SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.
Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all.

For more information on our operations in Zambia visit our website: www.snv.org/zambia.

Overview of position:

SNV, in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), is implementing the Strengthening Resilience of Smallholder Households in Drought Prone Areas of Zambia (SRSHDPA) Project. The Project uses a market-based and climate-smart strategy to support smallholder farmers sustainably. Focusing on the targeted rural districts in Southern and Western provinces, the SNV-led SRSHDPA project objectives are to boost nutrient-dense food production via agricultural productivity and to increase the incomes of low-income households, especially those headed by women and young people. The project goal is to increase food security and economic resilience of smallholder households. The overall objective will be to enhance smallholders’ skills, access, participation, linkages, and support in agri-food markets to help households increase and diversify incomes, become more climate resilient, and increase food security and household nutrition.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer plays a crucial role within the project team, ensuring that project activities align with established objectives and deliver measurable outcomes. The officer will be responsible for designing and implementing monitoring frameworks that track progress, analyse data, and assess the impact of project initiatives. By engaging with relevant stakeholders, the officer will foster an enabling environment conducive to knowledge sharing and collaboration, ensuring that all parties are informed and actively participating in achieving project goals. Additionally, the officer will conduct regular field visits and assessments to identify areas for improvement and ensure accountability in project operations. Through these efforts, the officer will contribute significantly to enhancing project effectiveness and sustainability while supporting strategic decision-making processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Craft comprehensive plans that outline how monitoring and evaluation will be conducted, including setting objectives, selecting indicators, and determining methodologies for data collection and analysis.
• Collect, store, and manage data efficiently to ensure its accuracy, reliability, and accessibility for analysis.
• Monitor all project activities, and progress towards achieving the project output to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to extract actionable insights that inform stakeholders about the program's progress, outcomes, and impact.
• Compile findings into reports that communicate results to stakeholders, including funders and the project team.
• Offer evidence-based recommendations to the project team and stakeholders to refine strategies, enhance performance, and guide future decision-making.
• Strengthen the M&E skills of team members through training sessions and support to ensure sustainability in M&E practices.
• Participate in or lead evaluations of programs to assess their effectiveness and impact on target populations.
• Design monitoring tools and systems that facilitate ongoing assessment of project activities against established indicators.
• Organize learning events or workshops to document lessons learned from projects for continuous improvement in M&E practices.

• A bachelor’s degree in fields such as social sciences, statistics, international development, or related disciplines is required with essential knowledge of research methodologies and data analysis.
• 5 Years of practical experience working around Monitoring and Evaluation of projects within the Agrifood sector with the ability to demonstrate an understanding of real-world challenges and operational contexts.
• Prior positions focused on monitoring and evaluation and the ability to design evaluations, collect data, analyze results, and report findings effectively is a must.
• Experience working collaboratively with farmers in collecting data through focused groups.

• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills enable officers to interpret complex data sets accurately and derive meaningful insights from them.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities are necessary for reporting findings clearly to diverse audiences including stakeholders who may not have technical backgrounds.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach ensures accuracy in data collection and reporting processes which is crucial for credible evaluations.
• Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to identify issues quickly and propose actionable solutions enhances the effectiveness of monitoring efforts.
• Interpersonal Skills: Building relationships with stakeholders fosters collaboration which is essential for successful implementation of M&E activities.

Competencies

Conceptual thinking, Planning and organizing, Service minded and Client Orientation, Problem analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

Closing date: 8th November 2024

Vetting

SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for national determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, sexual harassment as well as Fraud), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme. 

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