Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Lead – Zimbabwe

Position Summary: 

CNFA is currently seeking a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Lead to support its Development Food Security Activity in Zimbabwe. The position will be based in Zimbabwe.  The M&E Lead will have overall management responsibility for M&E staff and activities to generate and analyze quality evidence and data through monitoring, assessments, and evaluations for the implementation of the project. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and leadership to generate and analyze quality evidence and data through monitoring, assessments, and evaluations; 
• Build/strengthen monitoring systems, quantitative and qualitative analysis, survey, and sample design; 
• Effectively promote evidence-based program management; 
• Develop and/or manage systems to collect and analyze information on inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impact; 
• Support training of M&E personnel in quality assurance methods;  
• Report results to USAID in a timely manner; and 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Key Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree or above in a quantitative field (economics, agricultural/development economics, statistics, bio-statistics, nutrition, applied sociology, anthropology, or other relevant subject); 
• At least (7) seven years of relevant experience required; 
• Significant training in quantitative methods a plus;  
• Demonstrated experience in leading the M&E of a large award;  
• Knowledge about Theories of Change, logic models, food and nutrition security indicators, M&E plans, data quality assurance, data utilization, and gender and youth integration into M&E; 
• Experience and expertise in developing and operationalizing a comprehensive M&E plan. 

Zimbabwean nationals are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. CNFA takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Position Summary: 

CNFA is currently seeking a Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Lead to support its Development Food Security Activity in Zimbabwe. The position will be based in Zimbabwe.  The SBC Lead will oversee the design, planning and implementation of the SBC activities. S/he will be responsible for supporting SBC interventions across the activity by playing a lead role in guiding formative research; developing a SBC strategy and implementation plan; supporting the development of tools; and monitoring the progress of activities to ensure a consistent and coherent execution of interventions.    

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership to design, plan, and implement SBC activities across the activity; 
• Lead formative research and the development of a SBC strategy and implementation plan; 
• Lead the development of SBC tools; 
• Oversee the monitoring of activity progress related to SBC to ensure a consistency and coherency across interventions; 
• Monitor the progress of activities to ensure a consistent and coherent execution of interventions;  
• Develop a SBC strategy and implementation plan;  
• Work with external stakeholders including host country government, international donors, multilateral organizations, and the private sector. 

Key Qualification:

• Minimum of six (6) years of progressively increasing technical responsibility leading to a senior level of expertise in SBC is required; 
• Experience designing and implementing SBC interventions required; 
• Experience conducting SBC programming in Southern Africa is strongly preferred; 
• An advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in a social science discipline; 
• Demonstrated understanding of a range of SBC approaches, including approaches that address change in social norms, structures, and individual behaviors that go beyond messaging to catalyze community action; 
• Strong understanding of local cultural practices, social networks, and gender and age dynamics strongly preferred; 
• Knowledge of agricultural, livelihood, and/or food security programming is preferred; 
• Experience with international donor projects required, experience with USAID and Food for Peace preferred; 
• Strong oral and written English skills required, knowledge of local languages preferred. 

Zimbabwean nationals are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. CNFA takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Project background:

CNFA is currently seeking applications from qualified candidates for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist supporting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food for Progress (FFPr) program West Africa region (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria). The FFPr program aims to improve agricultural production and expand trade of agricultural products in developing countries through the donation of U.S. agricultural commodities. The anticipated project will be a five-year project which aims to build the competitiveness of the West African cashew industry resulting in increased direct trade with the region. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design monitoring and evaluation framework and data collection and analysis systems to ensure accurate reporting on all project indicators
• Track and analyze project indicators and capture best practices and lessons learned to incorporate into project activities
• Coordinate and lead baseline evaluation for all indicators
• Lead and support the project evaluations, as needed
• Coordinate with other M&E teams on donor-funded projects to share results, best practices and lessons learned
• Perform other duties as needed

Key Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in international development, statistics, economics, or another related field required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience managing the monitoring and evaluation component of a USDA or other donor-funded project required.
• A Minimum of 2+ years of staff management and supervision experience preferred.
• Familiarity with USG M&E processes required; familiarity with USDA’s M&E policy, results framework, and indicators preferred.
• Fluency in English required, proficiency in French language preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. CNFA takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Project background:

