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Monitoring & Evaluation Associate

Description

Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Associate

Reports to: VISA Foundation Program Manager

Location: Nairobi, Kenya or Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Grade: 5

Technoserve Background

Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of TechnoServe’s work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty

The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing…when incomes increase and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off.

Program Description

TechnoServe is implementing a three-year (August 2022-September 2025), Inclusive Growth Strategies for Gender Diverse Food Processing SMEs program with grant funding from VISA Foundation. With an overarching mission to reduce poverty and increase resilience in the countries where we work (Tanzania and Kenya), this grant will help achieve two long-term goals: 1) Catalyze inclusive growth, both up and downstream, of gender-diverse SME agri-businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa; and 2) Close gaps between women-led and men-led businesses’ access to resources (capital, technical knowledge/skills) and profitability to fuel women’s economic empowerment across Sub-Saharan Africa.

TechnoServe will provide customized technical assistance and cost share funding to gender-diverse SME food processors in East Africa to catalyze inclusive growth through targeted upstream and downstream interventions. Specifically, we will work with 20+ SMEs from our installed base of nutritious food processors under AINFP in Kenya and Tanzania to drive inclusive growth through two approaches: strengthening smallholder farmer sourcing models using the Inclusive Business Plan (IBP) tool; and penetrating base-of-the-pyramid (BoP) markets using the Inclusive Marketing Plan (IMP) tool.

As part of knowledge management and learning, data management is a critical aspect of the program, including data collection, data capture, analysis, and dissemination. The program intends to engage a keen, analytical, and methodical M&E associate who will support the Program in quality data collection and reporting in liaison with the AINFP Tanzania and Kenya program managers.

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Key Responsibilities : technoserve tanzania jobs

Specifically, with the direct support of the Visa Foundation Program Manager, and advisory support from AINFP Regional M&E manager, Tanzania, and Kenya AINFP Program managers, the selected candidate will:

Support in data collection (both qualitative and quantitative), validation, cleaning, and analysis.
Support in the maintenance of an up-to-date clients’ database and program metrics.
Merge different data sets (both qualitative and quantitative data) and undertake statistical analysis of program data, identify relevant trends, and visualization over different periods (quarterly, after 6 months) as may be required.
Support in undertaking research, and providing relevant evidence in the identified program learning agenda (from primary and secondary data sources) to inform project learning.
Support in undertaking field visits, donor report compilation, and documentation of learnings.

Desired Qualifications and Experience : Job Vacancies at Technoserve

Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Monitoring & Evaluation, or related field.
At least 2 years of experience in program monitoring and evaluation, data collection, large and complex data management, and analysis.
Advanced computer skills, including analytical software (e.g. Advanced Excel, SPSS, STATA) and data visualization programs (e.g. Advanced Excel, Tableau, Power Bi)
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Demonstrated experience in data processing and management of large-scale and complex data sets.
Knowledge of web-based surveys (e.g ONA, google forms,Power Bi) is desirable.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a multi-cultural team environment.
Must be result-oriented and be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
Working experience with donor-funded / development projects will be an advantage.
Ability to travel across the country and internationally to support data collection.

VI. Job Specific/Technical Competencies include:

Communication Skills: Ability to present concise ideas/ findings, translate the data into an understandable document, and easily communicate complex ideas.
Critical Thinking: Ability to look at the numbers, trends, and data and get to concise conclusions based on the findings.
Attention to Detail: Data is precise hence the ability to be vigilant in data analysis to arrive at correct conclusions.
Analytical Skills: Ability to work with large amounts of data and analyze large datasets: facts, figures, and number crunching.

We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.

With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.

Qualifications

Skills

Computer

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Job Description

Job Title: Inclusive Business Specialist

Program: Implementing Inclusive Growth Strategies for Gender-Diverse Food Processing SMEs in Tanzania and Kenya

Grade: 8

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Organization Background:

TechnoServe has worked extensively over the last 12 years with food processors and other agricultural intermediaries in Sub-Saharan Africa to grow their small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by deploying commercially viable, inclusive business models that create markets for smallholder farmers (SHFs) and jobs for workers, while supplying safe and nutritious food for consumers. These firms are the linchpin of food systems, and their growth, particularly those that are farmer-allied (i.e., strategically investing in smallholder productivity and livelihoods) is critical to unlocking the potential of Africa’s agricultural sector and building inclusive, resilient food systems.

