About US:
The Africa Innovations Institute (AfrII) is an indigenous, not-for-profit non-governmental center of excellence, established in 2005 and based in Kampala Uganda. AfrII undertakes research and innovations development on agriculture and food systems to ensure sustainable increase in farmers’ income, food and nutrition security and environmental sustainability in Eastern and Central Africa. Africa Innovations Institute (Afrll) has received funding from the Federal University of Agriculture. Abeokuta, Nigeria (FUNAAB).

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation Officer will develop or adapt MLE tools and frameworks for monitoring and evaluating CAVA II activities and ensure compliance.
Work closely with the CM, prepare annual, quarterly and monthly work plans, budgets and reports for CAVA II and related projects.
In charge of tracking, measuring and monitoring progress in Uganda towards meeting CAVA II and other project’s activities, outputs, outcomes and key milestones during and at the end of the project period.
Responsible for designing and assisting in the implementation and analysis of MLE and impact studies in Uganda to collect data on key indicators.
Identify, document and share successes, risks, threats, challenges, and opportunities in the course of project implementation.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold an MSc in Agricultural Economics or equivalent. In addition to academic qualifications, the person should have an in depth experience in monitoring and evaluation of donor projects.
A minimum of five years of proven experience in Development Projects in monitoring and evaluation,
Previous exposure and experience in the development and review of log frames, understanding of quality and impact agenda; participation in baseline and evaluation studies as well as competence in statistical analyses.
High level of verbal and written communication, negotiation, facilitation and training skills.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are strongly encouraged to send their applications accompanied with recent CVs, three referees with their current addresses and contact details such as email, telephones (mobile and office numbers). Applications should be submitted with photocopies of all supporting documents to:

The Chairman, Africa Innovations Institute,
Plot 1544, Koire Close, Off Old Kira Road,
P.O. Box 34981, Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: 21st March 2016