The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and is at work in over 40 countries. The IRC has been working in Zimbabwe since 2008 implementing programs in Economic Recovery and Development, Health, WASH, GBV and Capacity Building. The IRC’s Economic Recovery and Development work in Zimbabwe has assisted thousands of smallholder farmers with training, market linkages and access to inputs and finance.
In anticipation of a multi-year livelihoods and food security program, the IRC is seeking an experienced professional to lead the program’s monitoring & evaluation portfolio. The program is expected to address rural livelihoods, agriculture and natural resource management. This will include support to rural farming and smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe to better land use regimes, improve yields, sustainably increase incomes, reduce malnutrition, develop inclusive business models and strengthen private sector partnerships.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably with expertise in livelihoods programming. The M&E Coordinator will lead the design of the program’s M&E strategy and tools, ensuring that the impact of the project is effectively tracked, documented and shared. The candidate will be required to manage teams and budgets under the leadership of the Team Leader and senior management in the country program.
Major Responsibilities:
- Develop M&E systems, tools, and strategies that allow for documentation of the program to support agriculture, rural development, livelihoods and food security in several districts in Zimbabwe;
- Ensure collection of information on the program’s progress, lead the analysis of the data and ensure the results feed meaningfully into program implementation plans;
- Lead in the implementation of mid- term and end of project evaluations
- Design specific analytical tools to track impact on beneficiaries, value for money and spillover effects;
- Liaise with research and academic institutions as necessary to create knowledge base from program’s activities;
- Lead the design and implementation of market and value-chain assessments, to identify opportunities
Location and Expected Duration:
Zimbabwe (field and HQ), 5 years
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in similar contexts;
- Preferably Masters degree or equivalent in development, economics or related discipline;
- Demonstrated experience in designing and managing M&E systems and beneficiary databases. Experience in managing M&E systems in multi-year and multi-sector programs a distinct advantage;
- Recommended prior experience in research, including design/management of impact evaluations;
- Excellent analytical and writing skills. Experience analyzing Value for Money is an advantage;
- Excellent knowledge of English. Working knowledge of Shona/Ndebele is an advantage.
Zimbabwean nationals and qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
This position is contingent on the IRC being awarded funding.