Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor at SNV Netherlands Development

Generally, is responsible for monitoring the HortiFresh activities and coordinate Monitoring & Evaluation Activities within the project. Ensure project visibility in line with SNV and donor standards.

• Lead in implementing monitoring and evaluation for learning and accountability on the HortiFresh project.
• Monitor progress of implementation of project activities.
• Regularly collect data with partners and grantees and manage the collected data in the M&E data management tool.
• Prepare indicator reports comparing actual achievement to program targets and report progress in line with IATI requirements.
•  Assist in the preparation of annual workplans & reports.
• Work with the team to develop guidelines and survey instruments in line with the PMEP (MTR, End line).
• Lead in maintaining the mobile data collection tool, support staff in its use and manage the collected data in the system.
• Assure quality of baseline data (where applicable) and incorporate appropriately into the program monitoring system.
• Provide technical and advisory support to partners and grantees to continuously strengthen monitoring and evaluation for continuous improvement.
• Verify quality of monitoring data from partners. If still required carry out due diligence on proposed projects.
• Participate in and support the program documentation and dissemination of lessons learned and best practices.
• Work closely with communications to collect change stories for monitoring purposes, distill learning and identify results and change stories that should be highlighted in public materials.

Qualifications

The candidate should:

• Have a Master’s Degree in International Development, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy,  Business Administration, Social Sciences or related field
• Have a minimum of 5 years professional experience in Monitoring & Evaluation in the international development sector; experience in large multi-country projects preferred
• Have experience in the horticulture or related sector
• Have experience in data analysis in the development sector
• Be a team player, be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Have strong analytical and critical thinking skills for problem solving
• Have strong communication and negotiation skills
• Have good report writing skills
• Ability to speak French is an advantage
• Excellent skills Microsoft office Word and Excel