AU-IBAR Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya

The African Union’s Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is a specialised technical office reporting to the Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture of the African Union Commission.

AU-IBAR’s mandate is to support and coordinate the utilisation of livestock, fisheries and wildlife as resources for both human wellbeing and economic development in the member states of the African Union.

For the implementation of the Project ‘REINFORCING Veterinary governance in Africa’ (VetGov) funded by the European Union, AU/IBAR seeks the services of 2 M&E officers.

The project aims at improving the institutional environment at national and regional levels to provide effective and efficient animal health services in Africa.

This will be achieved through

(i) enhancement of knowledge and awareness for institutional strengthen at national and regional level for the establishment of adequate and affordable veterinary services

(ii) enhancement of capacity for livestock policy, animal health strategies and legislation formulation and

(iii) enhancement of capacity for policy implementation and regulations enforcement.

Post title: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Post level: P3 Step 5

Duty station: AU-IBAR, Nairobi, Kenya

These positions are subject to availability of funds.

Major duties and responsibilities:

The position is based within the headquarters of AU-IBAR with frequent travel to headquarters of RECs and member states. The incumbent provides assistance to the Project Coordinator for the monitoring and evaluation of the project. He reports to the Project Coordinator.

His/her main duties are as follows:
  • Develop, document and implement a monitoring and evaluation methodology in line with the requirements of the Logical framework methodology.
  • Develop, fine-tune and maintain monitoring and evaluation indicators to assure appropriate follow up of the programme on central, regional and country level.
  • Support RECs in the development and the implementation of their M&E system
  • Develop, document and implement a data gathering methodology
  • Prepare and present monitoring and evaluation reports, including M&E recommendations, to support programme management with the PCU team
  • Present monitoring and evaluation reports with findings and recommendations to the programme steering committee
  • Interact with, guide and support implementers on central, regional and country level for matters related to M&E
  • Implement a continuous improvement and institutional learning programme in relation to M&E
  • Assure the visibility of the donor in the day-to-day work
  • Perform all other duties as requested by the Project Coordinator.
Educational qualifications:
  • A Postgraduate Degree (Msc) in natural or social sciences, Project management.
  • Relevant specialised courses in M&E will regarded as an important advantage.
Work experience:
  • At least 7 years working experience in development environment with 5 years in designing and/or implementing M&E systems;
  • At least 3 years in international experience;
  • Experience in the Agricultural/Livestock sector is an added advantage;
  • In-depth knowledge of the Logical Framework Approach (LFA) and the Project Cycle Management (PCM) are essential.
Other relevant skills:
  • Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work;
  • Knowledge of other official African Union languages is an advantage;
  • Good networker with the ability to maintain a positive and fruitful dialogue and relationship with the main institutions operating on the Continent;
  • Excellent communication skills.
Language requirement:
  • Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages is a requirement.
  • Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.
Age requirement:

Must be preferably between the age of 35 and 50 years.

Tenure of Appointment:
  • The initial appointment will be for 11 months including a 3 months probation period.
  • Contract extension will be subject to performance and availability of funding.
Gender Mainstreaming:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application:

To apply, please submit the following:
  • A letter stating your motivation for seeking employment with the AU Commission;
  • A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;
  • Names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) of three references;
  • Certified copies of degrees, diplomas and other academic certificates.
Remuneration:

The lump-sum salary attached to this position will be USD 6,783.14 per month all inclusive.

Applications must be received not later than 24 January 2011 and should be addressed to:

Director of AU-IBAR
P.O.Box30786
Nairobi, Kenya

Fax: +254-20-367-4143E-mail: applications@au-ibar.org, office@au-ibar.org

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