{USAID Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Bachelors Degree, 5 years,09 Jun-2016};

The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking a highly motivated and qualified person for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist in the Regional Program Office (RPO) of USAID/West Africa. The primary purpose of this position is to perform Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (ME&L), and reporting functions for the Mission. The incumbent serves as a principal ME&L advisor to the Mission including its Development Objective (DO) teams in the conception, design, development and implementation of ME&L systems for the USAID/WA development program.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform ME&L and reporting functions for the Mission. The incumbent serves as a principal ME&L advisor to the Mission including its Development Objective (DO) teams in the conception, design, development and implementation of ME&L systems for the USAID/WA development program.

MJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: % OF TIME

A. Advise and Support the Mission on ME&L Policy, Guidance, Systems and Overall Approach- 20%

•   Provide guidance to all Mission personnel on all aspects of USAID and Mission’s policy and the Mission’s strategy related monitoring, evaluation and learning.
•   Ensure that the Mission-wide Performance Management Plan (PMP), a key component of the RDCS, is an effective and well-documented plan that adequately measures progress and accomplishments under the Mission’s portfolio. Coordinate input from all technical offices to the PMP. Facilitate use of the PMP as a tool by senior management for decisions.
•   Ensure DO teams understand and implement the Mission ME&L approach including the concept and practice of the Collaboration, Learning and Adapting (CLA) methodology, which enables the Mission to remain flexible in program implementation.
•   Participate in the design of new Project Appraisal Documents (PAD) and activities, particularly related to the setting of goals, objectives, targets, anticipated results and monitoring and evaluation plans. Ensure PAD and activity ME&L plans align with Regional Development Cooperative Strategy (RDCS) ME&L approaches.
•   In consultation with the DO teams, maintain a schedule for all monitoring and evaluation activities and ensure that they are carried out in a timely manner.
•   Review and provide written comments, in consultation with DO teams, on contractor and grantee annual work plans and activity monitoring and evaluation plans to ensure that activities and targets in the work plans support the indicators and anticipated results as included in the relevant PMP.
•   Make sure that all technical teams possess adequate expertise in the areas of performance measurement and that activity managers in each DO team receive adequate training. The incumbent in coordination with the ME&L Team Leader provides the necessary training.
•   Ensure that partners understand USAID’s strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation concepts, and support partners in developing M&E plans and meeting other M&E needs.
•   Assist with the deployment of Mission-wide Geographic information Systems to support technical offices.
•   Perform other miscellaneous duties related to supporting DO Teams, as assigned.

B. Guide Effective Performance Monitoring Including Data Quality, Tracking and Reporting – 30%

•   Assess the quality of performance data for all of the technical sectors’ performance indicators through designing, developing and implementing a system of surveys and instruments to collect data, analyzing the survey data, and writing Data Quality Assessment reports, including presenting survey results to DO Teams; thus ensuring compliance with Agency policy. This may include site visits to regional institutions and stakeholders entrusted with public statistics, other donors, and USAID/WA contractors and grantees to ascertain that their M&E systems adequately support the DO teams’ M&E plans and that data provided are of sufficient quality to support informed decision-making.
•   Provide expertise while leading the data quality assurance process as well as reporting on compliance with USG policy and regulatory requirements. Provide guidance to the Mission, client Missions other USG agencies, regional stakeholders and implementing partners concerning M&E systems and issues.
•   Manage as required, the Mission’s computerized database(s) for tracking achievements against development objectives and intermediate results, and for preparing the annual Performance Plan and Report (PPR) for USAID/Washington.
•   Conduct periodic field visits to monitor activities of implementing partners in coordination with technical offices and assess progress; identifies and anticipates implementation problems; and works with technical officers and partners to make the most effective use of available program resources.

C. Advise DO teams on Evaluations: 30%

•   Coordinate with Contracting Officer Representatives/Agreement Officer Representatives (COR/AOR) or activity managers in charge of the Mission’s third party ME&L capacity building awards to ensure that teams adequately use these resources.
•   Serve as a resource and provide support to technical teams on Mission evaluation processes including evaluation design, scope of work development, evaluation implementation and management, data collection management and evaluation data use.
•   Manage evaluation activities (where appropriate) and support technical offices in evaluation process from start to completion. Create and chair evaluation selection committees; provide guidance to external teams of technical experts; participate in evaluation execution and final report writing.
•   Ensure evaluation excellence, adherence to, and implementation of the Agency’s Evaluation Policy to improve the quality and relevance of evaluations conducted with USAID funds.
•   Ensure that evaluation recommendations are used in new Mission procurements and project designs.
•   Manage evaluation data and facilitate the use of and importation of evaluation data to inform decision making processes and support technical offices with the ability to visualize, analyze and better use evaluation data products.

