Jobs at SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Job Description

The ME&L Officer will be responsible for ensuring quality implementation of both project’s ME&L framework, development of data collection tools, data management and analysis, generation of evidence for learning questions and documentation of success stories.

Additionally, the ME&L officer will be responsible for:

Data management

Keep oversight of the SNVs digital data management system (LogAlto) and IATI M&E data management, ensuring the following happens:

• Overall responsible for data quality management
• Liaise with the partner technical staff to develop appropriate data collection tools for baseline, measuring results and tracking of indicators.
• Train partner staff and research assistants on data collection tools and methodologies
• Conduct data verification and validation exercises
• Continuously collect and profile data related to beneficiary profiles, while maintaining a complete database
• Conduct routine physical monitoring visits to assess the quality of activity implementation, milestones and indicator results reported.
• Contribute to the overall project learning agenda through collection of evidence and knowledge products
• Organise the knowledge agenda, and coordinate with the different parties involved.
• Work with communications officer in the production of knowledge materials
• Facilitate periodic project reviews and learning forums and ensure proper documentations of findings and learnings.
• Ensure accountability to beneficiaries through establishment and implementation of two-way feedback mechanisms

Reporting

• Take a lead in developing workplans, data aggregation and reporting as required by the donor.
• Take lead in analysis and interpreting data to inform project implementation.
• The ME&L Officer will liaise on a regular basis with project management and partners on project progress, approach, and processes.
• S/he will participate in project management team meetings, staff meetings and other relevant project activities and events.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as international development, economics, statistics, social sciences, public administration, or a related field. Masters degree is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation of similar projects
• Good understanding of theory of change and results-based management
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and provide insights into program performance.
• Ability to conduct research and gather information to assess program effectiveness.
• Proficiency in data management and analysis using tools such as Microsoft Excel, statistical software, and database management systems.
• Knowledge of different monitoring and evaluation methods, tools, and frameworks, including digital technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey findings and recommendations to various stakeholders.
• Familiarity with project management principles and the ability to work within project timelines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in dynamic environments and adjust to changing priorities.
• Knowledge   of specific technical areas in agriculture may be beneficial.
• Familiarity with M&E tools and software commonly used in the field.
• Relevant certifications in monitoring and evaluation required.

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Job Description

The Project Officers - Youth in agribusiness will work in coordination with other EKYAN teams to make sure all the interventions implemented are aligned with the project objectives and reporting requirements.

At county level each Project Officer will be the main coordinator of youth support activities as outlined in the job description, annual work plans and will work under the supervision of the EKYAN Project manager.

The Project Officer - Youth in Agribusiness understands youth demands and dynamics, as well as demonstrate capabilities to understand and appreciate empowerment of young women and men. The key responsibility of this position is to facilitate project activities implementation at county level, assisting in strengthening youth participation in agriculture, facilitate their engagement with producer organisations, markets and business actors, partnerships, mapping youth employment and entrepreneurship in agriculture value chain opportunities, and mobilising them for self-employment and agribusiness ventures. In addition, the Youth in Agribusiness Officer roles will include but not limited to providing project implementation support including documenting and reporting on youth skills and entrepreneurship development activities, conducting field visits, data collection and reporting. SNV is recruiting two Youth in Agribusiness Officers, one Officer to be stationed in Kisumu covering Kisumu and Busia counties and one Officer to be stationed in Nanyuki covering Samburu and Kirinyaga counties.

Responsibilities

• Develop the project annual activity plan in line with the targets and orientations of the Project annual work plan. This plan will indicate activities to be implemented to achieve youth targets and other project indicators and deliverables;
• Lead the implementation of the annual work plan, monitor progress and anticipate challenges;
• Support the EKYAN team in young women and men (50% women) selection, training and coaching including mobilisation and identification to join the project in coordination with key actors and partners and leverage on other ongoing youth development programmes and activities for scale and sustainability;
• Facilitate and provide required technical support for market relevant and youth-friendly, employability skills training and development in targeted counties;
• Strengthen the capacities of project partners and coaches involved in youth support to achieve the project's objectives in terms of youth inclusion in agriculture sector;
• Support implementing partners to implement youth empowerment activities working with other technical project partners including coaching and accompaniment for work and market readiness.
• Organise, monitor and support the implementation of county-based youth skills development, entrepreneurship, access to market facilitation and access to finance support activities and give advice and feedback on timely and quality implementation;
• Coordinate learning, report on best practices with regard to youth skills development, employment and entrepreneurship within the project;
• Ensure proper documentation and records of trained youth for self-employment, keep records of identified young agri-preneurs for coaching and market linkages facilitation;
• Support learning and exchange of best practices and innovative solutions in youth entrepreneurship and attend key events and share learnings on youth employment in agriculture;
• Ensure timely project activity reporting including youth selection, training and coaching progress and other deliverables from project partners.

Qualifications

Education

Minimum a Bachelor degree in Agricultural Sciences, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Agricultural Extension or Agricultural Economics

Relevant Experience

• Technical professional, with knowledge and knowhow of implementing employability and agro-entrepreneurship programs with actors and stakeholders in agricultural value chains;
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in youth employment and entrepreneurship in agro-processing, agribusiness development and gender mainstreaming
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the agricultural sector focusing on value chain and agro enterprise development;
• Track record in supervision and facilitation of youth training, advisory work related to agriculture production, supply chain management, private sector development, market access, access to finance and technical backstopping;
• Ability to train, coach, lead, stimulate, and inspire young professionals in a development context with more focus in agribusiness and entrepreneurship;
• Experience working in youth programming and assessing the needs and potential of youth in rural-urban agricultural settings;
• Experience working with the private sector and producer organisations;
• Excellent social and networking skills, ability to engage with local governments institutions, the private sector, farmers organisations, and other local partners;
• Good training facilitation skills and ability to inspire and energise teams.