JOB ROLE:  MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER

REPORTING TO: CHIEF OF PARTY

ASSOCIATES:   CIVIL SOCIETY ADVISOR, FINANCE & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

JOB SUMMARY

The individual in this role will be responsible for successfully planning and implementing the monitoring and evaluation component of the People for Health Project (P4H). The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is responsible for documenting and disseminating program successes and will also be responsible for designing and conducting operations research. She/he will oversee the design, development and implementation of the Performance Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (PMMEP) to capture project performance and results, including baseline study, routine data reporting, midterm evaluation and all monitoring processes and outcomes evaluation. She/he will be a member of the P4H Project Coordinating Unit (PCU).

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership to ensure the project has a strong Monitoring and Evaluation system.

• Lead the development and implementation of the project Performance Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (PMMEP)

• Support for the implementation and on-going development of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) processes and systems.

• Timely monitoring and measurement of changes in conditions due to project interventions

• Measure progress against indicators in line with the MEL framework and project log frame.

• Assist with the development of a strategy for identifying, and disseminating learning.

• Provide support to Chief of Party in the completion of baseline, mid-term and end line evaluations.

• Ensure all monitoring, evaluation and research activities are conducted in line with agreed ethical principles, and consistently promote downwards accountability to project beneficiaries.

• Document good practice and actively share learning, including supporting the collation of a final project syntheses evaluation

• Build and develop the capacity of project team for monitoring, evaluating and reporting their effectiveness in implementing the project by providing orientation, technical training, coaching and support.

• Design and undertake M&E training workshops to strengthen potential skill gaps in implementing the project MEL frameworks.

• Represent the project in USAID related M&E activities.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of first degree in Statistics, Social Sciences or related discipline. A Master’s degree in a related field will be a plus.

• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience with commensurate responsibility (preferably with an NGO or development agency)

• Experience with statistical packages (i.e. SPSS or STATA)

• Excellent knowledge and use of data management systems

• Strong writing  and public presentation skills

• Must have strong communication and  interpersonal skills

• Ability to develop and carry out work plans and solve problems independently

• Must pay attention to detail

• Self-motivated and able to meet tight deadlines

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite

• Comfortable with team-oriented approach 

 Interested applicants should submit CV and cover letter to the

HR Manager, A 28 Regimanuel Estates, Nungua Barrier, Sakumono, Accra.

Email: career@sendwestafrica.org 

Kindly use the title of the position as the subject line. 

SEND GHANA is an equal opportunity employer. Women and Persons Living with Disability (PWDs) are particularly encouraged to apply

Deadline for submission: Tuesday, 15th August, 2017