EADD Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator Job in Eldoret Kenya

The East Africa Dairy Development Project (EADD) is a regional industry development program implemented by Heifer International and a consortium of partners including TechnoServe, ILRI, The World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF) and ABS TCM. The project is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as part of an agricultural development grant designed to boost the yields and incomes of millions of small farmers in Africa and other parts of the developing world so they can lift themselves and their families out of hunger and poverty.
We are seeking a results oriented professional, with a passion for development work to fill the following position on an initial short term contract of 6-9 months in our Kenya Project Office.
 Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
Based in Eldoret and reporting to the Country Project Manager or designee, the position holder is responsible for regularly updating and implementing the project M & E system. He/she will work with technical team members to develop appropriate indicators, targets and methods for collecting information on project activities and assist with analysis for evidence based decision making for project improvements.
Bachelors’ degree in applied research, Social Sciences, Livestock production, Veterinary Medicine, international development, or other related field. A Masters degree shall be an added advantage. In addition, the successful candidate shall possess minimum 2 years’ experience in monitoring, evaluation and results based management. He/she must demonstrate experience in supporting capacity of partner organizations in areas of planning, M&E and reporting, and be in possession of excellent written and oral communication skills as well as strong computer skills.To apply for this job, please visit www.heifer.org/careers and complete your application by 5:00pm, EAT on Friday 5th October 2012. For questions, please email jobs@heifer.org. Due to the volume of applications, please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Heifer International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.