ANSAF M&E and Communication Coordinator

About ANSAF

ANSAF (Agriculture Non-State Actors Forum) is a member–led forum involving organisations and individuals from the commercial sector, non-governmental organisations (NGO) sector (both Tanzanian and international) and from farmers’ groups in Tanzania. It is a forum for non-state actors to discuss and work towards solutions to improve the agriculture sector in the interests of men and women currently living in poverty.  It was formed in 2006 by members from the private and civil society organizations, farmers’umbrella groups working in the agricultural sector in Tanzania. During its initial stage it was known as Private Sector and Civil Society Agricultural Working Group (PSCS-AWG).  The main objectives of ANSAF are

·               To share and promote learning among agricultural sector actors

·               To promote proven and innovative practices within the sector for wider uptake and consideration by farmers, policy makers and other stakeholders

·                To develop a shared and common understanding of the challenges, threats and opportunities that the sector faces

·               To develop common positions and joint actions toward influencing policies and practices that hinder the development of the sector

Vision

A Tanzanian Society free of poverty where sound agricultural policies and best practices contribute to the transformation of the country’s economy.

Mission

ANSAF seeks to work with members and non-members to orchestrate collaborative efforts to influence policy and practice change on crucial issues affecting marginal, smallholder farmers (men and women) and other stakeholders through learning, communicating and advocacy

Job Title:	M&E and Communication Coordinator
Reports to:	Executive Secretary
Supervises:	Communication & Advocacy Officer
Links with: Job Location:	Policy and Budget Coordinator Dar-es-Salaam – with frequent travel upcountry
Job Purpose:	To lead on the design, develop, implementation and manage ANSAF M&E framework and Advocacy activities

PURPOSE:

During the implementation of previous strategic plan, and the new focus of ANSAF’s Strategic Plan  for year 2013 – 2017, it is essential that ANSAF’s activities have simple, robust and practical monitoring and evaluation systems.  Furthermore, as a way of communicating to the outside world, (smallholder farmers, , members, government, parliamentarians, development partners, academia and media), a senior person capable of articulating and delivering messages is needed. , ANSAF has therefore, created this post to facilitate the design and implementation M&E framework and communication to outside world that will enable the ongoing improvement of our programmes and support functions and informing and developing better practice

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Plan

·                  Lead the design and facilitate the implementation of the M&E framework for ANSAF Strategic Plan and ensure that the framework meets internal M& E and donor requirements

Programme Activities

Programme Monitoring and Evaluation

·                Support situation assessment/contextual analysis for new programme development.

·                Proactively support the development of M&E components of programme design documents and proposals, e.g. log frames and indicators.

·                Support development of programme specific M&E plans, consisting of range of methodologies including key implementation details for monitoring of programme log frames.

·                Provide mentoring, coaching and ‘training by doing’, to strengthen and enhance the knowledge and skills acquired in training in the practical implementation of M&E systems, by both ANSAF  staff and partners.

·                Identify external resources to support the development of M&E skills and capacity within ANSAF staff and partners.

·               Establish evaluation terms of reference for all programmes and projects, in collaboration with –Executive Secretary and Programme Managers.

Networking

·                Develop an understanding and network with M&E organisations and/or M&E sections of other organisations working in Tanzania with a view to developing and informing better practice in M&E within ANSAF.

·                Facilitate ANSAF staff to analyse M&E information and identify implications for members, smallholder farmers, government and other stakeholders.

·                Facilitate a culture of reflection and learning within the organisation.

·                Undertake periodic reviews of the M&E systems.

·                  Facilitate process of development and dissemination of lessons learnt by Secretariat staff across all areas of the Strategic Plan

Communication

·                  Review ANSAF documentations and communication materials for dissemination to ensure consistency and relevancy to target audiences

·                  Ensure the production of adequate publications applicable to donor organizations as well as rural producers and their representations

·                  Work closely with ANSAF members to understand and incorporate appropriate advocacy components in their initiatives and projects to ensure micro-meso and macro linkages

·                  In collaboration with the communication and advocacy officer, design/produce advocacy materials for public awareness campaigns with specific messages, flyers or radio/TV programs

·                  Raise the public image of the organisation through engaging with stakeholders in media and other forums

           

Qualifications and Experience

·         Minimum of first degree.

·         At least 3 years of working experience specifically focused on M&E in a development context.

·         At least 3 years experience of mentoring and coaching (capacity building) other staff in M&E.

·         Knowledge of the key principles of M&E as well as knowledge and experience of M&E tools at community and programme management level.

·         Knowledge and experience in evaluation frameworks and the basic topics to be covered in evaluations.

·         Knowledge and experience of managing networks,

·         Knowledge and experience of participatory approaches to rural development.

·         Excellent interpersonal communication skills, initiative and flexibility, in addition to the ability to operate as part of a team as well as work independently.

·         Good analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

·         Excellent spoken and written Kiswahili and English.

How to Apply

Interested individuals should submit their applications with the following

1.       Application letter explaining why you think you qualify for this post

2.       Current CV, indicating relevant experience based on previous tasks; and skills that you are bringing into the organization

All applications should be submitted to the following address

Executive Secretary

Agricultural Non State Actors’ Forum (ANSAF)

Plot 566 Senga Street, Mikocheni A

P.O Box 33562

Dar es Salaam

Fax +255 22 2773217

Email: ansaf.tanzania@gmail.com

Note: Deadline for submission is 27^th January 2013

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted