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Friday, October 31, 2014

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Farm Concern International (FCI)

Farm Concern International (FCI) is an Africa-wide market development agency whose work is focused on the commercialization of smallholder farmers through developing market led production systems that are continuously informed by the market needs, demands and trends. We develop pro-poor business and marketing models that competitively and sustainably enhance economic growth among the smallholder farmers in Africa. With a vision of Commercialized African households with increased incomes and better livelihoods, FCI currently operates in 12 countries serving over 3.5 Million smallholder farmers, connecting them with more than 10,000 buyers in informal trade, 500 private sector companies and over 1000 small and medium enterprises across Africa. With Its headquarters in Nairobi Kenya, FCI is an equal opportunities employer.

VACANCY – KEN/01/09/14
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Location: Kenya

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Technical Expert Monitoring & Evaluation, S/He will be responsible for offering technical support implementation of various programs design, project cycle management and grants; S/he will have ability to collect, collate and assimilate information from various sources and present to others effectively and strong competence in managing M&E data systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of supporting ME&L at middle level management.

Role & Responsibility
Provide technical support to the Monitoring & Evaluation department.

Manage day to day operations of M&E system and support programmes teams in continued implementation of M&E tools and instruments.

Ensure proper coordination and effectiveness of quarterly programme review activities that deliver high quality review reports for the organization.
Assist in development of concept notes and proposals with special emphasis on M&E.

Ensure Compliance to organisational and donor standards.

Required

Advanced University Degree: MSc/MBA in Socio Economics, Development Studies, Agribusiness, and Agricultural Economics and other related field from recognized Universities.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in M&E in a donor funded project.

Excellent project management skills with bias to M&E and Financial management.

A proven record on development projects documentation.

Preferred

Post Graduate Diploma in Programme Management or M&E

Demonstrate solid skills in Communication and report writing.

Strategic planning and strong networking skills.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply by sending an email with the specific vacancy number and the position to  hr@farmconcern.org to get a detailed job description .Application deadline is Friday 14th November 2014.