D. Support Collaboration, Learning and Adapting (CLA) in the Mission 20%

•   Analyze and interpret, in conjunction with Mission Contract Officer COR/AORs, activity data to better understand implications of performance data for the activity, how to use it effectively for decision-making, management purposes, informing new program designs and supporting the CLA approach.
•   Participate in and play a significant role in leading and designing Mission semi-annual Portfolio Reviews to demonstrate progress in achieving results.
•   In collaboration with DO Teams and other RPO staff, support learning and/or collaboration events to promote learning among stakeholders in the region, including the dissemination of lessons and best practices.

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

•   Education: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences such as political science, sociology, economics international development or Monitoring and Evaluation is required.
•   Prior Work Experience: A minimum of Five (5) to seven (7) years professional experience in monitoring and evaluating development projects is required. At least five (5) years of professional experience in the area of monitoring and evaluation. This should include developing performance management plans, selecting indicators and developing targets, conducting evaluations, surveys, assessments, designing log frames and other tasks related to ME&L and at least five (5) years of experience with reporting on project activities is required. This should include writing quarterly reports, project success stories, final reports, and other reporting tasks. Significant work experience which demonstrates a strong understanding of computer systems, in particular database used to track results and other programmatic information is required.
•   Language Proficiency: Excellent English Language (written and oral skills) and ability to write technical documents in English, to concisely summarize complex ideas and to edit work is required. English Language proficiency will be tested.
•   Job Knowledge: Must have advanced knowledge of ME&L key concepts, systems and procedures, particularly as they relate to USAID reporting; data collection and information sharing; financial management; database systems; basic development practices and knowledge of development challenges and historical context for West Africa. Understanding of information needed to effectively design projects and perform rigorous project monitoring and evaluation. Possess highly developed analytical skills and basic knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, preferably on development projects.
Skills and Abilities: The incumbent must have superior data collection; analysis, writing and presentation and communication skills. The ability to obtain, evaluate and interpret factual data and prepare precise, accurate and complete report is required. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships across government entities, donor organizations, bilateral and multilateral agencies and private sector organizations. Must have proven, cross-cultural and interpersonal skills; exceptional computer skills, and knowledge of software program applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Environmental Research Systems Institute (ESRI), ArcGIS and other database software and word processing programs. Must have strong ability to facilitate learning, collaborate in a team environment and work independently to achieve Mission Objective. Must have effective communication skills to present and advocate ME&L concepts such as evaluation policies, data quality practices etc. to USAID staff and implementing partners (IPs). Strong writing skills are required to prepare regular and ad hoc reports, project document and briefing papers. Must have ability to work in a team environment,

SALARY RANGE: (GH¢56,457.00 – GH¢84,698.00 p.a.)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants must submit a signed cover letter, relevant certificates and CV with references to:

Regional Executive Office
USAID/West Africa
P.O. Box 1630, Accra

Or by Email to:

acpersonnel@usaid.gov

Note: When submitting your application via email, start the subject line with the position title. Failure to state this and submit signed letter with relevant documents will disqualify applicant.

Closing Date: 09 June, 2016

NOTE: ALL U.S. AND NON-GHANAIAN CITIZENS, WHO ARE NOT FAMILY MEMBERS OF USG EMPLOYEES OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST AND UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY, MUST ATTACH COPIES OF THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO THEIR APPLICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. NO RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE PROVIDED TO THE JOB LOCATION: ACCRA, GHANA. IF TRANSPORTATION TO ACCRA IS REQUIRED, IT WILL BE THE EMPLOYEE’S RESPONSIBILITY.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

{PYXERA Global,Takoradi,Full-Time, GH,Bachelors Degree, 5 years,25 May-2016};

Job Summary

•   The M&E Specialist will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the project’s M&E framework. The M&E Specialist will also lead the programme’s M&E activities, such as data collection, management & analysis and will contribute to the programme reporting to ensure that reports provide strategic information on programme activities effectiveness.

