Company Profile

The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is a public international organization (PIO) governed by an international board of directors with representation from developed and developing nations. The non-profit center focuses on increasing and sustaining food and agricultural productivity in developing countries through the development and transfer of effective and environmentally sound crop nutrient technology and agribusiness expertise.

Job Description

Position Summary
Assists the M & E Officer in implementing the WAFP monitoring and tracking performance system, establishment of baseline data, performance evaluations, Data Quality Assessments and the implementation of the Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP, the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) and gender integration in program activities. Assists the M & E Officer in developing and maintaining M & E-related documentation, and in report writing. Works with the Country coordinators, intervention area leaders and sub-awardees to ensure proper implementation of the M & E implementation plan

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in collating baseline data
• Manages and updates WAFP comprehensive M & E database on a regular basis
• Prepares documentation for Data Quality Assessment
• Works with the MIS/ICT Specialists to integrate an e-tracking system for WAFP indicators
• Assists M & E officer in developing and maintaining M & E-related documentation
• Assists in writing quarterly and annual program reports
• Participates in work planning meetings
• Monitors M & E activities in all the ECOWAS countries
• Provides miscellaneous technical services to assist intervention area leaders as required at technical and team meetings and provide secretarial coverage as necessary
• Assists in gender and environmental issues

Required Skills or Experience

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in general agriculture and Master’s degree in statistics, computer science, business studies, finance, agricultural economics, soil science, agronomy, environmental science or development studies.
• Prior Work Experience: At least 3-5 years working experience on a donor funded program in the areas of M & E. Demonstrable ability to process data. Experience in planning, monitoring and evaluation of project activities on set targets and indicators
• Language Proficiency: Fluency speaking and writing English and French.
• Skills and abilities: Ability to interact effectively with a broad range of stakeholders. Additional experience in the extensive use of Microsoft Office suite, conducting and organizing trainings on M & E monitoring systems, good presentation skills, good report writing and training manual development skills.