Company Profile

Institute of Social Research and Development (ISRAD) is a non-profit local development organization that has been providing development services in Ghana. It was founded to undertake integrated development research, design and manage development programmes to improve the lives of people. Since its inception, ISRAD has implemented various projects in the northern part of Ghana.

ISRAD is currently seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for an anticipated project focused on Behavior Change Communication (BCC) initiative for the promotion of the use of microscopes and/or RDTS for malaria diagnosis.

Position Summary

The M&E Officer is responsible for the operation of the Project M&E System at the national level

•   Provide assistance and support to program staff in all aspect of BCC development, implementation and evaluation
•   Assist in writing reports and documenting success stories relating to project interventions

Primary Responsibilities
Grant and/or Program Management Support

•   Support all M&E initiatives for assigned grant(s)/project(s) including monitoring data quality, tracking the progress of activities, and contributing to staff capacity building initiatives as necessary

System Development

•   The M&E Officer will support the M&E Specialist as well as the Program Manager in all data collection, analysis, and learning activities to help ensure accountability and efficiency. S/he will provide technical field support to the M&E unit, within the POD department.
•   The M&E Officer will work closely with Program teams to assess field conditions, support capacity building initiatives, and facilitate the collection of quality data under the supervision of the
•   Support M&E Specialist and Program Manager in creating a framework and procedures for the monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
•   Assist the M&E Specialist and Program Manager in proposing strategies to increase data use and demand amongst Program staff.
•   Support project/program staff on ways to properly document, organize and capture program progress.
•   Draft tools and their revisions as well as data collection procedures under the supervision of the M&E Specialist (eg. logical framework, project performance tracking, indicators, data flow chart, M&E manuals)
•   Support the M&E Manager in reviewing the performance of existing management information systems to help identify potential modifications or resources.

Data Management and Analysis

•   Keep abreast of developments in grant/program changes and progress in order to advise and recommend tools and strategies to increase program performances and results.
•   Suggest ways to facilitate data collection and the flow of data within Program field
teams.
•   Identify strengths and weaknesses in existing data collection and management systems and propose solutions along with the M&E Specialist.
•   Perform regular field visits to ensure the quality of data collected by Programs and to verify the accuracy of reported data.
•   Analyse changes and patterns in KPI indicator data and performance reports in order to support Program staff and/or the M&E Specialist
•   Support the M&E Specialist to ensure that donor, partner, and Senior Management data queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner.
•   Support and participate in program and project evaluations

Communication and Reporting

•   Support M&E Manager and Grants Manager in reviewing donor reports to ensure high quality reports are submitted on time for this grant/program.
•   Assist Program Development/Grants Management in establishing log frames, M&E work plans, and targets during the drafting donor project proposals as well as throughout project implementation
•   Review and analyse weekly reports with the M&E Manager to identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation and to enhance quality of reporting

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Information Management, Project Management, Public Health, or other relevant academic background (essential), Master’s Degree (desirable)
•   1 to 3 years of Monitoring and Evaluation experience (essential)
•   Good level of proficiency in Windows Excel and quantitative analysis
•   Ability to design M&E tools, surveys, surveillance systems, and evaluations
•   Demonstrated ability to train and build capacity of others
•   Strong interpersonal skills
•   Experience in a non-governmental organization or in the United Nations (desirable)

Experience

•   Extensive experience with the design, development and implementation of M&E frameworks and in-depth knowledge of M&E concepts and tools including baseline surveys, logframes, theories of change, use of performance monitoring indicators and impact assessments
•   Evidence of applying different quantitative research techniques (e.g. statistical analysis, sample survey design) and qualitative research techniques (e.g. focus groups, workshops, case studies);
•   Experience overseeing reporting systems and providing feedback on progress reports;
•   Experience documenting results and “lessons learned” to help improve and fine-tune project implementation;
•   Demonstrable experience providing technical assistance, guidance and training to project stakeholders;

Personal Attributes

•   Strong analytical, organisational, planning and problem solving skills, with high attention to detail;
•   Strong verbal and written communication and reporting skills;
•   Excellent relationship-building and communication skills: ability to interface with both internal and external stakeholders in a culturally sensitive manner;
•   Ability to share skills and knowledge with others;
•   Ability to use ICT and social communication media;
•   Ability to work effectively within a team of local and international experts; yet also able to work individually with limited supervision;
•   Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment under challenging conditions; and Functional use of statistical software, particularly excel and SPSS for data analysis

Contract Duration:
Initially 1 year, subject to performance review by Director of Programmes
Desired start date: 1st June, 2014

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants are kindly requested to send their applications in English in the form of a one page letter and a current CV describing their experience, qualifications and three reference contacts by email.

Emails should be sent to the Programme Director at hnyari@isradghana.org with copy to contact@isradghana.org

Closing Date: 20 May, 2014

•   Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews scheduled in Accra
•   Applicants should indicate in the subject line of the email: M&E Officer Position.