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African Union is hiring for a Monitoring and Evaluation Expert Position: Apply Now

Ednah Carrick October 13, 2025

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Closing Date: 22 October 2025

African Union is hiring for a Monitoring and Evaluation Expert Position: Apply Now

Purpose of Job

The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), a specialized technical office of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) of the African Union Commission, is mandated to support and coordinate the utilization of livestock, fisheries, aquaculture and wildlife as resources for both human wellbeing and economic development in the Member States of the African Union. The Vision of the AU-IBAR Strategic Plan 2024-2028 is an Africa in which animal resources contribute significantly to integration, prosperity and peace. Within the framework of the African Union Agenda 2063, the Livestock Development Strategy for Africa (LiDeSA)environed an inclusive and sustainable livestock economy that significantly contributes to Africa’s transformation and growth.

Small ruminants constitute an important part of the African livestock and represent a key element in food and nutrition security on the continent. Small ruminants are well adapted to the different agro-ecological zones and production systems in which they are reared. Farming small ruminants provide a safety net for women and youth who are vulnerable to socio-economic shocks and disturbances.

Production, productivity, circulation, trade and marketing of sheep and goats in Sub-Saharan Africa are constrained by the presence of high impact transboundary animal diseases. Among those, Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) a viral disease affecting only small ruminants and their wild relatives, is the most sensitive one because of its contagiousness and the fatality rate observed.

In seeking to achieve these objectives, the African Union Commission intends to strengthen its capacity, the Commission therefore, invites applicants who are citizens of Member States of Africa Union for the position of a Monitoring and Evaluation Expert to coordinate the monitoring and evaluation functions of the programme at the Pan African PPR Secretariat (PAPS) based at the InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (IBAR), located in Nairobi, Kenya.

Main Functions

The M&E Expert will coordinate all data collection, analysis, and learning activities to help ensure accountability and efficiency of the PPR eradication programme which will be implemented at continental, regional and national levels. The Monitoring and Evaluation Expert will:

Design, coordinate and implement the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework of the PPR programme.
Develop a systematic monitoring framework to improve the qualitative and quantitative evidence gathered by the PPR programme. The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will also provide technical assistance to the implementing partners, particularly in relation to monitoring, reporting and rules and regulation issues.
Coordinate the preparation and presentation of M&E findings/reports, including M&E recommendations to support project management;
Coordinate the presentation of M&E findings, with recommendations, to the Program/Project Steering Committees.
Check that monitoring data are discussed in appropriate forums and in a timely fashion in terms of implications for future action.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Project Manager for the successful implementation of the project.

Specific Responsibilities

Under the direct technical supervision of the Senior Animal Health Officer and the overall oversight of the Director of AU-IBAR, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer shall perform the following tasks:

Lead the revision of the project theory of change, log frame matrix, particularly in the areas of performance indicators and their measurement;
Liaise with the project manager and relevant staff in the development and/or finalization of the project Work Plan and keep it updated in accordance with project activities and timeframes as relevant.
Develop the overall framework, for the project M&E and Performance Monitoring Plan with relevant data collection systems.
Review the quality of existing data in the project subject areas, the methods of collecting it, and the degree to which it will be useful for impact evaluation.
Develop baseline data for each project component and for all project indicators.
With collaborating partners, review their existing approaches and management information systems and agree on any required changes, support and resources.
Develop a plan for project-related capacity-building on M&E and for any support that may be required.
Draft ToRs for Baseline, Mid -term and End of the Program Evaluations for the PPR project especially and other related Animal Health projects and programs.
Identify areas where technical support to project partners is required and organize capacity building with collaborating partners on M&E as may be required.
Collect data on a regular basis to measure achievements against the performance indicators.
Ensure data quality; maintain and administer the M&E database; analyse and aggregate findings.
Support project progress reporting, project mid-term review and final evaluation.
Identify and document best practices, lessons learnt and develop case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project.
Coordinate the management of risks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in project performance.
Produce reports on M&E findings and prepare presentations based on M&E data as required.
Coordinate the preparation and presentation of M&E findings/reports, including M&E recommendations to support project management;
Coordinate the presentation of M&E findings, with recommendations, to the Program/Project Steering Committees.
Check that monitoring data are discussed in appropriate forum and in a timely fashion in terms of implications for future action. If necessary, create such discussions to fill any gap.
Advise the supervisor on improving project performance using M&E findings.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Project Manager for the successful implementation of project.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer should have a:

Postgraduate University degree (Master’s degree) in Monitoring and Evaluation, Agriculture/rural development/ Veterinary Medicine, Economics, Project Management, Social sciences, Quantitative analysis or statistics or any other relevant or equivalent degree.
Applicants holding a specific Monitoring and Evaluation training certification in Monitoring and Evaluation in addition to the above general areas of training will be considered favourably.
A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant progressive work experience in areas of monitoring and evaluation , preferably within a regional, continental and/or International organization of which at least 3 years should be at expert level.
OR
Bachelor university degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Agriculture/rural development/ Veterinary Medicine, Economics, Project management, Social sciences, Quantitative analysis or statistics or any other relevant or equivalent degree.
A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant progressive work experience in areas of monitoring and evaluation, preferably within a regional, continental and/or International organization of which at least 3 years should be at expert level.
Overall:
Experience in M&E of animal resource development programs/project including project management
Familiarity with animal health program/projects development, implementation and evaluations
Experience in developing and delivering Communication programmes and packages with and for different stakeholders and partner organisations
Proven experience in M&E undertaking within similar assignments with RECS, continental and international organizations such WOAH, FAO among others.

Required Skills

Proven knowledge and experience on Monitoring and Evaluation methods and Monitoring and Evaluation data and information management is required.
Proven knowledge in the development of M&E Frameworks and plans, theories of change, results
Knowledge of human/animal health and/or conducting data collection in the field
Excellent analytical capacity
frameworks data collection tools, frameworks and method, M&E planning, and use of M&E applications.
Possess at least some basic knowledge and experience in research methodology
Knowledge of project cycle management, administration and evaluation concepts and Procedures
Proven knowledge, skills, and experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
Detail-oriented, demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet internal and external deadlines.
An ability and desire to work collaboratively in a team of largely non-M&E specialists, so an ability to explain concepts in layman’s terms is key.
An ability and desire to build the capacity of colleagues in M&E in an enthusiastic and creative manner.
Organisational awareness, ability to establish priorities, work within tight timelines
Capability for working in a multicultural environment with colleagues from different departments and offices
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required, fluency in another AU language and or English in particular is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Insight
Change Management
Managing Risk

Core Competencies

Building Relationship
Accountable and Complies with Rules
Learning Orientation
Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies

Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and Information Sharing
Drive for Results
Continuous Improvement Orientation

TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The M&E Expert Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

LANGUAGES:
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

The salary attached to the M&E expert position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 89,989.42 (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 75,028.50 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.