Terms
of reference for consultancy: Monitoring and Evaluation
Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant
Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant
Type
of Contract: Short
term consultancy
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Application
Deadline:
June 8th , 2012
Post
Level:
P3 Step 5
Duration
of Consultancy: 90
Working Days
Background
The Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is the specialized technical office of the Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture (DREA) of the African Union Commission (AUC). AU-IBAR is currently implementing the Strategic Plan 2010-2014, under which a result-based management approach has been adopted and a monitoring and evaluation framework for AU-IBAR was also developed.
It is against this background that AU-IBAR wishes to engage a reputable and qualified Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) consultant, with an expanded role of project design and quality management.
Duties and Responsibilities
Objectives and scope of consultancy is to support the M&E team in developing and finalising key monitoring and evaluation tools.
Background
The Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is the specialized technical office of the Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture (DREA) of the African Union Commission (AUC). AU-IBAR is currently implementing the Strategic Plan 2010-2014, under which a result-based management approach has been adopted and a monitoring and evaluation framework for AU-IBAR was also developed.
It is against this background that AU-IBAR wishes to engage a reputable and qualified Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) consultant, with an expanded role of project design and quality management.
Duties and Responsibilities
Objectives and scope of consultancy is to support the M&E team in developing and finalising key monitoring and evaluation tools.
The
specific tasks will include:
i) Developing M&E plans for AU-IBAR projects in accordance to the M&E framework;
ii) Review status of AU-IBAR's 2010-2014 Strategic Plan implementations;
iii) Support in the finalization of AU-IBAR's M&E framework;
iv) Develop protocols for a Base-Line Study.
Methodology
The consultant shall familiarise him/herself with the following documents:
i) AU-IBAR Strategic Plan 2010 – 2014;
ii) Project documents;
iii) Draft M&E framework;
iv) Other relevant documentation as provided by the M&E team.
All applications for this consultancy should provide a detailed methodology and work plan.
Required Qualification, Skills & Experience of the consultant
An advanced University degree in a relevant discipline, with extensive career development in Programmes Management, Monitoring and Evaluation.
The consultant should demonstrate expertise in Strategic Planning and Programme development, with strong Analytical, Communication and Presentation skills.
i) Developing M&E plans for AU-IBAR projects in accordance to the M&E framework;
ii) Review status of AU-IBAR's 2010-2014 Strategic Plan implementations;
iii) Support in the finalization of AU-IBAR's M&E framework;
iv) Develop protocols for a Base-Line Study.
Methodology
The consultant shall familiarise him/herself with the following documents:
i) AU-IBAR Strategic Plan 2010 – 2014;
ii) Project documents;
iii) Draft M&E framework;
iv) Other relevant documentation as provided by the M&E team.
All applications for this consultancy should provide a detailed methodology and work plan.
Required Qualification, Skills & Experience of the consultant
An advanced University degree in a relevant discipline, with extensive career development in Programmes Management, Monitoring and Evaluation.
The consultant should demonstrate expertise in Strategic Planning and Programme development, with strong Analytical, Communication and Presentation skills.
Expertise
in Agricultural Sciences and Livestock Development is desirable.
Skills/Experience:
Skills/Experience:
- Monitoring and Evaluation including Results-Based Management principles.
- In-depth experience in designing and M&E system.
- International experience in Strategic Planning and Programme Management in developing countries.
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Strong IT skills.
- Knowledge of AU-IBAR programme management procedures is highly desirable.
Language
Requirements:
Fluency in English. Knowledge of French / Portuguese / Arabic is an added
advantage.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit application to :
The Director AU-IBAR
Kenindia Business Park Building, Museum Hill, Westlands Road
P.O Box 30786-00100, Nairobi Kenya
Please note that only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted.
For more detailed information about AU-IBAR please visit our website at www.au-ibar.org
Document download:
Terms of reference for consultancy : Monitoring and Evaluation
Interested and qualified candidates should submit application to :
The Director AU-IBAR
Kenindia Business Park Building, Museum Hill, Westlands Road
P.O Box 30786-00100, Nairobi Kenya
Please note that only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted.
For more detailed information about AU-IBAR please visit our website at www.au-ibar.org
Document download:
Terms of reference for consultancy : Monitoring and Evaluation