Purpose of Job

•   To support the programme’s beneficiaries by monitoring and tracking their progress in relation to the development objectives set for them by SCD Programme.

Responsibilities and Tasks

•   Ensure that the project’s logical framework objectives, expected results, performance indicators, means of verification, assumptions and risks are regularly reviewed, up-to-date and effective throughout all levels of the project
•   Design, adapt and apply quantitative and quality tools to assess SCD’s capacity-building efforts (through surveys, interviews, etc)
•   Build and maintain partnerships with clients and stakeholders (particularly USAID)
•   Oversee collection, analysis, and reporting of monitoring data for submission to PYXERA Global HQ and USAID
•   Monitor and report on the progress and performance of SCD through the use of excel databases and Sales force
•   Engage in effective communication with local and international programme staff
•   Convert data into effective and persuasive presentations targeted towards various audiences including management, donors, government, community groups and other counterparts
•   Participate effectively in work plan activities
Undertake regular field visits to ensure compliance and timely execution of monitoring & evaluation activities
•   Ensure data integrity by conducting data quality assessments and/or verifying data

Qualification Required & Experience

•   5+ years of experience in monitoring and evaluating projects
•   Bachelor’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, international development, programme management or related fields. A Master’s degree is a plus
•   Experience with development projects, preferably USAID projects
•   Knowledge in Performance Management Plan (PMP) and measuring of key performance indicators
•   Experience in measuring capacity-building achievements
•   Ghanaian national (Preferred)
•   Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to write effectively and present information in a variety of settings
•   Excellent analytic skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
•   Excellent interpersonal skills

Location: Takoradi

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV/Resume to:

egyimah@pyxeraglobal.org

The subject line of the email please write “Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist”

Closing Date: 25 May, 2016

{World Food Programme,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, N/A,02 Jun-2016};

Duration: 1 year  (renewable)
Post Grade: NOC

Under the supervision of the Head of Programme and the overall supervision of Deputy Country Director, the successful candidate will perform the following duties:

Job Purpose:

•   To manage a multi-faceted Enhanced Nutrition and Value Chains (ENVAC) project, in adherence with WFP and Government of Ghana’s protocols/guidelines and in collaboration with partners.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Develop and inform WFP’s private sector engagement approaches in the context of the ENVAC project.
•   Work directly with two industrial food processors and approximately 30 community level food processors to ensure they obtain necessary financial and technical resources they need to produce SC & SC+ and blended flours that meet the standards for quality, safety, health/nutritional needs of the end users.
•   Provide private sector partners with technical support in the area of market driven approaches; ensure that the project cross cutting theme (gender, environment, M&E) are mainstreamed as appropriate in the overall project implementation spectrum.
•   Assists WFP in the identification, coordination, development of mutual partnerships in the context of the ENVAC project.
•   Direct, organize, plan, and control execution and review of project activities.
•   Oversee the monitoring and evaluation, documentation and reporting of project outcomes.
•   Manage Project Team including staff recruitment, training, and evaluation.
•   Develop and regularly review financial reports related to private sector activities
•   Account for and report on relevant project budget as assigned, ensuring due diligence, transparency, and accuracy in managing finances.
•   Perform any other duties as required

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, preferably with specialization in agribusiness or other field relevant to agro-food value chains development, or first University Degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or trainings/courses.
•   Has strong analytical skills and ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
•   Has taken leadership of implementing programmes
•   Has provided input and informed decisions with regards to public-private sector engagement ventures
•   Fluency in English language

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should submit their applications and Curriculum Vitae stating three (3) references in sealed envelope marked “Programme Policy Officer, NOC, Accra” and sent to the address below or hand-delivered to WFP Office, located after the Fire Service traffic light towards Flair Catering or Kumodzi Hospital.

The Human Resource Unit,
UN World Food Programme
No.7, 7th Rangoon Close, Cantonments
P. O. Box 1423,
Accra, Ghana

Closing Date: 02 June, 2016

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES MEETING THE CRITERIA WILL BE CONTACTED.

