FHI 360 Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Specialist Jobs in Ghana
FHI 360 Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Specialist Jobs in Ghana
OverviewThe MEL Specialist will play a lead role in the design and implementation of a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plan by developing appropriate indicators, implementing systems to safeguard the collection and management of program data, and recommending changes to annual work plans or data collection techniques as needed.
The MEL Specialist will also train project staff and liaise with USAID/Ghana on M&E reporting requirements and program learning strategies.
This is a full-time position based in Tamale Ghana for a duration of five years.
Ghanaian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. Availability of the position is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360.
Key Responsibilities
Design the project M&E system and related tools, clearly identifying performance indicators, users, and the utility of the data and information.
Liaise with USAID Ghana and adapt M&E tools as necessary to meet program and donor needs over the life of activity.
Oversee design of survey methods, data collection processes, and data quality assessments.
Train program staff, supervise M&E activities, and safeguard data capture and management processes.
Oversee the application of Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) principles to inform program implementation and management.
Engage staff, government, partners, USAID, and other key stakeholders in identifying project learning opportunities.
Analyze project data and advise program management on needed program
revisions.
Contribute to written performance reports for the donor and other interested parties
Work with grantees and partners to ensure accurate information flow, including guidance and support on grantee data collection, measurement, and reporting
Minimum Requirements
Master's degree preferred or its international equivalent in social science, management, international development, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field preferred; or a bachelor’s degree and two additional years of work experience.
Minimum of 8 years of related work experience, with experience managing and implementing monitoring and evaluation and learning systems for donor-funded programs, preferably within multi-sector programs in Ghana or similar country contexts.
Demonstrated abilities in qualitative and quantitative M&E methodologies, knowledge management and organizational learning, survey and research tool design, data collection and statistical analysis, qualitative research, and dissemination of results.
Experience coordinating with governments and/or local NGOs, as well as with local communities, in the design and implementation of surveys and other data collection techniques.
Proven interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to effectively use statistical analysis software such as STATA and SPSS.
Experience on the use of M&E systems to support a learning agenda and evolve a theory of change to maximize impact.
Oral and written fluency in English.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; FHI 360 Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Specialist Jobs in Ghana
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