoring. Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL).
• Experience working in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Experience in strategic MERL planning and performance measurement, including selection of indicators, target setting, reporting and database management.
• Experience working on projects with a significant gender equality and inclusion component.
• Demonstrated experience in mainstreaming gender into MERL activities and establishing gender-sensitive monitoring systems, with knowledge of feminist MERL being an asset.
• Strong experience in conducting research studies from the design and formulation to implementation, analysis and presentation of results, and recommendations.
• Excellent knowledge of survey methodologies and sampling strategies.
• Experience in designing qualitative research strategies and instruments (interview and focus group topic guides) for use in evaluation studies.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, including experience in working effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences.
• Ability to work under pressure yet deliver multiple tasks on time with attention to detail and accuracy.
• A team player with excellent organizational skills, who can also work independently, prioritize own workload, and meet deadlines.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

FRI values diversity and inclusion. Women, people with disabilities, and members of other equity-seeking or marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available on request in all aspects of the recruitment process.

If you wish to apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.