In-Country Monitoring and Evaluation Officer. Job Reference: IME\/ZA\/07\/2025
\nThe In-Country M&E Officer will be responsible for the coordination and management of the country\u2019s results, progress tracking, and knowledge management activities for all AGRA Programs in Zambia.
\nThe Ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating country Monitoring and Evaluation activities, including Country context data synthesis and reporting; grant awards support through country charters; grantee data synthesis, support & validation; and Grantee AMIS training and support. The In-Country M&E Officer will ensure results-based management, learning, and accountability in collaboration with the broader AGRA M&E structure.
\nKey Duties and Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Coordinate all country M&E activities in close liaison with the central and regional M&E teams to ensure alignment and consistency.
\nSupport country grants award processes with the development of Results Frameworks, KPIs, milestones, and targets through country charters and grants committees to ensure measurable outcomes.
\nSupport the alignment of country grantees\u2019 investments to the country Results framework and AGRA\u2019s overall theory of Change to maximize impact.
\nSchedule and undertake trainings for country staff and grantees on AMIS use, with scheduled continuous user support to build capacity and ensure effective utilization of the system.
\nReview and approve reports in the AMIS system, including timely resolution of grantee data\/report issues\/quality to maintain data integrity.
\nCarry out periodic data verification exercises to ensure the quality of grantee data and identify areas for improvement.
\nCompile, analyze, and disseminate country program performance every quarter, or as prescribed, including detailed context analyses to track progress and inform decision-making.
\nSupport coordination of evaluation and special studies in the country as scheduled in liaison with central and regional M&E teams to generate evidence and insights.
\nAdvise internal and external stakeholders, including country program staff, grantees, partners, and administration, on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) issues, serving as the primary point of contact for related concerns.
\nBuild and manage external relationships while staying informed about key developments in partner institutions to foster collaboration.
\nFacilitate knowledge sharing through reviews and reflection meetings, engaging units, providing necessary training, and ensuring seamless information exchange with both internal teams and grantees.
\nSupport the collation of AGRA data for quarterly and annual reporting of program results to ensure comprehensive and accurate reporting.
\nCollaborate with the communications team to customize and package AGRA grantees\u2019 success stories and documents that detail evidence of successful models to meet stakeholder needs.
\nPlan for the systematic collection of information and evidence from AGRA grantees to create compelling success stories that document the impact of demonstrated models on beneficiaries.<\/p>\n
Key Qualifications and Experience Required:<\/p>\n
Degree in Arts, Social Sciences, or other relevant field with additional training in results-based Monitoring and Evaluation and project management.
\nExperience in aspects of monitoring and evaluation in international development or an agriculture-related field.
\nExperience working with a large multinational development agency in a coordination role is an advantage.
\nAbility to communicate in French will be an added advantage.
\nDemonstrates strong technical expertise in monitoring and evaluation by effectively coordinating all country\u2019s M&E activities in collaboration with central and regional teams, supporting the execution of evaluations and special studies, and planning the collection of information to document successful models and create compelling success stories for AGRA beneficiaries.
\nDemonstrates proficiency in capacity building by scheduling and conducting training sessions for country staff and grantees on the AGRA Management Information System (AMIS), providing ongoing user support to enhance system utilization.
\nDemonstrates the ability to compile, analyze, and disseminate country program performance reports, providing detailed context analyses that inform decision-making and track progress effectively.
\nProficiency in supporting country grants award processes by developing Results Frameworks, KPIs, and milestones that ensure measurable outcomes.
\nDemonstrates strong technology proficiency by efficiently managing reporting systems (AMIS), ensuring data accuracy through effective verification and timely resolution of reporting issues, while supporting the aggregation of data for program results reporting.<\/p>\n
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