AU-IBAR Monitoring and Evaluation Expert

The African Union Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) aims to provide leadership in the development of animal resources for Africa. By supporting and empowering the African Union member states and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs). AU-IBAR's vision is of an Africa free from hunger and poverty in which animal resources make a significant contribution within the global arena.

Founded in 1951 to study the epidemiological situation and fight rinderpest in Africa, AU-IBAR's mandate covers all aspects of animal resources, including livestock, fisheries and wildlife, across the entire African continent, but fills a unique and strategic niche by working at continental and regional levels, with the RECs being key partners.

For the implementation of its strategic plan 2010-2014, AU-IBAR seeks the services of a Monitoring and Evaluation Expert.

He/ She will be responsible for the overall operations relating to M&E.

Post

Post title: Monitoring and Evaluation Expert

Post level: P3 Step 5

Duty station: AU-IBAR, Nairobi, Kenya

Major duties and responsibilities

The Monitoring and Evaluation Expert will be responsible for the overall operations relating to M&E and this entails:

• Operationalising AU-IBAR's M&E Framework and Planning and Procedures Manual;
• Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of all AU-IBAR's existing and new projects;
• Coordinate the development and revision of project's logical framework matrix (activities, processes, inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impact);
• Coordinate the mitigation of risks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in programme and project performance;
• Facilitate the collection, compilation and analyses of reports from implementing partners and prepare consolidated reports for project management to submit to project steering committee.
• Prepare and present monitoring and evaluation findings/reports, including M&E recommendations to support project management;
• Present monitoring and evaluation findings, with recommendations, to the Programme/Project Steering Committees;
• Build capacity on M&E to facilitate institutional learning targeting project staff and implementing partners;
• Facilitate the development of AU-IBAR's dashboard;
• Coordinate the tracking of the AU-IBAR Strategic Plan 2010-2014 implementation;
• Provide guidance for the smooth implementation of AU-IBAR Annual Management Plan;
• Coordinate the evaluation of AU-IBAR's Strategic Plan and all projects; and
• Perform any other duties as required for successful implementation of the project.

Educational qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master's degree) in a Monitoring and Evaluation, programme or project management and/or relevant discipline. A PhD is an added advantage.

Work experience

• At least 10 years work experience, preferably in an international development environment of which at least 5 years on managerial or advisory level.
• At least five years of experience in participatory assessment and monitoring, data processing or analysis and M&E design experience.
• Relevant specialised courses in M&E an important advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of Strategic Planning is key.
• In-depth knowledge of the logical framework methodology (LFM) and the project cycle methodology (PCM) are essential.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing M&E systems is required.
• Good contextual knowledge of local issues, community priorities and social and cultural constraints and realities.

Other relevant skills and Competencies

• Professionalism - Proven expertise in animal production science, policy formulation and advocacy related to animal production and sustainable development; demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge and proven analytical skills on issues related to animal production and sustainable development;
• Planning and organising - Proven ability to plan and organise work within a project; ability to make timely decisions;
• Communication - Effective written, oral and presentation skills, particularly ability to present information in a concise and accurate manner; ability to develop consensus among people with varying points of view.
• Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively across organisational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.
• Judgement/Decision-making - Good judgement and initiative, imagination and resourcefulness, energy and tact, ability to ensure an effective work structure to maximise productivity and achieve institution's goals.

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 30 and 45 years.

Tenure of Appointment

The initial appointment will be for 11 months including a 3 months' probation period. Contract extension will be subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

Gender Mainstreaming

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

Remuneration
The lump-sum salary attached to this position is an annual lump-sum of USD 81,397.62 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and USD 67,533.59 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff.

Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website www.aucareers.org not later than 10th September 2012.

Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)