MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER – Phuka INCUBATION PROJECT

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POSITION: MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER – Phuka INCUBATION PROJECT

Location: Lilongwe

OVERVIEW 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 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 RESPONSBILITIES:

Monitoring & Reporting

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit application letter, CV, and names of three referees to: jobs@amgglobal.co.mw, quoting reference number: “CO 2026/04/9.”

Deadline is: Friday, 17 April 2026. Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.