Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy (CEPA) is a nongovernmental organization that promotes environmental sustainability.

The organization’s vision is a just and equitable society that promotes sustainable development, focusing on natural resources, biodiversity, and climate change.

CEPA in partnership with WASTE Advisers is implementing a three-year food systems project ‘Promoting Organic Systems of Soil Improvement to Build a Lasting Economy’ (POSSIBLE) with funding from the European Union. The project seeks to promote sustainable and resilient food systems through demonstrative research and advocacy on waste-to-compost systems for improving soil health and waste management in Lilongwe and Blantyre.

CEPA therefore seeks to fill the following positions under the project:

MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER

Location: Blantyre

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework of the project. He/She will facilitate the development of a systematic monitoring framework to manage the qualitative and quantitative evidence gathered by the project. He/She will also provide technical assistance to the implementing partners, particularly in relation to monitoring, evaluation, documentation, learning and reporting issues.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Setting up project and institutional M&E systems for project and institutional outputs, outcomes and impact monitoring;
• Coordinate the implementation of the project M&E systems with project partners including technical assistance to project partners in reviewing and analysing their M&E frameworks;
• Conduct monitoring visits to project implementing areas;
• Conduct data collection and analysis for policy research and analysis in food systems and circular economy for policy influence;
• Facilitate regular data quality assessments for the project;
• Facilitate the development of a policy advocacy plan for food systems and green economy;
• Mobilising and coordinating CEPA partners and stakeholders to generate data relevant for food systems and circular economy policy processes; and
• Developing and implementing communication strategies for the project.

Required Qualifications:

• At least a university degree in Statistics, Demographics, Public Policy, International Development, Economics, or related field. An Advanced qualification in M&E, statistics or economics is preferred;
• Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages;
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator formulation, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&t and performance monitoring plans;
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g. qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies; and
• Ability to work in a team, manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.

How to apply:

Candidates who meet the above requirements should send their application letters and recent Curriculum Vitae before 22nd November 2024 to:

The Finance and Administration Manager
Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy
P.O. Box 1057,
Blantyre, Malawi

E-mail: info@cepa.org.mw, Website: cepa.org.mw

CEPA is an equal opportunity employer