ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is a leading African institution working to transform agriculture through increased productivity, improved market access, and strengthened food systems.

The AGRA Phuka Incubation Project is a high-impact initiative aimed at:

• Building capacity for over 2,500 Agri-SMEs
• Enhancing access to finance and markets
• Creating 20,000 jobs
• Job market analysis

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (M&E Officer) will lead the design, implementation, and management of monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems aligned with AGRA’s MEAL framework.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• Be part of a high-impact agricultural transformation initiative
• Contribute to SME growth, job creation, and food systems development
• Gain exposure to best-in-class M&E systems and donor frameworks
• Work within a dynamic partnership between financial and development institutions

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitoring & ReportingProgramming

• Develop and operationalize the project M&E framework
• Track performance against outputs and outcomes
• Prepare donor reports (quarterly, annual) and support timely and accurately reporting into AGRA’s online grant management system

Data Management & Quality Assurance

• Design and maintain project databases and data management tools.
• Conduct data quality checks
• Train staff on M&E tools

Evaluation & Learning

• Support baseline, mid-line, and end-line studies
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories for internal learning and external communication
• Promote translation of M&E findings into actionable recommendations

Accountability & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with donor and AGRA requirements and standards
• Contribute to risk monitoring and mitigation from an M&E perspective
• Support audits and evaluations

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with programme staff, implementing partners, and field officers to integrate M&E into daily operations
• Liaise with AGRA M&E teams and other donors, as required
• Participate in wide M&E coordination meetings or donor required meetings

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, M&E, or related field
• Postgraduate qualification is an added advantage
• 3-5 years donor-funded/project M&E experience
• Proficiency in use of M&E tools (e.g. Power BI, Excel Dashboards, Kobo Tool Box, ODK, STATA, SPSS, or similar)
• Be in a possession of a valid drivers license

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills
• High level of integrity and accountability
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments
• Ability to work under pressure

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reports to: Program Manager

Location: Standard Bank Head Office (Field travels will be required)

SHORTLISTING CRITERIA

Only candidates with demonstrable experience in donor-funded M&E project experience will be shortlisted.

• Develop and operationalize the project M&E framework
• Track performance against outputs and outcomes
• Prepare donor reports (quarterly, annual) and support timely and accurately reporting into AGRA’s online grant management system
• Design and maintain project databases and data management tools.
• Conduct data quality checks
• Train staff on M&E tools
• Support baseline, mid-line, and end-line studies
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories for internal learning and external communication
• Promote translation of M&E findings into actionable recommendations
• Ensure compliance with donor and AGRA requirements and standards
• Contribute to risk monitoring and mitigation from an M&E perspective
• Support audits and evaluations
• Work closely with programme staff, implementing partners, and field officers to integrate M&E into daily operations
• Liaise with AGRA M&E teams and other donors, as required
• Participate in wide M&E coordination meetings or donor required meetings

• Proficiency in use of M&E tools (e.g. Power BI, Excel Dashboards, Kobo Tool Box, ODK, STATA, SPSS, or similar)
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills
• High level of integrity and accountability
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments
• Ability to work under pressure

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, M&E, or related field
• Postgraduate qualification is an added advantage
• 3-5 years donor-funded/project M&E experience
• Be in a possession of a valid drivers license