Current Job Positions at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

IITA is one of the worlds leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Its award-winning research-for-development (R4D) approach addresses the development needs of tropical countries. IITA works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. IITA is a non-profit organization founded in 1967 in Nigeria and governed by a Board of Trustees. IITA works on the following crops: cowpea, soybean, banana/plantain, yam, cassava, and maize.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian for the position below at the Institute’s headquarters in Ibadan.

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2017-027
Locations: Ibadan 
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract) 

Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Work with program/project teams to develop M&E frameworks (data matrices, data collection tools and M&E plans for reviews)
• Review key program/project information such as sources of data, collection methods, responsible persons, frequency, and cost of data collection.
• Work with program/project teams to gather data from primary sources as stipulated in M&E plans, store and ensure entry of quality data
• Submit to the M&E Manager initial statistical analysis of data and reports.
• Support the review of the institutional M&E plan including indicators, sources of data, collection methods, roles and responsibilities;
• Provide inputs into the development of alternative strategies for implementation of M&E activities when needed
• Provide capacity building support to IITA staff and partners by explaining the approach, methodology, and tools for data collection; describe the roles and responsibilities of partners involved; and outline the supporting procedures for data collection, quality control, analysis and reporting;
• Conduct regular assessment of IITA staff and partners’ capacity to implement Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning activities as basis for designing, organizing and undertaking appropriate capacity building activities on ME&L;
• Conduct baseline, mid -term and end of project evaluation;
• Provide inputs into consolidated progress reports for project management, in accordance with approved reporting formats and timing;
• Support staff and implementing partners in preparing progress reports, assess and provide feedback on reports in terms of data gaps, challenges, and actions needed;

Qualifications

• M.Sc or equivalent in Agricultural Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Development Studies with Four (4) year’s work experience preferably with an international organization.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must have:

• Excellent monitoring and evaluation skills in designing and conducting survey exercises, data collection (key stakeholder interviews, focus groups, surveys, and secondary data analysis) and data management.
• Experience in the use of electronic data collection systems such as ODK.
• Experience in performing basic statistical analysis and interpreting results correctly.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English,
• Good personal organization, and interpersonal skills.

Remuneration

• We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Deadline: 25th June, 2017.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format, the application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.

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Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Ref:IITA-HR-NRS2017-027
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (3 year renewable contract)

Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Review objective hierarchy and logical framework matrices (activities, processes, inputs, outputs, outcomes and impacts) of projects implemented by IITA;
• Determine information needs of project managers, partners, and collaborating institutions;
• Identify and design performance questions, key indicators and targets for each project;
• Agree with stakeholders on how to record, report, and analyse progress against targets; and design formats for reporting on progress;
• Undertake and facilitate the institutional M&E plan implementation, regularly revising and updating performance questions, indicators, methods, formats and analytical processes.
• Conduct monitoring site visits
• Conduct evaluation (baseline, mid-term, end of project), and internal and external impact assessment studies
• Develop alternative strategies for implementation of M&E activities as may be needed
• Effectively maintain the Institute’s M&E database(s) and ensure the data are up-to-date and can provide the strategic reports needed at the Institute.
• Work with the Head of M&E Unit to provide support to hub-level M&E personnel.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• M.Sc or equivalent in Agricultural Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Development Studies with Seven (7) year’s work experience preferably with an international organization.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must have:

• Experience in conducting M&E training sessions, including facilitation skills.
• Experience in design/implementation of surveys and special studies
• Strong planning, system development and organizational skills, including results orientation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• The ability to design and manipulate database(s)
• Proficiency in statistical software such as STATA and SPSS is desirable
• Entrepreneurial skills

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.


Deadline: 25th June, 2017.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should complete the online application below attaching their cover letters with detailed curriculum vitae saved in a single file in Microsoft Word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package. 
Click here to apply online
Click here for more information (PDF)