Job Vacancy For Monitoring & Evaluation and Project Manager



Responsibilities

•   To oversee and collect data on all project activities in Ghana and Malawi and to contribute to report writing
•   To monitor all outputs, deliveries and schedules in Ghana and Malawi
•   To support the preparation, implementation and evaluation of baseline studies and mid-term evaluations in Ghana and Malawi
•   To coordinate all activities of the national project in Ghana (e.g. research preparation, communication with partners and the national learning alliance of SAIRLA, preparation and facilitation of meetings)

Qualification Required & Experience

•   MA or MSc Degree in natural or social sciences, e.g agricultural economics, agriculture, applied economics, applied statistics or related fields

Skills and Experience

•   At least 5 years of M&E experience working with large international grants, in designing, implementing and maintaining M&E systems in the agricultural sector.
•   Demonstrated success in working in multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships in a collaborative research work
•   Ability to travel in country to coordinate activities nd connect with partners.
•   Excellent interpersonal skills with advanced written and verbal communication skills in English and other local Ghanaian languages
•   Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
•   Excellent team playing skills with the ability to also work with minimum supervision
•   Familiarity with agricultural interventions will be an advantage

Duration: Two-year, renewable contract based on performance and availability of funding

Location: Tamale, with frequent travel to project sites

How To Apply For The Job

Applications including curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to:

Dr. Asamoah Larbi
Chief Scientist, Africa RISING West Africa Project & IITA-Ghana Representative
IITA Ghana,
P.O.Box TL6,
Tamale

Or applications can be submitted by email to:

iitaghana@gmail.com

Closing Date: 31 August, 2016