IFAD-Project Implementation Unit
Program Management Unit (PMU)
Ministry of Agriculture Annex
University of Liberia Campus, Fendell
Post Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer(1)
Reports to: Project Coordinator, IFAD-PIU Projects
Programme Management Unit (PMU),
Ministry of Agriculture
Primary Location: Lofa County
Start Date: December 1, 2019
Contract Period: One (1) year renewable
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Key results expected / major functional activities include:
Specifically, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will:
• Establish and maintain the projects management information and monitoring and evaluation system.
• Establish a Geographical Information System (GIS) as a basis for the management information and monitoring and
evaluation system.
• Define the requirements for information gathering, sources of verification and the means of collecting them.
• Define the needs/activities and prepare the annual budget of the M&E unit for purposes of the AWPB.
• Contribute to the preparation of the overall AWPB for each project based on proposals submitted by IFAD projects’
technical staff.
• Ensure consistency of planning and planning documents (logical framework, AWPB).
• Undertake systematic analysis of data collected through the M&E system so as to establish the impact of the projects,
in particular on the target groups.
• Generate lessons, highlight key issues and bring them to the attention of PMU management
• Define the need for specific studies including base line surveys, mid-term review, end line surveys and oversee design
and execution.
•Conduct strategic planning and define/review direction and content of project activities to ensure compatibility with
project approach and guidelines.
• Present findings and issue M&E reports regularly and according to need to the PMU management;
• Finalize and consolidate the progress reports based on the input provided by the project technical staff.
• Provide to IFAD annual reporting on RIMS (cf. PIM, M&E aspects).
• Undertake other activities as requested by the Project Coordinator of TCEP, Director of the PMU and the Minister of
Agriculture.
Competencies
• Strategic thinking and organizational development: Personal influence.
• Demonstrated Leadership: Lead by example and initiate and supports change.
• Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating: Challenges, innovates and contributes to a learning culture.
• Focusing on clients: Contribute to a client-focused culture.
• Problem solving and decision making: Solves complex problems and makes decisions that have wider corporate
impact.
• Managing time, resources and information: Coordinates wider use of time, information and/or resources.
• Team Work: Fosters a cohesive team environment; able to foster and build team spirit, focus and engagement at
all levels.
• Communicating and negotiating: Acquires and uses a wide range of communication styles and skills.
• Building relationships and partnerships: Builds and maintains strategic partnerships internally and externally.
Technical/Functional competencies
• Effective Negotiator and Communicator with proven ability to build and nurture contacts among mainstream
media. Ability to work effectively with others to meet mutual goals; build networks, listen and communicate
effectively to engage others.
• Innovative Performer able to generate innovative solutions, assess risk, make decisions and accept consequences.
• Leader able to combine strong management, organizational and leadership skills with insight, seeking continual
improvement and collaborative engagement within the team; able to achieve results through motivating people and
influencing partners.
• Planner/organizer able to meet tight deadlines in a high-pressure and high-energy environment; flexible and able
to multi-task.
• Strong analytical skills.
Qualification and experience:
• University degree or diploma in statistics or relevant field is preferred.
• Knowledge in participatory approaches, and gender mainstreaming.
• Proven record in the field of project implementation integrating strengthening of public and farmers-based institutions
and Gender mainstreaming activities/strategy.
• Good writing skills and computer literacy will be an advantage.

All Interested and qualified applicants should address their applications including letter of interest along with Curriculum
Vitae and copies of relevant Diplomas/Certificate to the below address via email: Kindly indicate in the email subject,
the Title of the position you are applying for.
Recruitment Team
IFAD Projects PIU
Programme Management Unit Ministry of Agriculture Email: ifadrecruit@moa.gov.lr or apply through the system below
Deadline for submission of Applications: October 31, 2019 at 5PM GMT
QUALIFIED WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY