JOB DETAILS:
Position Objective (Summary of placement in the function and broad responsibilities)
The monitoring, evaluation and learning officer will be based at the RUFORUM Secretariat. He/she will be responsible for the development of systems, tools and mechanisms to aid in the monitoring, evaluation and documentation of learning from RUFORUM programmes.. He/She will participate in and provide support to project design activities including development of project theories of change and strategic frameworks, results frameworks, log frames to guide programming, implementation and tracking of impact of RUFORUM programs. The Officer will undertake research, data acquisition, analysis and reporting in this role.

Duties and Responsibilities (Functional statements defining the responsibilities and objectives)
• Design and implement a robust results-based Monitoring and Evaluation System (M&ES) for RUFORUM programs
• Support the strengthening of RUFORUM Corporate governance
• Support the institution of evidence-based decison-making at RUFORUM
• Develop and update M&E manuals and guidelines, formats and procedures/ protocols for various program activities in liaison with Units of the Secretariat & Regional Nodes.
• Track program implementation, generate and ensure adequate program related data and learnings from program outcomes.

Activities
• Support the Convening of RUFORUM's Governance Organs Meeting (AGM, Board meeting, BEC, F&AC, Audit, IAP, TC, P&DC)
• Develop performance indicators for tracking university outreach .
• Conduct virtual university outreach systems (including innovations for outreach) within the network
• Conduct a situation analysis and Monitor progress of students and staff under GTA
• Undertake surveys on the status of integration of member universities into the global networks 6. Develop M&E frameworks/impact pathways
• Building in-house capacities to define realistic programme objectives, outputs, and impacts
• Develop a strategy for generating information to guide operational management, learning and adaptation.
• Undertake monitoring surveys (baseline, mid- term, end line) of RUFORUM programs

Deliverables
• M&E frameworks/impact pathways developed
• M&E manuals and guidelines, formats and procedures/ protocols
• University and Secretariat officers trained to increase the profile and dissemination of Program results
• Performance indicators for tracking RUFORUM programs developed.
• In-house capacities to define realistic programme objectives, outputs, and impacts developed Strategy for generating information to guide operational management, learning and adaptation.
• RUFORUM footprint documented to guide investment decisions
• RUFORUM's Governance Organs Meeting (AGM,
• Board meeting, BEC, F&AC, Audit, IAP, TC,
• P&DC) convened
• Progress reports on RUFORUM programs including (students, community outreach and staff under GTA)
• Periodic reports; monthly, quarterly and annually
• Publications including: peer reviewed articles, working document series

Requirements (Education, experience, technical competencies required of the job)
• Masters in economics, statistics, mathematics, agricultural sciences and related sciences
• At least 10 years work experience in monitoring and Evaluation with at least 3 at senior level
• Demonstrate good knowledge and skills of Information Technology, in order to support the development and maintenance of database system of the programs
• Desirable to have specialized formal training on IT systems, database, business software (Microsoft Office and Outlook), and/or web-based applications
• Team player, able to work respectfully and cooperatively with colleagues or different national and cultural backgrounds
• Flexibility in working schedules and willingness to travel at short notice

Applications with detailed curriculum vitae (in pdf form), copies of certificates, transcripts, names of three referees and the applicant’s Skype Address; daytime telephone contact should be sent online to our E-mail with the subject Appointment in RUFORUM followed by the Job title “Appointments in RUFORUM: state the post you are applying for” . Details of the posts are available at RUFORUM Website: http://www.ruforum.org

Email address: jobs@ruforum.org 
Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.