Country: Senegal
Closing date: 15 Mar 2018
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Monitoring and Evaluation Director for Dakar-based positions.
Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International will be recruiting applicants for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Director for a Dakar-based position under the Forestry & Natural Resource Management (FNRM) Unit. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.
GENERAL:
Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.
APPLICATIONS:
Applicants should go to https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=1853305&B_ID=83
and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing “**Senegal** Monitoring and Evaluation Director.” This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Monitoring and Evaluation Director
LOCATION: Dakar, Senegal
UNIT: Forestry & Natural Resource Management
REPORTS TO: Chief of Party
POSITION SUMMARY
Winrock is seeking Monitoring and Evaluation Director candidates for an anticipated fishery, biodiversity and livelihoods project in Senegal. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Design a Monitoring and Evaluation system to support a large USAID-funded project. This will include defining indicators and setting targets in collaboration with project staff and USAID.
- Train and manage staff to collect, analyze and verify M&E data, which requires frequent travel.
- Conduct data verification, analysis, and management;
- Provide M&E training and support to technical teams;
- Manage the baseline assessments;
- Monitor data for results, impact and learning opportunities, and evaluates the results and impact of the program;
- Prepare M&E data for quarterly reports;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of Msc. in any relevant field (or equivalent with additional professional experience).
- Minimum five years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation.
- Strong skills in data collection, analysis and management.
- Demonstrated success managing and entering data into complex databases.
- Experience working with communities, government entities, and NGOs.
- USAID experience highly desired.
- Experience with DevResults system highly desired
- Experience in the fisheries sector in Senegal is a plus.
- Fluency in written and oral English and French is required.
How to apply:
Applicants should go to https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=1853305&B_ID=83
and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing “**Senegal** Monitoring and Evaluation Director.” This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.