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Bachelors Degree, 6 years,09 Jun-2016};

Job Description:

•   Ensure the day to day oversight of NGenIRS-related implementation, managing the smooth interface between NgenIRS, Abt/AIRS and in-country partners including NMCPs, Ministries of Health, PMI, Global Fund and other stakeholders
•   Assist with the promotion of the project, the selection of new countries, the brokering of partnerships and the development of MOUs with NMCPs, Ministries of health and the Global Fund
•   Coordinate and develop content for forecast design workshops for implementing countries
•   Coordinate and develop content for country level and regional workshops for non-focus countries around insecticide planning and forecasting
•   Participate in project planning and semi-annual management review meetings
•   Participate in IRS manufacturer/distributor meetings with insecticide suppliers on country forecasts and production planning as needed

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s Degree (minimum), or masters degree (desirable), in business, administration, Public Health or other relevant field
•   At least six years of professional experience managing operational aspects of large international development projects, preferably USAID or global Fund or other UN funded projects, with significant experience in vector control programmes
•   Strong analytical and computer skills, with an emphasis on budget and financial analysis
•   Experience in logistics, procurement, and supply chain management highly desirable
•   Significant management and supervisory experience
Excellent writing, presentation, computer, interpersonal and organizational skills
•   Experience developing and delivering training preferred
•   Willingness to travel 30-50%

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their non-returnable application, resumes and copies of testimonials to:

recruitment.abtairsgh@gmail.com

Closing Date: 09 June, 2016

{World University Service of Canada (WUSC),Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 5 years,30 May-2016};

Position title: WAGES Project Coordinator, Ghana
Reports to: WAGES Project Director based in (TBD)
Contract term: 2 year contract renewable, starting June 1st, 2016

Background:

World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a Canadian nonprofit organization with a mission to foster human development and global understanding through education and training. We are a network of professionals, students, volunteers, faculty, and community leaders who, together, provide opportunities to some of the world’s most disadvantaged youth. Our programs and services improve access to and quality of education, expand employment opportunities and foster empowerment for youth. We work with and through our southern partners – government, civil society and the private sector. Centre for International Studies in Cooperation (CECI) is a leader within an international network of partners combating poverty and exclusion. Our main area of expertise is in the building of development capacity of local partners in four main areas: sustainable economic
development, food security, human security and emergency response, and gender equality. Present in several countries, the CECI contributes to improving the conditions of thousands of people and changing lives, every day.

WUSC and CECI have formed a consortium led by WUSC for the design and implementation of a West Africa Governance and Economic Sustainability in Extractive Areas (WAGES) project (20162021). WAGES aims to support sustainable, broadbased and inclusive economic development in three countries in West Africa, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Guinea. WAGES will contribute to inclusive local economic development by contributing to the creation of jobs, especially for women and youth, reducing poverty and generating revenues for local businesses. WAGES will support gender equality by strengthening women’s ability to participate in community decisionmaking processes, increasing women’s access to marketrelevant and business development skills training, and ensuring that women benefit from new employment opportunities generated by the project.

Nature and Scope:

The Project Coordinator is responsible for the strategic and operational implementation of WAGES project in Ghana. The incumbent manages relationships with key stakeholders, including with national and local government representatives, the private sector (mining companies, training institutions etc.) and the civil society groups (women associations, youth associations, etc.).

Reporting to WAGES Project Director and in close collaboration with the WUSC Country
Director, the Project Coordinator will:

Technical Direction & Project Management

•   Provide technical and managerial coordination and guidance to WAGES project in Ghana, in line with the project’s expected outcomes?
•   Lead the development of key project planning deliverables in Ghana (i.e. Project Implementation Plan (PIP), Annual Work Plans (PTAs)) using results based management (RBM) approaches and tools?
•   Develop specific strategies for crosscutting themes (capacity building, gender equality, private sector engagement, environmental sustainability) for the initiative?
•   Maintain open and effective communication amongst the consortium and project team members in Canada and West Africa (Burkina Faso and Guinea)?
•   Coordinate staff, volunteers and partners in project activity implementation as per WAGES PIP and PTAs?

Monitoring & Evaluation

•   In collaboration with the monitoring and evaluation specialist, adapt to Ghanaian context the results monitoring system developed for the project?
•   Regularly monitor progress towards results, ensuring appropriate course correction and iterative management?
•   Ensure the production of quality reports in a timely manner and according to the PIP and PTA schedules?
•   Maintain regular communication with the Project Director and project team in Canada to ensure appropriate support?