CNFA is currently seeking applications from qualified candidates for Director of Finance & Administration supporting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food for Progress (FFPr) program in West Africa region (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria). The FFPr program aims to improve agricultural production and expand trade of agricultural products in developing countries through the donation of U.S. agricultural commodities. The anticipated project will be a five-year project which aims to build the competitiveness of the West African cashew industry resulting in increased direct trade with the region. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide sound financial and administrative oversight to the project
• Supervise finance and administrative teams, including accounting, procurement, and other admin functions, as assigned
• Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports in coordination with senior project staff
• Ensure that project operations are in compliance with all USDA and CNFA policies and 0procedures
• Create, maintain, and implement financial reporting, tracking systems and controlling procedures
• Oversee processing of approvals for procurements, consultant agreements, and vendor invoices
• Support the development, execution, and management of subcontractor and consultant agreements
• Perform other duties as required

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field required, Master’s degree preferred
• At least eight (8) years of working experience including managing financial and contractual aspects of large international development projects, preferably USDA-funded projects required
• At least five (5) years managing and supervising financial, administration and procurement staff required
• Strong knowledge and familiarity with US Government Cost Accounting Standards, and a good knowledge of Federal rules and regulations.  USDA experience preferred.
• Fluency in English required, and knowledge of a French preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. CNFA takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

BACKGROUND

The USAID-funded Private Sector Activity (PSA) is a five-year project that will utilize a partnership and co-investment approach to support a more resilient economy and improved business enabling environment in Azerbaijan. PSA aims to improve the competitiveness of the private sector with a special focus on agriculture and will reduce administrative barriers that hinder the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises in Azerbaijan. Specifically, the objectives of PSA are to: 1) Develop a more diversified non-oil economy through initiatives that assist SMEs and farmers, 2) Improve the business environment for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses, and 3) Support Azerbaijan’s economic reforms.

OVERVIEW

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)/Business Development Manager will lead agribusiness development activities under Objective 1 and supervise the Business Development Unit. The DCOP/Business Development Manager will report to the Chief of Party (COP).

GENERAL RESPONSIBLITIES

• Lead development and oversee implementation of PSA activities under Objective 1: Business Development;
• Provide leadership in setting strategic direction for PSA in selection of high potential value chains (VC) and development of action plans for these VCs;
• Provide technical guidance to, and capacity building of, program staff and implementing partners, with an emphasis on agricultural production and processing, ensuring that the program’s technical approach, methodologies and activities are technically sound, feasible and contribute to the success of the program;
• Assume responsibility for facilitating the establishment and expansion of U.S. market linkages, and identifying and securing U.S. investments in Azerbaijan;
• Collaborate with agribusinesses, associations, and MSMEs to help them improve management practices and increase sales, including exports;
• Support COP in reporting and in workplan design;
• Serve as acting Chief of Party in the absence of the COP.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible management experience in the successful implementation of international economic development activities, including USAID projects;
• Demonstrated professional success in managing development assistance projects of a comparable size and scope in developing countries;
• Working experience in agricultural production or processing, preferably related to horticulture;
• Working experience in agriculture development projects;
• Working experience in projects utilizing a partnership and co-investment approach is highly desirable;
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID rules and regulations is required, experience with other large donor programs is desirable;
• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field, preferably in agronomy or another field directly  related to agricultural production or processing;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is required; Azerbaijani or Turkish and/or Russian language is preferred;
• Experience in Azerbaijan or in the region is strongly preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. CNFA takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Project Background:

CNFA is currently seeking applications from qualified candidates for a Cashew Technical Expert position to support a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food for Progress (FFPr) program West Africa region (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria). The program aims to improve agricultural production and expand trade of agricultural products in developing countries through the donation of U.S. agricultural commodities. 

Key Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in agriculture, management, international development, or a related field of study or equivalent work experience required. 
• At least five (5) years of experience serving as senior technical professional on a US-donor funded value chain initiative is required;
• Successful experience managing Food for Progress programs is strongly preferred;
• Demonstrated experience working in cashew nut production and marketing (i.e. trade, production, market linkages) or related sector is required.
• Experience of working within the food or agricultural private sector, in Public Private Partnerships, is strongly preferred;
• Experience providing technical oversight and leadership to facilitate expanded trade and competitiveness of agricultural value chains preferred;
• Experience overseeing value chain development or market systems development approach to improve a sectors market access and development;
• Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain positive, collaborative, and productive relationships with government and other local partners is required;
• Demonstrated experience serving as ambassador for home office, establishing and nurturing strong relationships with donor representatives and expanding business required;
• Experience working in West Africa, particularly in Ivory Coast, Benin, Ghana and Nigeria is preferred.
• English fluency required, knowledge of French strongly preferred. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. CNFA takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted

