ABT Associates Recruitment 2024(4 Positions)

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and finalize a comprehensive MELP for the life of the project, in collaboration with the project senior leadership, USAID/Nigeria, Abt’s project management officer, and relevant Ukrainian stakeholders.
• Oversee the day-to-day implementation and management of MELP for the project at the central and sub-national levels, including customization, roll out and management of a cloud-based M&E system.
• Collaborate with sector stakeholders and activity partners and beneficiaries to regularly collect quality indicator data, relevant statistics and other technical information to inform project progress towards broad goals and targeted results.
• Develop, operationalize and oversee MELP components including indicator reference sheets, standard data collection tools and processes, data management approaches, data quality assurance (DQA) protocols, and data analysis plans, and train appropriate program staff in their use.
• Directly supervise and manage the performance of all project-based M&E staff.
• Lead programming and budgeting for activity learning activities, events and products and guide related communications to diverse stakeholders and partners, within and outside Ukraine.
• Support programmatic decision-making at all levels through data analysis, reporting and communication of program learnings across multiple locations.
• Collaborate with the Chief of Party to ensure timely preparation and submission of all program deliverables, including work plans and progress reports.
• Liaise with other Abt MEAL Directors and managers on related agriculture and economic growth programs.

What We Value

• Master’s Degree in Social Science, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Agriculture, Economics, International Relations or another relevant field.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning on large, complex development projects; experience with USAID-funded activities preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in supporting project baseline and endline data collection and analysis.
• Demonstrated experience managing the day-to-day aspects of rigorous M&E data collection, analysis and quality control for agriculture-related projects that measure productivity, sales and investment.
• Experience developing and managing learning and adaptation activities, including formulation and regular updating of MELPs.
• Strong interpersonal skills, initiative, good judgment, demonstrated team leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills, in English.
• Extensive experience in knowledge management and dissemination of project results to diverse audiences.
• Advanced computer literacy in basic office applications and preference for experience using communications software.

Application Closing Date
15th March, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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What We Value

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management, or other relevant field required; Master’s preferred.
• At least 10 (with a Master’s degree) or 12 years (with a Bachelor’s degree) of professional work experience in the financial and administrative management of large complex development projects required
• At least 4 years of experience overseeing and managing F&A for USAID-funded programs in Nigeria
• Supervisory and/or management work experience including: (1) direct supervision of professional and support staff; (2) quality evaluation of staff performance and deliverables; (3) contract management (required); and (4) ability to lead complex programs and motivate multidisciplinary, multicultural teams
• Experience managing financial transactions on USAID-funded programs required
• Previous experience administering USAID grants under contracts required
• Knowledge of USAID regulations and procedures required
• Excellent financial management skills and knowledge of management tools and computer applications
• Ability to set priorities and multi-task
• Strong analytical and computer skills, with emphasis on budgeting and financial analysis
• Written and oral presentation skills in English.

Application Closing Date
15th March, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Core Responsibilities 

• Provide managerial and operational support to the COP, assisting in areas including work planning, performance management, continuous learning, and strategic communications. This includes working closely with Abt’s home office, COP and project leads to develop work plans and monitor activity timelines.
• Ensure the technical team focuses on achieving overall project objectives, annual work plan and targets, and key ad hoc activities.
• Support reporting, update and implementation of the technical strategies, identifying technical assistance needs, and mobilizing required technical resources and staff.
• Responsible for enhancing complementarity of project efforts, including by fostering information sharing and collaboration among team members.
• Lead and oversee all technical assistance, including those delivered by subcontractors and grantees, across the priority technical areas.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan (AMELP)
• Support a culture of learning and adaptive management by contributing to data analysis and applying key learnings to adapt program activities as appropriate.
• Together with the COP, ensure that the project complies with USAID rules and regulations and that activities meet program targets.
• With the COP, work closely and maintain positive relationships with USAID officials, implementing partners, regional organizations, and other stakeholders in support of activity goals.
• Provide guidance and training to managers and staff to achieve activity objectives and intermediate results.

What We Value

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Economic Growth, International Development, or a related field required; Master’s Degree highly desirable
• Minimum of 9 years of progressively responsible experience in project management and implementation, with at least 3 years in a senior supervisory capacity overseeing projects or initiatives similar in size and scope
• Excellent interpersonal, diplomacy, and leadership skills, including the ability to manage high-level relationships and motivate subordinates
• USAID project management experience at senior management level highly preferred
• Demonstrated technical expertise in a combination of the following: agricultural development and market systems development; enabling environment for private sector investment in agriculture; equitable access to market systems for women, youth, and marginalized communities; climate and economic resilience; and agricultural research and extension systems
• Demonstrated experience in adaptive management and program design
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with U.S. and foreign government counterparts
• Knowledge of Nigeria’s agricultural markets and the obstacles inhibiting competitiveness and resilience
• Knowledge of inclusion of marginalized populations (highly preferred)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required
• Nigerian nationals are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date
16th March, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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What We Value

• Master’s Degree in Business, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Economic Growth, International Development, or related field;
• Excellent interpersonal, diplomacy, and leadership skills, including the ability to manage high-level relationships and motivate staff;
• Minimum of 15 years progressively responsible experience in a related field, including executive level management experience in a project or firm;
• Demonstrated technical expertise in a combination of the following: small and medium enterprise (SME) development, SME access to finance, agribusiness development, impact investing, financial advisory services, financial markets, financial sector inclusion, banking, business development, economic growth, and high-value employment opportunities;
• Knowledge of Nigeria’s agricultural markets and the obstacles inhibiting SMEs and the financial service sector to drive innovation, economic growth, and create jobs;
• Demonstrated experience in adaptive management and program design;
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with U.S., foreign government counterparts and experience with USAID is preferred; and
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required; knowledge of House or Yoruba preferred.
• Nigeran nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online