Assessment & Evaluation Specialist Job in Kenya

Assessment & Evaluation Specialist, Feed the Future Kenya Innovation Engine (KIE)
Land O’Lakes International Development Division has applied, since 1981, an integrated approach to international economic development that capitalizes on our company’s 90 years as a leading farm-to market agribusiness.
We use our practical experience and in-depth knowledge to facilitate market-driven business solutions that generate economic growth, improve health and nutrition, and alleviate poverty.
The overarching goal for KIE is to harness innovation for cutting-edge results through private sector oriented strategies.
In a manner similar to a venture capital fund, KIE serves as a mechanism for proactively seeking,
testing and scaling up innovative private sector strategies.
These innovations will directly impact food security and nutrition on a wide scale.

The Position: Reporting to the Chief of Party, the Assessment & Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for design and oversight of experiments and other rigorous evidence-based assessments to implement KIE’s monitoring & evaluation (M&E) plan.

Required
• At least Ten (10) years’ of designing and implementing quantitative and qualitative research methods for agricultural and/or innovation program assessment and evaluation
• Experience working in large USAID-funded and other development programs will be distinctly advantageous.
• Experience with US Government rules, regulations and procedures.
• Experience in developing and implementing data collection methods and tools.
• Experience in developing and implementing systems for entry, analysis and storage of quantitative data
• Demonstrated knowledge of results-based management
• Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor tasks
• Highly-developed conceptual, analytical and innovative problem-solving ability
• Computer literacy and competency in use of Microsoft Office software
• Good time management and willingness to work occasional long hours and travel to the field as required
• Ability to independently and proactively work as a team member with minimum day-to-day oversight
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated and result-driven, with ability to effectively build and manage networks and relationships for program promotion and issue-resolution
• Masters degree in Agricultural Economics; Economics; Development Studies, PhD advantageous

How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the link: https://lol.avature.net/Careers/SearchJobs/Kenya no later than Friday 16 October 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.