MINISTRY OF LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES MULTI-SECTORAL MINING INTEGRATED PROJECT(MMlP)

Recognising that the challenges of illegal mining are multifaceted, the Govemment of Ghana has prepared the Multi-Sectoral Mining Integrated Project (MMIP) as an integrated approach to addressing illegal mining and its associated negative impacts on society. This approach relies on more than just militant and combat actions in the mining communities. It combines a "Legislation, Enforcement, Civil, Integrated and Technological Approach (LECITA)" as a sustainable and structured but regimented conjoint concept which will encompass multi-stakeholders in dealing with the illegal mining menace. The Project will be planned and implemented for five years, aimed at sanitising illegal small-scale mining activities referred to as galamsey.

Subsequently, Cabinet approved the Project Appraisal & Implementation Document (PAID) under the MMIP for Implementation. The overall project development objective is to improve the management of artisanal small-scale mining in Ghana to ensure that its contribution to socio-economic development is felt within the mining communities through sustainable mining practices, minimizing its negative impact on the environment.

To this end, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians for appointment into the under-listed Specialist Position under the Ghana Multi-sectoral Mining Integrated Project (MMIP).

Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (REF NO. MMIP/SP/OO8/MEP)

Duties / Responsibilities

The monitoring and evaluation specialist will be responsible for leading and guiding the development and implementation of a project monitoring and evaluation system the development and implementation of a project monitoring and evaluation system with stakeholder participation and will report directly monitoring and evaluation system with stakeholder participation and will report directly to the Project Coordinator.

The functions of the M&E Specialist will cover but not limited to the following:

• Relate closely with the PC to design and implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems for the MMIP that will also capture project indicators for the purposes of monitoring project performance and eventual evaluation
• Support the Project Coordinator in the Planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluation of the Project based on the lessons learnt
• Establish an effective monitoring and evaluation system for the MMIP
• Work with appropriate institution/stakeholder, i.e the child Protection Gender Specialist to develop indicators for child protection, gender and environment
• Develop and maintain partnerships with civil society organisations to assist in the monitoring and evaluation of the project
• Assist the project Co-ordinator by leading the process to generate and prepare annual reports on quarterly, half yearly and annual basis for onward submission to the steering committee which will eventually form the basis of the M&E report to the funding agencies
• Prepare semi-annual monitoring reports on all aspects of project implementation
• Train staff of implementing agencies in the monitoring and evaluation system of the project
• Develop simple reporting formats to be used in collecting data by the implementing agencies
• Supervise data collation, entry and generation of analyzed data and information on all M&E activities
• Collaborate with other focal persons for timely submission of data in the form and format required for reporting
• Support the design and execution of baseline surveys in the project area
• Ensure that all service provider contracts include specifications for internal monitoring and reporting and the penalties for failure to report as specified
• Plan for regular opportunities to identify lessons learned and implications for the project's next steps
• Prepare reports on M&E findings, as required, working closely with the financial specialist, technical staff and implementing partners
• Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of M&E and to identify where adaptations might be needed
• Guide the regular sharing of the outputs of M&E findings with project staff, implementing agencies and primary stakeholders
• Check that monitoring data are discussed in the appropriate forum and in a timely fashion in terms of implications for future actions. If necessary, create such discussion forums to fill any pages

Qualification Required & Experience

• A second Degree in any relevant discipline with not less than 7 years experience in monitoring and evaluation
• Capacity to work under tight deadlines and to handle potentially controversial and/or very sensitive issue that require clarity, accuracy and speedy responses
• Familiarity with the current mining situation in Ghana, familiar with existing policies, environmental challenges and relevant structures, as well as competence in Ghanaian languages is desirable
• Must have excellent computing skills
• Membership of a professional body will be an advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested Ghanaians with the above qualification and experience should submit their applications at the Front Desk; Reception, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and fill in the relevant Application Submission Form. Applications with detailed CVs, photocopies of certificates, Referees and other relevant documents should be addressed to:

The Chief Director
Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
P.O. Box MB 212
Ministries, Accra

Telephone: 0246-621389 / 0578-481988

Closing Date: 31 May, 2018

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.