Job Title: Programme Officer : Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
Location: Accra, Ghana
Job Description
• Coordinate the creation of robust procedures for monitoring and evaluation of project activities;
• Develop the overall portfolio of monitoring and evaluation activities by: clarifying responsibilities;
• preparing work plans; and consulting on a detailed budget for the monitoring and evaluation;
• Idefining and implementing key project performance indicators (KPI) as well as monitoring them throughout the duration of the projects;
• Assist Program staff and the Project Managers in clarifying project information needs and proposing strategies to increase data collection and data use;
• Work with the Program Team to develop tools and data collection procedures including, but not limited to logical frameworks, performance tracking tools, indicators, data flow charts, and M&E manuals;
• Support the development of project proposals and ensure that the causal logic clearly captures the objectives, indicators and expected outcomes of projects and programs;
• Oversee and execute monitoring and evaluation exercises included in the programs and projects documents with focus on external impacts and internal lessons learned;
• Perform regular field visits to ensure the quality of data collected by Programs Team and verify the accuracy of reported data;
• Identify and formulate lessons learned and document best practices from evaluations and studies to be integrated into project reports
• Consolidate learning from evaluation activities and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into Programme implementation
• Prepare consolidated progress reports
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned
Qualifications and Competencies:
• University Degree, preferably in Development Studies, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Statistics, or other related field;
• At least 4 years work experience in monitoring and evaluation of projects;
• Extensive experience with monitoring program implementation using qualitative and
quantitative approaches;
• Commitment to social justice and gender equity.
• Demonstrable experience in mentoring
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent ICT skills;
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• strong leadership and teamwork skills
• Confident, honest and trustworthy
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Ability to work without or with little supervision.
• Ability to think on one’s feet
How to apply: Applicants are required to submit a cover letter (max 1 page) and curriculum vitae (max 3 pages) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by midnight on the 26th November 2024.
Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted
