JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Accountabilities:
- ·Leads implementation of the projects Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, including any revisions needed over the life of the project (LOP).
- ·Leads and supports the design of MEL processes and tools (i.e. pre- and post- tests, focus group interview protocols, community survey tools, and baseline, mid-term, and end-line survey instruments) and establishes processes that promote effective data utilization.
- ·Adjusts data collection, analysis, and dissemination methods, as needed, over LOP.
- ·Leads tracking of performance and sentinel indicators, flagging trends which could affect implementation and warrant wider discussion with management team and/or partners.
- ·Develops high quality quantitative and qualitative methods and participatory methodologies to monitor data quality; work with country projects appropriate feedback mechanisms to assess whether issue and project-level approaches are effective.
- ·Collaborates with potential data collection firms and liaises with funders on design of tools and modifications to MEL system.
- ·Provides high quality and timely submission of all required project MEL reports, including documentation of success stories, analysis of data for indicator calculation, summary of qualitative findings, etc.
- ·Contributes to written performance reports for funder and other program deliverables.
- ·Collaborates closely with counterparts from FHI 360’s staff and offices in all aspects listed above.
- Drafts content for client technical reports and creates technical content (e.g., reports, presentations, manuscripts).
- Develops in-depth knowledge of quality standards through formalized system that documents processes, procedures, and responsibilities for achieving quality policies and objectives.
- Prepares reports and papers summarizing project results and analyzing data sets and technical assessment findings. Establishes and maintains SOW and budget tracking systems.
- Coordinates and direct MEL activities to meet client/funder and regulatory requirements
Applied Knowledge and Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices with project management, process development and execution.
- Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
- Strong consultative skills.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of projects.
- Ability to motivate, influences, and collaborates with others.
- Ability to build positive local working relationships with international donors, government officials, local communities and relevant UN agencies.
Education
- Masters’s degree or its international equivalent in social science, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field.
- Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.
Experience
- Requires 6+ years of relevant experience managing data collection and technical assistance experience.
- Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private company. Local experience with NGOs in Ghana is preferred
- Experience managing and executing monitoring and evaluation activities for donor-funded programs, including experience monitoring and evaluating policy reform and/or capacity development activities.
- Demonstrated abilities in qualitative and quantitative M&E methodologies appropriate to system-level change processes.
- Experience coordinating with governments, ministries, and/or local NGOs, as well as local communities, for design and implementation of surveys and other data collection techniques, including those that address capacity weaknesses, preferred.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English,
- Knowledge of local language/s of Ghana is preferred
- Applicants must have the legal authorization to work in Ghana
- Locals are encouraged to apply
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
, East Gonja Municipal District, Savannah Region, Ghana, Savannah Region, Ghana
Job Overview
Location
, East Gonja Municipal District, Savannah Region, Ghana, Savannah Region, Ghana