Human Resources

•   Manage the project team including staff, volunteers and consultants in Ghana?
•   Supervise, guide and evaluate the work of project staff and consultants?
•   Oversee human resources management issues such as employment policies and practices, in line with local law?
•   Work with colleagues and partners to ensure the effective mobilization, orientation and coaching of volunteers?

Financial & Office Management

•   Establish and oversee a financial management system for the project?
•   Ensure that the project complies with relevant local taxation, banking controls, and labour laws?
•   In conjunction with the WAGES finance team, contribute to development of budget, monitor the project budget and ensure regular reporting?
•   Recruit, maintain and direct the required administrative and project infrastructure of staff, field offices and equipment as well as making decisions on administrative policy, planning and procedural matters?

Risk Management & Security Preparedness

•   Actively assess the risk profile of the initiative? identify specific risks and appropriate mitigation strategies?
•   Ensure the application and relevance of WUSC security policies, procedures and preparedness to the operational context of the project in Ghana?

Partner Liaison & Coordination

•   Establish a strong working relationship with the partners, including planning, capacity building and information sharing?
•   Implement an Advisory Committee for the project in Ghana and coordinate the meetings?
•   Coordinate regularly with other development actors in Western Region to ensure harmonization and synergy with similar initiatives?
•   Participate in WAGES regional meetings as planned in the PTAs?
•   Represent the Project in official communication and fora in Ghana.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education

•   A postgraduate university degree in international development, project management or a relevant field.

Experience and Competencies

•   A minimum of ten years of progressively more responsible assignments related to management of development initiatives?
•   A minimum of five years working experience in Ghana? experience in Western Region will be an asset?
•   Proven knowledge and experience in natural resources management, economic development and local governance?
•   Demonstrated capacity to work in crosssectoral collaboration?
•   Experience working with donor agencies, including a solid understanding of Results
Based Management (RBM) and environmental and gender policies and reporting
requirements?
•   Proven technical and financial managerial and administrative and organizational skills?
•   Proven experience multidisciplinary staff and international consultants and volunteers?
•   Diplomatic skills and the knowledge of crosscultural, interpersonal communication?
•   Proven knowledge of and commitment to the concepts of Gender Equality?
•   Experience in capacity building with local partner organizations and a commitment to a
participatory partnership approach to development?
•   Proven experience working with information technology (Word, Excel, Powerpoint,
internet)?
•   Capacity to travel and live in remote areas.

Language

•   Superior oral and written skills required in English?
•   Oral skills in one of the local languages spoken in the western region of Ghana?
•   French language will be an asset.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

WUSC is an equal opportunity employer. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you wish to apply for this position, please send your resumé (or Curriculum Vitae) with a covering letter quoting reference number 16/12 to:

jobs@wusc.ca

Closing Date: 30 May, 2016

{World University Service of Canada (WUSC),Western Region,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 5 years,30 May-2016};

Position title: Local Governance Specialist, Ghana
Position location: Western Region, Ghana (specific location TBD)
Reports to: WAGES Project Coordinator based in Accra, Ghana
Contract term: 2 year contract renewable, Starting June 1st, 2016

Background:

World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a Canadian nonprofit organization with a mission to foster human development and global understanding through education and training. We are a network of professionals, students, volunteers, faculty, and community leaders who, together, provide opportunities to some of the world’s most disadvantaged youth. Our programs and services improve access to and quality of education, expand employment opportunities and foster empowerment for youth. We work with and through our southern partners – government, civil society and the private sector.

Centre for International Studies in Cooperation (CECI) is a leader within an international network of partners combating poverty and exclusion. Our main area of expertise is in the building of development capacity of local partners in four main areas: sustainable economic development, food security, human security and emergency response, and gender equality.
Present in several countries, the CECI contributes to improving the conditions of thousands of people and changing lives, every day.

WUSC and CECI have formed a consortium led by WUSC for the design and implementation of a West Africa Governance and Economic Sustainability in Extractive Areas (WAGES) project (20162021). WAGES aims to support sustainable, broadbased
and inclusive economic development in three countries in West Africa, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Guinea. WAGES will contribute to inclusive local economic development by contributing to the creation of jobs, especially for women and youth, reducing poverty and generating revenues for local businesses. WAGES will support gender equality by strengthening women’s ability to participate in community decisionmaking processes, increasing women’s access to marketrelevant and business development skills training, and ensuring that women benefit from new employment opportunities generated by the project.

