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Job Description

Category A

Background:

The Food Security through Agri-based and Resilience Market Solutions II (FARMS 2) Project is funded by the Australian government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), through ADRA Australia and implemented by ADRA Zambia, as the local partner for 5 years (2024-2029). The project overall objective aims at empowering 4000 smallholder producers (mostly youths & women) in Nyimba, Petauke, Lusangazi, Mambwe, Sinda and Chipangali, Eastern Province, Zambia, with sustainable economic growth through efficient production, value addition and marketing and community-led built climate resilience.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Assistant (01)

Position Overview

The MEAL assistant will manage the development and implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Systems for the FARMS 2. A strong emphasis is on data collection, integrity, and analysis. He/She will provide technical input during baseline survey study and project reviews, provide leadership for strengthened action research, ensuring standards in monitoring and evaluation processes.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and operationalize the project M&E Plan of FARMS 2
• Collaborate with the project team and MEAL Unit to plan, design and implement assessments, baseline, and evaluations studies.
• Facilitate coaching and training to districts field staff and partners in using digital tools for data collection and management to deliver the assigned responsibilities efficiently.
• Setup and maintain an information portal to monitor/tracking indicators and project performance, etc.
• Coordinate action Research to monitor adoptions and learnings to support evidence documentation.

Required Qualification and Experience:

• Diploma in Development studies/Related qualification with at least a certificate in M&E, Statistics or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct relevant experience in MEAL and working in NGOs
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating and working with multiple partners and grants on PME/MEAL.
• Experience in supporting and monitoring field-based programs in the region.
• Experience in managing databases and coordinating evaluations, surveys, and impact monitoring

Desired Proficiencies

• Innovative, analytical, and solutions oriented.
• A good understanding of and sensitivity to issues associated with sustainable livelihoods, agriculture, and the environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, including strong attention to detail.
• Proven experience in building the capacity of partner institutions to document and disseminate information, manage knowledge, measure progress, etc.
• Proficient knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools.
• Strong knowledge and skills in data management and analysis using statistical software’s (e.g., STATA, SPSS, SAS, EViews, etc.).
• Registered with relevant professional institutions.

Station: PIU, Petauke, Eastern Province with scheduled travels to project sites
Contract: Annual (Renewable on performance)

Other Valued Criteria for All positions:

1. Be a person of high moral character all time and is willing to conform to the mission, values, and beliefs of ADRA
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing skills, presentation, and public speaking
3. Be willing to comply to ADRA Policies on Child Protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Gender and Disability Inclusion, Anti-fraud, Community Response Mechanism and Environment Protection among others

How to apply

If you meet the above requirements, then submit your application to [email protected] copy to [email protected] not later than 17:00hrs Friday, 19th July 2024. No late submissions or paper submission will be considered.

NOTE:

1. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Interviews will be conducted from 23-26th July 2024.
2. ADRA ZAMBIA is an equal opportunity organization, all those who are qualified, especially females are encouraged to apply.
3. ADRA Zambia does not charge any kind of fee at whatever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.