Program Overview:

With an overarching mission to reduce poverty and increase resilience in the countries where we work, TechnoServe aims to achieve two long-term goals through this program: 1) Catalyze inclusive growth, both upstream and downstream, of gender-diverse SME food processors in Sub-Saharan Africa; and 2) Increase women-led business’ access to resources (finance and technical knowledge/skills) and profitability, in order to fuel women’s economic empowerment across Sub-Saharan Africa. Profitable, growing agribusinesses with farmer-based supply chains, gender-responsive policies and practices, and reach into base-of-the-pyramid (BoP) markets can be the linchpin of resilient African food systems, holding particular promise for creating commercial value while also stimulating employment, livelihoods, food security, access to nutritious foods, and women’s economic empowerment. Investing in women-owned and led businesses contributes significantly to economic growth, including job creation.

Through this 3-year program, TechnoServe will provide customized technical assistance and co-investment funding to more than 20 gender-diverse small- and medium-sized (SME) food processors in Tanzania and Kenya to catalyze inclusive growth. Specifically, TechnoServe will support clients to: 1) strengthen their smallholder farmer sourcing models to benefit both clients and their farmer suppliers by developing and implementing customized Inclusive Business Plans; and 2) reach BoP markets by developing and implementing Inclusive Marketing Plans, to benefit clients and consumers.

Job Summary:

The Inclusive Business Specialist is responsible for shaping and delivering technical assistance to SME food processor clients in Tanzania. S/he will work closely with clients and value chain experts (short-term consultants), as well as liaise with staff from TechnoServe’s Alliance for Inclusive and Nutritious Food Processing (AINFP) program, to:

Develop and support implementation of Inclusive Business Plans (IBPs): oversee technical assistance and cost-share (co-investment) towards implementation of IBP recommendations
Support optimization and implementation of Inclusive Marketing Plans (IMPs) to help clients effectively reach BoP markets.

[*note* a majority of clients for this program will be selected from AINFP’s current client base]

The Inclusive Business Specialist will report to the Program Manager. S/he will not manage any full-time staff, however, s/he will manage and/or coordinate with short-term value chain experts who are brought on-board to develop the IBPs and IMPs.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

Technical

Help develop selection criteria for participating food processors
Meet with and select food processors to participate in the program; recommend clients for continuation or cessation of program activities
Oversee/lead the development of inclusive business plans and inclusive marketing plans, which will include: working closely with short-term value chain specialists; conducting interviews with food processors and other key stakeholders; reviewing data; and organizing/participating in field visits
Oversee co-investment grants with a subset of selected processors

Program Coordination

Serve as contact for clients for this initiative; coordinate with the AINFP team, who are the relationship “owners”
Coordinate with the AINFP team and other TechnoServe programs and specialists to identify potential clients / select clients, and to execute program activities.
Help interview, select, and manage short-term value chain experts brought on to develop IBPs and optimize IMPs

Program Quality and Impact

Collaborate with Program Manager and AINFP team members to achieve program targets and objectives
Assume ownership and accountability for high-quality programming
Ensure quality controls for any grantee partners, in line with Technoserve policies and procedures

Program Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

Regularly collect program data, in collaboration with the Program Manager and AINFP team
Monitor program performance against targets, and work with Program Manager to develop action plans to overcome challenges
Record learnings from program implementation, and collaborate with Program Manager to develop knowledge products to share these learnings

Competencies:

Program Execution

Strong understanding of market systems, agribusiness operations, and inclusive business models or inclusive marketing strategies (base-of-pyramid marketing strategies)
Client focus. Understands client concerns/priorities, in order to guide technical assistance
Effectively plans and prioritizes activities
Committed to strong program performance
Committed to compliance with organizational policies

Collaboration & Relationship Building

Works cooperatively with team members to achieve common goals
Builds trusted, productive relationships with staff, clients, and key stakeholders
Uses sound judgment to escalate issues when necessary

Strategic and Innovative Thinking

Builds strategic relationships to achieve program goals
Seeks out opportunities to learn and actively applies new knowledge and skills
Analytical; able to assess and diagnose challenges, and evaluate alternative courses of action to produce practical and effective solutions
“How might we…?” mindset, striving for continuous improvement in program quality and impact

Effective Communication

Able to tailor communication to different audiences and work at multiple levels
Strong business writing skills; able to express self clearly and effectively through writing
Clear speaker; able to convey ideas and information effectively through speaking

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in agribusiness, business, agriculture, or other relevant discipline
5+ years of professional experience in agribusiness, business, agriculture, or a related field
Significant knowledge and understanding of the business and technical challenges of agro-processing in Tanzania

Preferred Experience:

Business advisory services
Private sector agribusiness experience
Managing complex stakeholder relationships
Experience with co-investment grants
Experience working with base-of-the-pyramid consumers, women or youth producer groups, and/or women or youth entrepreneurs

Required Languages

Fluency in English (speaking, reading, writing)
Swahili, preferred

Travel

Willingness and ability to travel within Tanzania

We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.

We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Agriculture Advanced

Business Development Advanced

Marketing/Communications Advanced

Business Strategy Advanced

Behaviors

Required

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Motivations

Required

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

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