Project Summary:
The three-year USAID Senegal Mission Wide Monitoring & Evaluation Project (MEP) will provide USAID/Senegal with performance measurement and management support activities, including but not limited to monitoring and evaluation design, program evaluation design and implementation, impact evaluation design and implementation, sectoral assessments, surveys, activity/project design, target setting, and statement of work (SOW) development for evaluation activities. This contract seeks to improve performance management at all levels to help the Mission meet Agency requirements, make better informed strategic and management decisions, and advance Agency learning.

Position Summary:

MEP is seeking a French-speaking expert in value chains in the Sahel region, specifically in Burkina Faso and Niger to be a subject matter expert for the mid-term evaluation of the USAID/SRO funded project REGIS-AG, (Resilience and Economic Growth in the Sahel-Accelerated Growth Project). MEP will be managing the evaluation which is expected to cover Burkina Faso and Niger.

Responsibilities:

The value chain expert will work closely with the evaluation team lead, as well as local consultants in Burkina Faso and Niger, to conduct the evaluation coordinated by MEP. The value chain expert will provide technical guidance in workplan and tool development; perform data collection and analysis; provide support developing findings and recommendations; and participate in the final evaluation report writing.

Qualifications:
Master’s degree or higher related to agricultural and livestock value chains.
At least ten years of experience working in agriculture in the Sahel, specifically in Burkina Faso and Niger.
At least five years of experience working on the following value chains:
Small ruminants
Poultry
Cowpea
Experience working with women involved in agricultural value chains in the Sahel.
Ability to read, write and speak both English and French at a professional level, with sufficient vocabulary to communicate easily about the above technical areas
Experience with research or evaluation methodologies related to value chains and the specific areas outlined above

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.