M & E Officer at African Guarantee Fund (AGF)

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the implementation of M&E data flow processes according to the designed data workflow chart;
• Liaise with the Head of M&E to identify data gaps and quality inadequacy together with the respective departments and seek remedial actions;
• Support the Head of M&E in the collection, collation and quality assurance of data to facilitate the preparation of periodic reports to Management and Development partners;
• Support the implementation of the M&E policy and procedure manual, particularly ensuring that M&E is participatory and staff use M&E outputs and due-diligence checklist;
• Actively participate in the design and implementation of evaluations, case studies and other performance measurement interventions planned by the department;
• Participate in monitoring visits to verify and enhance data quality from the field (data sources);
• Support Head of M&E in development of M&E briefs and other impact materials for various AGF stakeholders (e.g. brochures, pamphlets, website pieces, etc.)
• Assist on all corporate governance matters and holding of board meetings and shareholder meetings and drafting of resolutions; and
• Any other duty assigned from time to time for the effective delivery of M&E functions and for the good of AGF.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Economics, Business Finance, Social Sciences or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Applied Statistics or related field
• Over 5 years of relevant and proven practical experience in monitoring and evaluating activities focusing on economic development, banking, or social development programs;
• Possess technical familiarity with evaluation methods and standards and particularly as regards tracking of social and economic performance of intervention beneficiaries;
• Strong ability to analyze economic/financial data and formulate relevant reports to facilitate decision-making.
• Additional training in M&E related functions such as designing and undertaking evaluations, data management, conducting surveys (field and/or online), etc.
• Knowledge in use of M&E related software and computer packages including data collection tools – STATA, SPSS, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to compile and report results from M&E activities.
• Bilingual in English and French

Additional eligibility competences and desired Characteristics

• Self-driven individual with a passion and flair for helping SMEs succeed;
• Good project management experience and writing skills;
• Excellent IT skills – particularly data management and processing packages;
• Ability to work in a professionally and culturally diverse setting;
• Ability and willingness to learn and quickly adapt
• Team player with strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Must have strong analytical and coaching skills;

Terms of offer

The African Guarantee Fund for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (AGF) is an equal opportunity employer and offers a regionally competitive salary with an excellent benefits package.

AGF prides itself on its collegial, supportive and gender sensitive working environment and believes that staff diversity promotes excellence. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.