One Acre Fund Burundi Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Jobs in Kenya

One Acre Fund Burundi Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Jobs in Kenya

Description of the Organization

One Acre Fund (Tubura) is an NGO which serves more than 500,000 smallholder farmers in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi and Zambia.

We offer each of our clients a package of services which include credit, access to agricultural inputs, and training which allows them to increase their harvest and their income.

Established in Burundi since 2012, we are a rapidly growing organization. In 2017, we served more than 90,000 families in five provinces: Muramvya, Mwaro, Gitega, Kayanza, and Ngozi.

We currently employee more than 700 Burundians. For more information please visit our website: www.oneacrefund.org

Job Description

The Monitoring and Evaluation Department bases on farmers’ needs to improve the services TUBURA provides to its clients, and communicate the impact of TUBURA and farmers' priorities to the field team as well as our partners and donors.

This is achieved through the collection of reliable, detailed and concrete data, as well as accurate analysis and reporting.

We are looking for a "Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist" with extensive experience in data collection, field survey team management, and analysis.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will manage the team of enumerators, producing reports and making recommendations on our impact.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Impact assessment and data management: Supervision of major surveys to measure field impact, including training, implementation, overseeing field teams and data entry and analysis.
  • Creation and management of web-based surveys: Survey design, resolution of any issue with regard to the survey design program, and data preparation for analysis (data cleansing).
  • Department Performance Management: Assess team members each season, hold one-on-one meetings with managers / directors, and present the team performance data on a monthly basis.
  • Development of new surveys: Design, execution, and analysis of new research questions to understand the impact of our program.

    Career Growth and Development

    We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people.

    You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance.

    We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals.

    You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and

    build a rewarding long-term career.

    Requirements
  • We are seeking a professional with at least 1 year of experience (two years considered a plus), and a demonstrated passion for supporting farmers.
  • Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
  • At least one year experience in data collection in rural area.
  • Experience in designing programs focused on farmers' needs and data collected in the field is required.
  • Proven leadership in starting a new program for farmers is also preferred.
  • Practical experience in survey design for field data collection.
  • Understanding of best practices in experimental design concepts, such as selection of the control group and randomization.
  • Ability to design spreadsheets and to calculate and interpret summary statistics (means, standard deviation) in Excel is highly preferred.
  • Experience with STATA or R is a plus.
    University degree in Agronomy or related field is required.
  • A Master's degree in science is preferred.
  • Humility: We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of leaders.
  • Language: French and Kirundi required. English preferred.
  • Must be Burundian.

    Qualification
  • Ability to set goals and reach them
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
  • Ability to solve problems independently
  • Ability to manage work and develop others
  • Autonomous, honest and humble
  • Structured and very attentive to details
  • Passion to serve Burundian farmers
  • One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process.
  • Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address.
  • Please report any suspicious communication here.

    How to Apply
  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 27th April 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; One Acre Fund Burundi Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Jobs in Kenya

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