The USAID West Africa Fertilizer Program (WAFP) has vacancies for a number of positions in Ghana, Mali, Liberia and Senegal. WAFP is a USAID program implemented by IFDC in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Africa Fertilizer Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP).

The program’s strategic objective is “increased regional availability and use of appropriate and affordable fertilizer” in the West African region. It is a five-year program that is implemented in partnership with fertilizer industry partners, international NGOs, government partners, and development partners in the West African region.

Position Summary

Assists the M & E Officer in implementing the WAFP monitoring and tracking performance system, establishment of baseline data, performance evaluations, Data Quality Assessments and the implementation of the Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP, the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) and gender integration in program activities. Assists the M & E Officer in developing and maintaining M & E-related documentation, and in report writing. Works with the Country coordinators, intervention area leaders and sub-awardees to ensure proper implementation of the M & E implementation plan

Major Duties and Responsibilities

•   Assists in collating baseline data
•   Manages and updates WAFP comprehensive M & E database on a regular basis
•   Prepares documentation for Data Quality Assessment
•   Works with the MIS/ICT Specialists to integrate an e-tracking system for WAFP indicators
•   Assists M & E officer in developing and maintaining M & E-related documentation
•   Assists in writing quarterly and annual program reports
•   Participates in work planning meetings
•   Monitors M & E activities in all the ECOWAS countries
•   Provides miscellaneous technical services to assist intervention area leaders as required at technical and team meetings and provide secretarial coverage as necessary
•   Assists in gender and environmental issues

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Education: A Bachelor’s degree in general agriculture and Master’s degree in statistics, computer science, business studies, finance, agricultural economics, soil science, agronomy, environmental science or development studies.
•   Prior Work Experience: At least 3-5 years working experience on a donor funded program in the areas of M & E. Demonstrable ability to process data. Experience in planning, monitoring and evaluation of project activities on set targets and indicators
•   Language Proficiency: Fluency speaking and writing English and French.
•   Skills and abilities: Ability to interact effectively with a broad range of stakeholders. Additional experience in the extensive use of Microsoft Office suite, conducting and organizing trainings on M & E monitoring systems, good presentation skills, good report writing and training manual development skills.

Conditions

•   This position is a one-year term contract, renewable up to three additional years until 2017, based on staff performance and availability of funding. Salary level is dependent on level of experience.
•   This position will be based in Accra, Ghana with no expat benefits or relocation package.
•   Estimated start date is June 1, 2014.
•   Nationals from West African nations who have work experience and permit in Ghana are strongly encouraged to apply.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and eligible candidates are requested to apply by e-mail to:

ekeli-delataa@ifdc.org  OR  lbello@ifdc.org

providing a cover letter, current CV, names and contacts of three referees

Closing Date: 30 April, 2014

•   In the e-mail subject line please write: Assistant M & E Officer
•   Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis to select a successful candidate. No phone calls please.
•   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.