The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture\u2019s refreshed strategy serves as\u00a0a guide and goal for the effective and efficient implementation of its agricultural\u00a0research for development (R4D) and contribution to development impact in the\u00a0tropics. It provides the foundation for developing a cohesive and better-focused\u00a0high-quality research program to achieve IITA\u2019s vision and mission, ensuring strong\u00a0programmatic alignment within the CGIAR global research program portfolio. It
\nenhances accountability through better monitoring and evaluation of expected\u00a0targets and to maintain and improve our comparative advantage in relevant,\u00a0cutting-edge agricultural research.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0Monitoring & Evaluation and Project Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To oversee and collect data on all project activities in Ghana and Malawi and to contribute to report writing Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 MA or MSc Degree in natural or social sciences, e.g agricultural economics, agriculture, applied economics, applied statistics or related fields<\/p>\n Skills and Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 At least 5 years of M&E experience working with large international grants, in designing, implementing and maintaining M&E systems in the agricultural sector. Duration:<\/strong> Two-year, renewable contract based on performance and availability of funding<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Tamale, with frequent travel to project sites<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n Applications including curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to:<\/p>\n Dr. Asamoah Larbi<\/strong> Or applications can be submitted by email to:<\/p>\n iitaghana@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong> 31 August, 2016<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture\u2019s refreshed strategy serves as\u00a0a guide and goal for the effective and efficient implementation of its agricultural\u00a0research for development (R4D) and contribution to development impact…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[159],"tags":[2027],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-4dm","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16204"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16204"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16204\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16204"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16204"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16204"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To monitor all outputs, deliveries and schedules in Ghana and Malawi
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To support the preparation, implementation and evaluation of baseline studies and mid-term evaluations in Ghana and Malawi
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To coordinate all activities of the national project in Ghana (e.g. research preparation, communication with partners and the national learning alliance of SAIRLA, preparation and facilitation of meetings)<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrated success in working in multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships in a collaborative research work
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to travel in country to coordinate activities nd connect with partners.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent interpersonal skills with advanced written and verbal communication skills in English and other local Ghanaian languages
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent team playing skills with the ability to also work with minimum supervision
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Familiarity with agricultural interventions will be an advantage<\/p>\n
\nChief Scientist, Africa RISING West Africa Project & IITA-Ghana Representative<\/strong>
\nIITA Ghana,<\/strong>
\nP.O.Box TL6,<\/strong>
\nTamale<\/strong><\/p>\n