Program Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Agriculture) at Catholic Relief Services

Vacancies: Program Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Agriculture)

Catholic Relief Services is the official agency of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops for relief and development assistance overseas. Due to rapid expansion we requires suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies

Job Title:       Program Manager (Band D-1)

Department: Agriculture and Economic Growth

Reports To:    Senior Program Manager, Agriculture

Location:        Abuja, Nigeria

Job Summary:

• The Program Manager – Agriculture will be responsible for managing the Sustainable Cassava Seed System (SCSS) Project to achieve its set targets in Benue and Oyo States within the context of CRS/Nigeria agricultural strategies.

Qualifications/Experiences:

1. Master’s degree in Agricultural related-field studies required.
2. Minimum three years program management experience with an NGO; experience in cassava value chain and public and private donor relations a plus.
3. Ability to work closely with Church partners and commitment to 4gency mission.
4. Computer proficiency particularly in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet required.
5. Experience with and commitment to working in a team structure
6. Good interpersonal skills including ability to work with multiple stakeholders successfully and to create linkages.
7. Demonstrated commitment to gender responsive programming.
8. Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills.
9. Nigerian nationality.

 

Physical Requirements/Environment: Normal conditions akin to office environment, based in Abuja; willingness and ability to travel within the country up to 70%.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Senior Program Manager for Agriculture, Head of Unit –

Agriculture and Economic Strengthening, M&E Advisor,  Finance,

Administration, Audit, Head of Programs, Country Representative,

RTA/Agriculture as well as other relevant regional and HO Technical

Staff.

 

External: Justice, Peace and Development Commissions of the Catholic Church (JPDCs), other Implementing Partner Organizations (National Root Crop Research Institute – NRCRI, National Agricultural Seeds Council – NASC, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture – IIT\ Agricultural Development Program – ADP, Seed Entrepreneurs and Farmer Groups/Organizations), Agro-processors, representatives of other NGOs, Donors, Researchers, and Private Sector.

 

Job Title:   Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Agriculture (Band D-2)

Department: Agriculture and Economic Growth

Reports to:

Head of Unit; Agriculture and Economic Growth

Location:    Abuja, Nigeria

Job Summary:

• The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (MEO) will be responsible for all monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities under the Agriculture and Economic Growth unit.   The MEO will develop and manages the Project’s Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP).   The MEO will develop and maintains systems to collect and analyze information on inputs, outputs, outcomes and impact of the program.    She/he will analyze monthly data and support training of partners on M&E in quality assurance methods.     The MEO will report to the Head of Unit; Agriculture and Economic Growth and will maintain close liaison with relevant Regional Technical Advisors and the CRS/Nigeria Agriculture Team. The MEO will ensure adherence to CRS technical and program quality standards in implementation and the timely submission of all required deliverables to all donors.

 

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Minimum M.Sc. Degree in Agricultural Economics, Statistics or related discipline.
2. Minimum 6 years of international development experience with light to moderately complex projects.
3. Minimum 5 years managing significant USG-funded programs required.
4. Knowledge of key USG regulations including, but not limited to USAID 22 CF Part 226 Administration of Assistance Awards to U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations, 22 CFR Part 145 Grants and Agreements with Non-Profits, OMB Circulars A-122, Cost principles for non-profit organizations and A-133 Audit of states, local governments, and non-profits preferred.
5. Proven leadership and inter-personal skills
6. Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation of light to moderately complex projects
7. Demonstrated commitment to improving gender equality and gender responsiveness in programming and operations.
8. Experience with participatory methods and partnerships required. Demonstrated capacity and experience with institutional strengthening of local civil society and government agencies.
9. Flexibility to work both in a team and independently.
10. Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility.
11. Demonstrated personal accountability and driven to serve others
12. Understanding of and experience with faith-based organizations, local church structures,  and  accompaniment   and  capacity – building principles in local partnerships highly desired.
13. Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required.
14. Excellent English language oral and written communication skills required.
15. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook required.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should download the CRS application form using this link

https://www.dropbox.com/s/106q5xifhyfusa3/CRS-%20Application%20Form.doc     and send with a detailed CV as attached MS Word documents to:

olajumoke.ogunjuyigbe@crs.org

Applicants must explicitly state the position applied for in the CRS application form and in the subject of their email e.g. DRIVER – ENUGU

Completed applications should reach us before 5pm, Wednesday, 7^th August, 2013. Only applications sent in the required format will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

“CRS is an equal – opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, etc. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply”