Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org

We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented professional for the following positions with the new Nepal Seed and Fertilizer project, funded by USAID and led by CIMMYT:

POSITION: Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

Reference No: N16648

Work Station: Kathmandu

Qualification: Master’s degree in Rural Management or Agricultural Sciences. 5 years’ experience working on agriculture-related projects. Work experience on gender-related issues would be preferred. Demonstrated ability to establish collection and reporting systems for data from a variety of geographic locations and diverse populations. Must be very organized, a clear communicator (verbal and written) and able to meet deadlines. Strong ability to work in a team, with the ability to work independently if needed. English fluency is a must.

Position description: The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist will oversee implementation of the M&E system in the target areas and make sure the necessary data is gathered to report to USAID; contribute to narrative reports and other communications materials; design feedback mechanisms so that the project can learn from developments on the ground; assist in data quality assessments; support the collection of GPS points for all beneficiaries; support the field teams with digital data collection and surveys; and contribute to the development of seasonal planning documents.

Candidates must send their CV and cover letter to CIMMYT-NRSrecruitsouthasia@cgiar.org no later than Saturday, 25th June  2016.

Please include reference number in the subject of your email.

Incomplete applications (without CV and cover letter) will not be taken into consideration.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

This position will remain open until filled.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer.  It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork and respect for diversity.  

Women are encouraged to apply.