Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist - Ministry of Local Government

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist’s overall responsibility is to develop a monitoring and evaluation system, standards and guidance as well as oversight compliance of the same. Activities to be performed by the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist include, but are not limited to the following:

• Establish a system for monitoring and evaluating activities, including a monitoring and evaluation manual that includes all processes and forms for data collection, validation, consolidation and reporting in accordance with the Project Implementation Manual (PIM)
• Develop a database with indicators for monitoring the progress of project activities and establish a system to collect, process, analyse, transmit and update data for decision-making
• Assist in the preparation of the annual work plans of the project in close collaboration with other PIU staff
• Ensure the integration of environmental and social indicators into the monitoring and evaluation manual and support the development of guidelines for community monitoring (e.g. social audits, social accountability fora) to ensure that these activities are undertaken with high quality (especially regarding the participation of the community) and the results recorded to inform project implementation
• Support the collection and monitoring of data to inform impact evaluation of the project
• Prepare quarterly, mid-year and annual reports on the progress of the project, and recommend improvements to project implementation/course correction
• Contribute to the capacity building of project implementation staff and other relevant stakeholders (including community facilitators recruited under the project) to undertake M&E information and data are properly captured in the management information system
• Perform any other related tasks assigned by the MLGDRD/Project Coordinator.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences, Project Management, Public Administration, Development Planning, or related programme deemed relevant to the position
• 5 years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation and strategic planning in local development projects
• 3 years of professional experience on a project funded by the World Bank or an agency of the United Nations system or other donors of the same size. Have good experience in innovative leadership in managing evaluations and field experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative surveys
• Possess excellent digital skills, including experience with M&E digital systems/databases and the use of software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc) for design, communication, project management and analysis
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (proficiency in French is an advantage)

Location: Accra