Job Descriptions
Responsibilities
MEAL Strategy and Implementation
- Support the CP to identify and pursue strategic opportunities for program development, expansion, etc.
- Support the CP to develop and implement a MEAL system establishing MEAL as a core competency for projects and CP growth
- Program & Project MEAL System Designing
- Lead in planning and implementation of MEAL systems for projects, ensuring alignment with WaterAid's PMER Core Procedures, MEAL System, MEAL policy and guidelines.
- Oversee the integration and management of digital tools for data collection, ensuring smooth operation and alignment with the WaterAid’s Ghana’s ICT4MEAL strategy. Program & Project Monitoring
- Hold regular project reflection meetings and data quality assessments and ensure effective use of monitoring data for adaptive management.
- Ensure effective Post Implementation Monitoring Surveys to evaluate the sustainability of WASH projects. Project & Program Evaluations
- Implement/execute project evaluations, ensuring the reliability of data and integrating community feedback into program/project improvements. MEAL Budgets and Human Resources
- Support management of Project MEL budgets, ensuring resources effective allocation of resource for project MEAL activities.
- Support the development of MEAL competencies within partners and communities providing training and coaching partner’s staff and community members. Accountability
- Enhance community involvement in MEAL processes, ensuring that projects meet donor and organizational MEAL standards.
- Leads the preparation of MEAL sections in donor reports and contribute to program result-based reporting.
- Support preparation of program/Learning sections of PPR reports, half-yearly, and annual update, and support Global Performance Monitoring Framework reporting
Learning for Improving Program Quality
- Support identification of opportunities for projects improvement based on MEAL findings.
- Support the development and facilitation of MEAL capacity-building sessions for staff and partners, fostering a culture of learning.
- Support the planning and implementation of CP Annual MEAL P
Essential skills
- Degree in Development Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Research, Quantitative Analysis, or a closely related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in MEAL, with a minimum of 3 years in a role within an NGO, preferably in an international context.
- Proven track record of working with major donors such as USAID, UN, GAC, BMGF, showcasing adeptness in meeting diverse funding requirements.
- Ability in drafting funding proposals and reports, with a clear articulation of project impacts in line with donor expectations.
- Proficiency in modern MEAL technologies, including database management and statistical software like AI, Geographic Information Systems, SPSS, EPI-Info, Access, R and Excel.
- Strong experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative research, with knowledge of sampling techniques to ensure data reliability and validity.
- Demonstrated capacity in implementing MEAL, including the working of consultants.
- Proven effectiveness in facilitating training and building the capacity of partners and community members.
- Commitment to using innovative techniques and tools to drive MEAL effectiveness and efficiency.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and with various partners to foster a supportive work environment.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana
Job Overview
Location
Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana