The
African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) is a not-for-profit Pan-African
institution, dedicated for the last 20 years to enabling the advancement of
economic policy research and training in Africa.
This
will package and disseminate lessons and best practices from WFP procurement of
food from local and regional sources.
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Reporting
to the Project Manager, you will work closely with the Project Manager and
relevant Regional Coordinators on all matters of data collection, analysis,
reporting and quality assurance.
Specifically,
you will:
- Supervise
cleaning and analysis of data by Hub analysts;
- Ensure timely
preparation, validation of country reports and review reports in
consultation with the Managers;
- Conduct periodic
technical support visits to the pilot countries;
- Coordinate
activities of Regional Project Coordinators;
- Coordinate with
Information Technology (IT) specialist for the design of a web based data
system that facilitates up-load, storage and down load of the data;
- In consultation
with the Project Manager, Data Analysts, and others as appropriate,
identify key implementation issues for follow-up ;
- Assist in
preparation of reports for dissemination at country level;
- Assist the
Project Manager in preparing periodic progress reports.
The
successful candidate must have the following at a minimum
- Masters of
Science degree in Agricultural and Applied Economics or related
discipline;
- Proficiency in
SPSS/STATA;
- Strong
background in quantitative analysis;
- 3 years’
experience in M&E, ideally covering food security and smallholder
farmer issues;
- Ability to
frequently and in different styles translate and communicate research
findings to programme managers, donors and other stakeholders;
- Relevance and
extent of experience in analyzing agricultural commodities markets, trade
and policies
- Competency in
French and Spanish languages is an added advantage.
If
you believe you have the qualifications and experience to match this role,
please submit your application via email with a detailed curriculum vitae,
stating your current position, remuneration, email, telephone contacts, and
names and addresses of three referees.
To
be considered your application must be received by May 17, 2013 addressed to:
The
Manager, Human Resources and Administration
African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)
African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)
Email:
recruitment@aercafrica.org
For
more information on AERC, you can visit our website on www.aercafrica.org