MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER

Position Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Reports to: Resource Mobilization and M&E Specialist
Application Closing Date: 17 November 2026

1. Purpose of the Role

To monitor, evaluate and report on the implementation, performance and impact of EADF-funded agricultural projects through regular field assessments and quality assurance of beneficiaries’ M&E data and financial records.

The role assesses production and post-harvest outcomes, infrastructure utilization, yield improvements and socioeconomic benefits, including employment creation, loan repayment capacity and reinvestment, while monitoring beneficiaries’ regulatory compliance, disaster preparedness and risk mitigation measures.

2. Key Responsibility Areas

• To prepare monthly field monitoring visits schedule to beneficiaries’ projects.

• Conduct monthly field assessments and reports.

• Provide assessment report on production and post-harvest reporting for all beneficiaries.

• Evaluation of infrastructure utilization, yield increases, and economic impact including job creation, wages and salaries, economic wealth of the beneficiary which includes ability to repay the loan and saving for reinvestment and personal development.

• Monitor and report on beneficiaries’ compliance with country general, financial, environmental and health regulations for doing agribusiness.

• Monitor farmer’s disaster risk preparedness and risk reduction/mitigation measures for their projects funded by EADF.

• Conduct quality assurance of M&E data and financial records for each beneficiary.

3. Minimum Qualifications

A. Education

– A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Social Science, Business Management or a related field.

B. Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Data collection and analysis or a similar role.

• Experience using GIS or an M&E systems.

• Experience in working in the agriculture finance development sector will be an added advantage.

4. Core Competencies Required

A. Technical Competencies

• Monitoring and evaluation methods and systems.

• Field monitoring planning, data collection and beneficiary assessments; statistical analysis, data interpretation and quality assurance.

• Assessment of agricultural production, post-harvest outcomes, infrastructure utilisation and yield improvements.

• Evaluation of socioeconomic outcomes, including employment, wages, loan repayment capacity and reinvestment.

• Verification of beneficiary financial records.

• Monitoring of agribusiness regulatory compliance, disaster preparedness and risk mitigation measures.

• Preparation of evidence-based monitoring and evaluation reports.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office in particular Excel and M&E data management systems.

B. Behavioural Competencies

• Integrity, objectivity and confidentiality in handling beneficiary information and reporting findings.

• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

• Analytical thinking and practical problem-solving.

• Accountability and timely delivery of monitoring activities and reports.

• Planning and organizing regular field visits.

• Clear communication and report writing.

• Respectful engagement with farmers, beneficiaries and other stakeholders.

• Teamwork and collaboration.

• Adaptability to field conditions; initiative in identifying discrepancies, compliance concerns and project risks, and escalating them appropriately.

5. Application Details

Closing Date: 17 November 2026.

Email: recruitment@eadf.co.sz

Full Job Description: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – EADF

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