MONITORING EVALUATION AND LEARNING SPECIALIST

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Plan international Ghana is looking to employ the services of a highly skilled, experienced and qualified professional to join its ranks in the role of Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist.

The position will support the implementation of project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning plans. The MEL specialist will play a vital role in supporting the Ghana Programmes by supporting the Project reporting responsibilities to project funders and the ongoing generation of evidence on the efficacy and impact of the project.

ABOUT YOU

The MEL Specialist will report to the Project Lead for the project. The MEL Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of monitoring and evaluation related to the project including quality assurance and programme improvement and meeting projects evaluation requirements. The role will involve managing the design and implementation of the M&E Framework and Evaluation Strategy and managing the project database and mobile data collection system. The MEL Specialist will contribute to Project reports and lead in the documentation and dissemination of lessons learnt, as well as the identification of areas of improvement. The MEL Specialist will manage a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator and coordinate a team of field level Coordinators for data collection.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of a University Degree and a Master degree in Development Studies, Econometrics, Statistics, Social Sciences or other relevant qualifications from a recognized university
• At least 5 years proven experience work with NGOs on interventions aimed at improving learning gains in basic schools
• Previous experience of Monitoring and Evaluation, including logical frameworks, M&E frameworks and monitoring and evaluation strategies
• Previous experience of data collection and using mobile data collection software
• Previous experience of managing a small remote team
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques
• Coaching and mentoring skills for building the capacity of partner organizations in M&E and learning
• Proven experience in facilitating and delivering various trainings using participatory approaches.
• Capacity building experience in project design, implementation, reporting, and evaluation.

Key skills & Competencies

• Strong project monitoring and evaluation skills
• Highly functional knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other ICT skills required
• Skills in report writing
• Excellent English language skills, including reading, writing, speaking and listening
• Data analysis (quantitative and qualitative)

Personal Attributes

• Self-starter and team player with high standards
• Ability to multi task and work under some level of pressure
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment and with multi- and interdisciplinary teams
• Very organised and attention to detail
• The ability to multi-task and cope with a degree of pressure at peak times

Desirable

• Previous experience of using Salesforce as a database
• Knowledge in Education programming and working with remote partners is an advantage
• Knowledge and experience working on CBE or similar programmes is an added advantage
• Proven experience conducting remote monitoring with GES staff
• Familiarity with current trends in education

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Location: Accra

Type of Role: Monitoring & Evaluation

Reports to: Project Lead

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date: 23rd July, 2024

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

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