Agriculture Sector Specialist

CAMRIS International

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CAMRIS International 

USAID’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Project, Nepal

CAMRIS International is an international development and research firm that realizes innovative solutions to development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective program and research management services. With experience working in more than 80 countries, we combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices to improve the lives of people around the world. 

CAMRIS International implements USAID/Nepal’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Activity a five-year project. The Nepal MEL Activity assists the Mission in planning, designing, conducting, disseminating, and learning from more rigorous monitoring and evaluation of development activities. This includes designing and implementing both quantitative and qualitative evaluations and assessments, as well as providing expert analysis and technical assistance to USAID/Nepal’s programs. The Nepal MEL Activity has three major components:

  • Component 1: Support greater rigor and coherence in USAID/Nepal’s M&E efforts
  • Component 2: Design and conduct analyses, evaluations, surveys, studies, and assessments
  • Component 3: Support improved knowledge management within the Mission

In support of the CAMRIS-implemented, USAID/Nepal Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Activity, we seekshort term consultants for the upcoming Midterm Evaluation of USAID/Nepal’s Nepal Seed and Fertilizer (NSAF) project, which facilitates sustainable increases in national crop productivity and works to improve economic welfare and household-level food security in 21 districts in Nepal. The purpose of this evaluation is to better understand the extent to which aspects of the NSAF’s theory of change still hold, and to verify the performance of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) according to its agreement parameters. Findings from the evaluation will be used to strengthen current activities, plan for future activities, and provide evidence of good practices to the broader stakeholder network in Nepal. This short-term assignment will be based in Kathmandu with extensive field visit and expected to start from October till March 2019.

1. Position Title: Agriculture Sector Specialist (1) 

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance and strategic support to the evaluation team leader.
  • Assist in the process of drafting and finalizing the evaluation design, data collection instruments, data analysis plan, data collection plan, workplan, and data collection tools, briefing(s), and the evaluation report.
  • Assist in the coding and analysis of data.
  • Assist in briefing(s) and drafting the PowerPoint presentation and evaluation report.
  • Collaborate closely with other evaluation team members and CAMRIS Kathmandu staff.

Qualifications

  • At least 10 years’ experience as a Senior Officer or Researcher working in the agribusiness and agriculture sector (areas of seed and fertilizer preferred) in Nepal or other parts of Asia.
  • Proven experience of working and understanding of the seed and fertilizer system in Nepal.
  • Experience in gender equality and social inclusion (GESI)/ and/or extensive knowledge about GESI issues in Nepal.
  • Extensive experience working with USAID or other donor agencies, ideally at least one third party performance evaluation
  • A postgraduate degree in business, agricultural economics, agronomy or a related field, from a recognized national or international university.
  • At least 5 years of experience serving as a senior technical expert in agriculture sector evaluations and assessments for USAID or other donor entities.   
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; writing samples, and three professional references, will be requested.

Interested qualified applicants are requested to apply by November 13, 2018 at the following link: 

https://careers-camris.icims.com/jobs/3717/agriculture-sector-specialist/job

Overview

Category Agriculture / Horticulture
Openings 1
Experience 10+ years
Education Post Graduate / Masters in related field.
Posted Date 14 Oct, 2018
Apply Before 13 Nov, 2018
City Kathmandu