Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Kaduna State Government

Project Summary

• The World Bank APPEALS Project seeks to catalyse improved livelihood through increased agro-processing and significant growth in productivity.
• Eligible beneficiaries are small farmer groups or cooperative societies, small and medium commercial farmers, and youth and women.
• The project aims to increase value addition of priority agricultural value chains in six states, including Kaduna.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the State Project Coordinator respectively, the incumbent will be responsible for generation of project specific information on progress, processes and performance.
• Analyses and aggregation of data generated at various levels to track progress, process quality and project sustainability.
• S/He will also document and disseminate feedback and key lessons learnt to relevant users and stakeholders.

Specific Duties of the Position

• Implement monitoring and evaluation of results and impact of the project.
• Track performance indicators and develop operational arrangements for collecting, analyzing, and reporting project data feeding into the result framework.
• Develop Management Information System (MIS) for the project.
• Conduct impact evaluation and beneficiary assessments.
• Produce and disseminate periodic progress reports.
• Undertake relevant surveys as may be required.
• Assist the State Project Coordinator in the preparation of Workplan and Budget.
• Initiate Project M&E workshops and training for Project Officers.
• Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the State Project Coordinator.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Statistics, Agricultural Extension or other relevant degree.
• Ph.D is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of developmental projects.
• Excellent knowledge of statistics and research methodology, including skills in sampling techniques and use of computer software for statistical and other relevant applications;
• Ability to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders;
• Demonstrated ability in report writing and presentation.