Land O’Lakes Assessment & Evaluation Specialist Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Assessment & Evaluation Specialist, Kenya
 

Feed the Future Innovation Engine (KFIE)
 

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 the Kenya Feed the Future Innovation Engine (KFIE) is to harness innovation for cutting-edge results through private sector-oriented strategies. 

In a manner similar to a venture capital fund, KFIE 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 Director of Programs, the Assessment & Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for design and oversight of experiments and other rigorous evidence-based assessments to implement KFIE’s monitoring & evaluation (M&E) plan.

Required

• At least five (5) years’ of designing and implementing quantitative and/or qualitative research methods for agricultural and/or innovation program assessment and evaluation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
• Experience in development and implementation of data collection methods and tools as well as systems for entry, analysis and storage of quantitative data
• Demonstrated knowledge of results-based management
• Computer literacy and competency in use of Microsoft Office software, particularly Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint
• 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
• Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor tasks
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical and innovative problem-solving ability

Preferred

• Masters or PhD degree in Agricultural Economics; Economics; Development Studies or other relevant field
• Verbal and written communication skills in Kiswahili.
• Experience working in large USAID-funded and other development programs will be distinctly advantageous.
• Experience with US Government rules, regulations and procedures.

To apply:
 

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to recruit.kenya@idd.landolakes.com no later than Friday 21 November 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.