Group Director Monitoring and Evaluation at African Guarantee Fund (AGF)

The role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a monitoring and evaluation system that effectively and efficiently analyzes the economic, environmental and social impacts of AGF’s activities.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Develop and implement Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks and systems:

• Design and develop M&E frameworks and systems that align with AGF’s objectives and goals,
• Identify and recommend appropriate indicators tmeasure progress and impact,
• Develop monitoring plans, data collection tools, and reporting templates.

Monitor program progress and performance:

• Collect, collate and analyze data from different sources,
• Provide regular feedback tthe Executive Committee on progress and performance against AGF’s objectives,
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions,
• Ensure that M&E data is accurate, complete, and timely.

Evaluate program impact and effectiveness:

• Conduct impact evaluations and studies tassess the effectiveness of AGF’s activities (guarantees and technical assistance),
• Collect and analyze data tevaluate AGF’s impact and effectiveness,
• Prepare reports and presentations tcommunicate findings tAGF’s stakeholders.

Provide technical support and capacity building:

• Provide technical support tAGF’s staff on M&E processes, tools, and systems,
• Build the capacity of AGF’s staff tconduct M&E activities,

Qualifications

• Masters’ degree in Statistics, Economics, Finance, Social Sciences or related field.
• At least 10 years’ progressive experience with a proven track record of monitoring and evaluating activities focusing on economic, environmental and social development, through financing and technical assistance activities related to small and medium enterprises.
• Good understanding of financial institutions approaches to SME lending and SME risk mitigation strategies.
• Possess technical familiarity with the best practice evaluation methods and standards.
• Good knowledge of the guarantee and technical assistance activities.
• Familiarity with donor reporting requirements and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with excellent report writing skills.
• Proficient in both English and French languages.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with data analysis software (e.g. Excel, SPSS, SAS)
• Strong conceptual and strategic-thinking skills.
• Self-driven individual with a passion and flair for helping SMEs succeed.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent IT skills