South Africa: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

7 months ago

Pretoria, South Africa ACDIVOCA Full time

Overview:
ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist for an upcoming Service Learning Corps Assignment in Sounth Africa. Tanager, a subsidiary of ACDI/VOCA, is implementing the Imbewu Farmer Development Program in South Africa and requests volunteer assistance to collaborate with project staff to analyze farmer actions and program interventions to measure success.

The selected volunteer will collaborate both remotely and in person with project staff to refine and answer the learning questions for this activity. The volunteer will help analyze existing M&E data, conduct key interviews, as well as complete desk research that embeds project interventions into broader development research and practice. The volunteer will also help develop farmer profiles and 2-3 learning pieces with project staff.

This assignment will last for 10-12 weeks.

**Provisions for the Volunteer**: All international and local travel, Lodging and Meals, Travel Visa (if applicable), Emergency Medical Insurance during travel, In-country support from field office staff, Local cell phone to use during assignment (if needed).

**Responsibilities**:
Weeks 1-2 (Remote)
- Review project documents, including the Imbewu Farmer Development Program proposal and previous reports.
- Familiarize yourself with the project's objectives, interventions, and target beneficiaries.
- Familiarize yourself with data analysis software or tools currently being used by the project. (Activity Info & PowerBI)
- Begin conducting a literature review on agricultural development, focusing on best practices in transforming smallholder farmers into economies of scale through the market systems approach.
- Schedule interviews with project stakeholders, including farmers, project managers, and technical experts, ensuring availability and alignment of schedules.
- Coordinate with the local project team in South Africa to confirm arrival details and schedule on-site engagements.

Weeks 3-10 (Onsite in South Africa)
- Conduct key informant interviews with project stakeholders, focusing on gathering insights into successful interventions and challenges faced.
- Start drafting initial farmer profiles, outlining their background, experiences, and achievements.
- Accompany project team members on field visits to observe ongoing activities and interventions firsthand.
- Capture photographs or videos to complement written documentation and enhance storytelling.
- Participate in collaborative workshops and meetings with the project team to discuss findings, share insights, and brainstorm potential recommendations.
- Incorporate quotes, anecdotes, and supporting evidence to enrich the narratives and highlight the impact of Imbewu interventions on farmers' lives.

Weeks 11-12 (Remote)
- Compile a comprehensive report summarizing key findings, insights, and recommendations emerging from the assignment.
- Prepare presentations or visual aids to accompany the final report, facilitating communication of findings to project stakeholders.
- Finalize all deliverables, including farmer profiles, learning pieces, and recommendations report, incorporating feedback from stakeholders.
- Submit final deliverables to the Tanager and Imbewu project teams for review and approval.

Qualifications:
**Qualifications**:

- Graduate/Ph.D. student or recent graduate in Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Analytics, International Development or another related program.
- Expertise (work or educational experience) in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning activities.
- Previous experience analyzing data and presenting research to others.
- Proficient computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Data Analysis Software, Teams, and WhatsApp.
- The volunteer should be comfortable working independently with mínimal supervision.
- Previous experience working in Africa is preferred but not required.

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