CNFA is currently seeking qualified candidates for Deputy Chief of Party for an upcoming Feed the Future USAID-funded Horticulture Activity in Tanzania. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as principal point of contact in Tanzania for procedural and substantive matters in the absence of the COP;
• Support the development of strategic plans, annual and quarterly work plans, and other deliverables in line with USAID guidelines to achieve objectives;
• Support the development of strong M&E mechanisms, program monitoring tools and efficient systems to ensure high quality implementation;
• Strong contacts and knowledge of key sector stakeholders to represent CNFA and the project, maintain positive relationships with USAID, local authorities, and local organizations;
• Identify and effectively manage all key risks related to the program, including compliance with donor transparency and due diligence requirements.
• Ensure that synergies among Activity elements and grantees are capitalized upon;
• Ensure that the Activity focus remains on achieving results;
• Manage an effective monitoring and reporting system; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualification:

• Master’s degree in agriculture, economics, or business administration from an accredited college or university;
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience of relevant, progressively responsible management experience, and a proven track record of implementing and/or managing agricultural development activities, with a focus on access to finance;
• Tanzania experience is highly desirable; knowledge of Swahili or Bantu is preferred;
• Possess a combination of technical familiarity and management skills that spans the subject areas covered by the Activity; and
• Effectively backstop and reinforce the other long-and short-term specialists.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. CNFA takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

CNFA is currently seeking qualified candidates for Chief of Party for an upcoming USAID-funded Horticulture Activity in Tanzania. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic plans, annual and quarterly work plans, and overall management of the program in line with USAID guidelines and within set timelines to achieve objectives;
• Oversee program administration, operations, implementation, and fiscal management to ensure technical and financial activity aligns with scope and budget allocations, internal policies, and donor regulations;
• Lead team to provide effective coordination and guidance among academic institutions, local Government, smallholder farmers, service providers and other key stakeholders;
• Support the development of strong M&E mechanisms, program monitoring tools and efficient systems to ensure high quality implementation;
• Ensure quality control and provide overall technical and management leadership under the award; adjust programs and operations in response to USAID/Tanzania technical direction;
• Represent CNFA with partners and key stakeholders, at conferences, workshops, meetings, and other industry gatherings,maintain positive relationships with USAID, local authorities, and the country office team;
• Manage and oversee all contract management and implementation tasks based on established USG regulations, procedures and CNFA guidelines;
• Identify issues and risks related to activity implementation in a timely manner; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualification:

• Master’s degree or higher in a field related to agriculture, economics, or business administration from an accredited college or university;
• Minimum of ten (10) years of significant international experience and expertise in agricultural development, successfully achieving meaningful and sustainable results;
• At least seven (7) years of experience in working with counterparts at various levels of government, as well as with non-government organizations (including private sector associations/organizations) in managing international development assistance activities;
• Regional East Africa experience; Tanzania experience preferred;
• In-depth knowledge of USAID policies, and regulations;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead large teams and work effectively and collaboratively in team environments;
• Strong technical expertise, management skills, and a strong command of English technical writing and communication skills. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. CNFA takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Background

CNFA is currently seeking applications from qualified candidates for an upcoming USAID-funded Horticulture Activity in Tanzania.

CNFA is currently seeking applications for the following types of professionals with a minimum 7 (seven) years of experience in their respective technical area. Please indicate the area(s) of expertise for which you would like to apply in your application:

·         Horticulture Specialist

·         Agriculture Value Chain Development Specialist

·         Input Supply Specialist

·         Access to Finance Specialist

·         Agriculture Production Specialist

·         Capacity Building Specialist

·         Organizational Development Specialist

·         Product Development Specialist

·         Communications Specialist

·         Gender Specialist

·         Youth Specialist

·         Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

·         Grants Specialist

·         Finance and Operations Specialist

Key Qualifications:

• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in agricultural development, value chains, enterprise, access to finance and/or agribusiness;
• Bachelor’s degree in related field is required, Master’s degree is preferred;
• Experience working on USAID-funded projects is preferred;
• Experience working in Tanzania is highly preferred;
• Fluency in English is required; Fluency in Bantu and Swahili is preferred.

Women and Zambian nationals are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

CNFA takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.