TechnoServe Regional Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager, Coffee Initiative Job Vacancy

General Information

TechnoServe is an international, non-profit economic development organization founded in 1968 out of a conviction that a vibrant private sector is an essential foundation for economic growth and poverty reduction (www.tns.org).

Program Description

TechnoServe has just launched a four year Phase 2 East Africa Coffee Initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

This initiative will focus on helping approximately 90,000 smallholder farmers improve their incomes by improving the quality of the coffee they produce, increasing their coffee production and linking them to premium markets.

Primary Purpose And Function

Coordinate M&E activities across the region for the Coffee Initiative
Ensure accurate and timely data is available to support project management
Lead efforts to measure progress towards attaining program goals

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate M&E activities across the region for the Coffee Initiative
Lead efforts to measure progress towards attaining program goals
Ensure accurate and timely data is available to support project management

Knowledge and expertise

Advanced Degree in relevant discipline;
5+ years of experience with M&E methods and approaches, designing, planning and implementing M&E systems, information analysis and reporting the logical approach framework/other strategic planning approaches;
Ability to train and organize staff; Solid understanding of rural development;
Preferred private sector experience in agriculture, agro-processing or manufacturing;
Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
Proficiency in English (written/spoken);
Willingness to be located in Addis Ababa, travel domestically and internationally 30% of the time;

To Apply:

Please submit a resume, cover letter, salary history, three references and the source by which you came to learn about this opportunity to: soguin@tns.org.

Place position title in the subject line.

Please include all documents together. No phone calls.

Deadline for applications 24th January 2012.

TechnoServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women are encouraged to apply.