Nature and Scope:

The Local Governance Specialist is responsible for the implementation of the WAGES activities related to local governance in the extractive sector in Western Regions of Ghana. Under the WAGES Project Coordinator’s direction, the Local Governance Specialist will:

Strengthening Governance Capacity

•   Conduct perception study with local communities and other stakeholders to identify issues related to natural resource management and operations?
•   Based on the perception study, organize training for community leaders and organizations (e.g. international standards and best practices related to transparency (EITI), mining revenue accountability, environmental protection monitoring, etc.)?
•   Support youth and womenled community radio initiatives in inclusive participation in governance of extractive resources?
•   Conduct participatory capacity assessment of local government on planning, budgeting and financial management?
•   Based on capacity assessment, coordinate and organize training to local government staff on planning, budget and financial management?
•   Work in collaboration with the experts and volunteers who will be involved in capacity strengthening in relation to governance?
•   In collaboration with the Canadian project team, organize SouthNorth missions for national officials to learn about governance in Canada?
•   In collaboration with the two other local project teams (in Burkina Faso and in Guinea), organize regional information sharing missions for Ghanaian officials?
•   Develop and consolidate key information and best practices on local governance in Ghana?

Project Management

•   Contribute to development of key project planning deliverables in Ghana (i.e. Project Implementation Plan (PIP), Annual Work Plans (PTAs)) using results based management (RBM) approaches and tools?
•   Develop specific strategies for crosscutting themes (capacity building, gender equality, private sector engagement, environmental sustainability) for the WAGES project?
•   On a daily basis, coordinate staff, volunteers consultants and partners implementing activities under the responsibility of the Local Governance Specialist?

Reporting

•   In collaboration with the other project team members, contribute to the production of quality reports in a timely manner and according to the PIP and PTA schedules?
•   Maintain regular communication with the Project Coordinator and project team in Ghana to ensure appropriate support?

Partner Liaison and Coordination

•   Establish a strong working relationship with the partners, including planning, capacity building and information sharing?
•   Coordinate with other development actors in target Districts and elsewhere to ensure harmonization and synergy with similar initiatives?
•   As request, participate in Project regional meetings as per PTAs.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education

•   A postgraduate university degree in international development, project management or a relevant field.

Experience and Competencies

•   A minimum of five years of experience in training in local governance?
•   Working experience in the target area will be an asset?
•   Proven knowledge and experience in local governance?
•   Proven knowledge of issues related to natural resources management in Ghana in general and in mining Districts in particular?
•   Demonstrated capacity to work in crosssectoral collaboration?
•   Working experience with international volunteers and experts considered an asset?
•   Excellent skill in crosscultural and interpersonal communication?
•   Proven knowledge of and commitment to the concepts of Gender Equality?
•   Proven experience in capacity building with local partner organizations and a commitment to a participatory partnership approach to development?
•   Proficiency with technology of information and communication (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Internet)?
•   Capacity to facilitate and communicate efficiently in simple language?
•   Willingness to travel and live in remote areas.

Language

•   Superior oral and written skills required in English?
•   Oral skills in one of the local languages spoken in Western Region?
•   French language will be an asset.

Location: Western Region

How To Apply For The Job

WUSC is an equal opportunity employer. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you wish to apply for this position, please send your resumé (or Curriculum Vitae) with a covering letter quoting reference number 16/13 to:

jobs@wusc.ca

Closing Date: 30 May, 2016

{World University Service of Canada (WUSC),Western Region,Full-Time, GH,Bachelors Degree, N/A,30 May-2016};

Position title: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Position location: Western Region, Ghana (specific location TBD)
Reports to: WAGES Project Coordinator based in Accra, Ghana
Contract term: 1 year contract renewable, starting June 1st, 2016

Background:

World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a Canadian nonprofit organization with a mission to foster human development and global understanding through education and training. We are a network of professionals, students, volunteers, faculty, and community leaders who, together, provide opportunities to some of the world’s most disadvantaged youth. Our programs and services improve access to and quality of education, expand employment opportunities and foster empowerment for youth. We work with and through our southern partners – government, civil society and the private sector.

Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI) is a leader within an international network of partners combating poverty and exclusion. Our main area of expertise is in the building of development capacity of local partners in four main areas: sustainable economic development, food security, human security and emergency response, and gender equality.
Present in several countries, CECI contributes to improving the conditions of thousands of people and changing lives, every day.

WUSC and CECI have formed a consortium led by WUSC for the design and implementation of a West Africa Governance and Economic Sustainability in Extractive Areas (WAGES) project (20162021). WAGES aims to support sustainable, broadbased
and inclusive economic development in three countries in West Africa, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Guinea. WAGES will contribute to inclusive local economic development by contributing to the creation of jobs, especially for women and youth, reducing poverty and generating revenues for local businesses. WAGES will support gender equality by strengthening women’s ability to participate in community decisionmaking processes, increasing women’s access to marketrelevant and business development skills training, and ensuring that women benefit from new employment opportunities generated by the project.

Nature and Scope:

The monitoring and evaluation (M&E) specialist is responsible for the monitoring and evaluation activities for WAGES in Ghana. Under the WAGES Project Coordinator’s direction, his/her roles and responsibilities include:

•   Coordinate, supervise and assure quality of monitoring and evaluation activities among partners, consultants and volunteers involved in the project in Western Region?
•   In collaboration with the Project Coordinator in Ghana, adapt results monitoring system developed for the WAGES project to the Ghanaian context?
•   Maintain the monitoring and evaluation system, including the processes for data collection, planning, cleaning and processing of data?
•   Develop data collection tools based on rigorous methodologies and appropriate to context?
•   Facilitate annual review sessions, data interpretation sessions and lessons learned?
•   Lead and coordinate baseline study and end line study of the project in Ghana?
•   Implement a database of all outputs and results of the project in Ghana developed for WAGES and maintain it?
•   Support reporting of results using resultsbased management (RBM) approaches?
•   Provide technical support to partners and volunteers in monitoring and evaluation?
•   Work in collaboration with M&E Advisor at WUSC Canada and in collaboration with other M&E specialists in other WAGES countries (Burkina Faso and Guinea)?
•   Participate in all steps of the project to ensure quality integration of monitoring, evaluation and learning?
•   Contribute to the assessment of the risk profile of WAGES in target districts, identify specific risks and appropriate mitigation strategies?
•   Lead capacity assessments of stakeholders and develop implementation plans in M&E?
•   Coordinate and undertake capacity building activities and training workshops in M&E?
•   Undertake monitoring visits to partner institutions including private sector partners and training institutions?
•   Undertake any other tasks assigned by the WAGES Project Coordinator.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education

•   A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in social sciences, statistics or related field. Experience and Competencies
•   A minimum of five years of experience in coordinating monitoring and evaluation system?
•   Working experience in Western Region will be an asset?
•   Knowledge of Results Based Management (RBM) approaches?
•   Experience in quantitative and qualitative methodologies for data collection, particularly in difficult contexts?
•   Knowledge in sampling strategies and data analysis?
•   Experience in the development of data collection tools, both quantitative and qualitative?
•   Demonstrated experience in the development of data collection systems or databases and use of data analysis software such as Excel, SPSS or other relevant software?
•   Demonstrated experience in providing technical support and capacity building with local organizations and colleagues?
•   Proven experience of adaptability to a challenging and constantly changing environment requiring iterative planning on a regular basis?
•   Proven knowledge of and commitment to the concepts of gender equality?
•   Experience in capacity building with local partner organizations and a commitment to a participatory partnership approach to development?
•   Excellent communication skills, particularly interpersonal skills in working with partners and other stakeholders?
•   Attention to details?
•   Ability to multitask competing priorities?
•   Ability to work independently and as a team player?
•   Excellent ability to communicate, facilitate and transfer technical knowledge to nonmonitoring and evaluation colleagues?
•   Ability to think analytically and take initiative to solve challenges as it related to M&E?
•   Ability to travel and live in rural environments.

Language

•   Superior oral and written skills required in English?
•   Ability to speak one or more local languages in Western Region?
•   Speaking French will be an asset.

Location: Western Region

How To Apply For The Job

WUSC is an equal opportunity employer. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you wish to apply for this position, please send your resumé (or Curriculum Vitae) with a covering letter quoting reference number 16/14 to:

jobs@wusc.ca

Closing Date: 30 May, 2016