The Local Governance and Decentralization Program (LOGODEP) is a five year USAID-funded program with a mandate to cover 22 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghana’s Western Region.  Our work is underpinned by USAID/Ghana’s Strategic Objective 5, “Strengthened Democratic and Decentralized Governance through Civic Involvement.”  LOGODEP is being implemented by MSI, an international development consultancy company based in Washington, DC, in collaboration with SNV, a Dutch development organization with strong presence and experience in Ghana.

We work in 5 MMDAs to: (a) Increased capacity of Citizens’ Groups to Monitor Local Government; (b) Integrated Development Planning to Increase Internally Generated Funds; and (c) National Guidelines for Comprehensive Planning Established.
This contract ends in 31st July 2015.

Job Summary

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of the M&E Plans and leading all M&E activities in LOGODEP five target Districts, in coordination with the Performance Monitoring Specialist based in Washington DC. Specifically, the M&E Specialist will serve as the point person for data collection and reporting.

Primary responsibilities:

•   Assist in conducting data quality assessments.
•   Assist in conducting activity-level performance analyses.
•   Assist in the development of M&E Plans.
•   Assist in the development of data collection plans, data collection instruments, and schedules.
•   Collect and collate project data.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least a Master’s Degree in social sciences, development, economics, statistics or related field.
•   A minimum 5 years of post-graduate work experience in a relevant professional field.
•   Demonstrated experience with PMP.
•   Experience in selecting performance indicators, including data collection and analysis.
•   Knowledge and understanding of USAID development programs, its partners, and monitoring and evaluation processes.
•   Ability to multi-task and work under demanding deadlines.
•   Excellent English communication skills (writing and speaking).

Location: Takoradi

How To Apply For The Job

A detailed job profile is available upon request from the LOGODEP office Takoradi (PLOT No 42, Airport Ridge) or please email:

logodep@msi-ghana.com

Typed applications with CV, and details of three referees to reach the LOGODEP Program Management Unit by 15th August, 2014 addressed to: logodep@msi-ghana.com or delivered to MSI, DTD PLT 42, Airport Ridge, Takoradi.

Closing Date: 15 August, 2014

•   The right not to make an appointment is reserved.
•   Interviews will be held in Takoradi in August 2014..
•   NOTE: ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED