JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties/Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with Program Coordinator[s] and Team Leaders of program clusters to ensure effective and timely reporting of M&E information; ensuring all MEL records are up-to-date before the end of the reporting period to enable correct and timely narrative reports;
- Develop/adopt an integrated database of all program/projects and ensure accountability through regular data updates, and data integrity;
- Track the performance of the project activities and outputs against expected results and adjust implementation processes to ensure projects are progressing towards the intended outcomes;
- Develop M&E plans for all projects and proposals and ensure the same is followed up during implementation;
- Ensure all projects/programs have updated work plans and performance management plans (PMPs) in tandem with all approved proposals, regularly reviewing and updating them as needed;
- Provide alerts to the respective Team Leaders on corrective actions required to avoid delays in the implementation of projects activities, including flagging operational issues and risks requiring timely actions;
- Ensure that cross-cutting issues of inclusivity such as SDGs, gender, age, and disability are effectively addressed/mainstreamed in all project implementation;
- Develop and improve knowledge-sharing and learning mechanisms for the organization;
- Analyze the impact of projects and promote learning by documentation of best practices. Use this information to support decision-making processes;
- Track program progress, projects’ expenditure against approved budgets, anticipate any deviations and recommend and act on relevant and required adjustments;
- Monitor all project activities, expenditures, and progress towards achieving value for money
- Monitor the sustainability of project results for securing multi-year grants;
- Suggest strategies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the projects/programs by identifying bottlenecks in completing activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks;
- Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual progress on all project activities to the Program Coordinator[s];
- Provide inputs, information, and statistics for quarterly, annual, and other reports to the Program’s Coordinator;
- Assist the Program Coordinator[s] in preparing relevant reports;
- Ensure accurate quality narrative and financial reports are submitted promptly and by donor requirements;
- Assist project personnel with M&E tools as well as support them in their use
- Perform other duties as required;
Corporate Competencies
- Integrity by modeling CDD-Ghana’s values and ethical standards;
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of CDD-Ghana
- Displays cultural, gender, religion and age sensitivity and adaptability
Functional Competencies
- Organizes and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources, and multiple reporting relationships;
- Extensive knowledge in Results-Based Management (RBM);
- In-depth knowledge in web-based M&E systems;
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral): Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, respectful and helpful relations with donors and project staff
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Demonstrates strong oral, written, and presentation skills
Experience
- At least five years’ experience in the design and implementation of Results-Based Management for development projects implemented by national/international and local NGOs/donors/funding agencies;
- Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis, and production of reports;
- Demonstrated experience of statistical packages and data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, Excel Strata) and advanced computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, and databases are a must);
- Strong training & facilitation skills.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in written and spoken English
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
