MEL Officer - Rikolto Ghana


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We are looking for a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer to support our programme in Ghana.

The Position

The MEL Officer will support the implementation of Rikolto’s MEL system across all projects within the country programme. Key responsibilities include conducting data quality assessments, providing training and capacity building, coordinating research and evaluations, facilitating learning and knowledge sharing, supporting programme planning and implementation, preparing reports, and assisting in proposal development.

The MEL Officer will ensure accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform programme decisions and demonstrate impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the development of MEL tools such as indicator reference manuals, indicator tracking templates, and data collection tools for effective MEL implementation.

  • Proactively gather data and supporting documents from project staff and partners, ensuring timely recording and filing.

  • Maintain accurate records of indicator results and ensure that all supporting evidence is properly filed and readily accessible for result verification and validation.

  • Provide regular support and continuous guidance to programme staff and partners on the use of MEL tools and systems for effective MEL implementation.

  • Support the planning and implementation of internal and external evaluations, including baseline studies, mid-term evaluations, end-line evaluations, assessments, and other learning and accountability exercises.

  • Contribute to programme learning processes by facilitating post-activity reflections, data review sessions, and learning workshops, and by supporting the documentation of key insights and recommendations.

  • Assist in capturing, packaging, and sharing evidence, success stories, and best practices with programme stakeholders to enhance visibility, learning, and influence.

  • Contribute to the development of new project proposals by supporting the design of robust Theories of Change, logical frameworks, results frameworks, and monitoring plans.


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Desired qualifications

  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Computer Science, or another relevant discipline.

  • At least three (3) years of relevant experience in MEL, research, data analysis, or project implementation within development programmes.

  • Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including survey design, sampling methodologies, data collection, data analysis, and report writing.

  • Proficiency in the use of data management and MEL tools, including Microsoft Excel, SPSS, KoboToolbox, Google Forms, and other relevant data collection and analysis software.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with project teams, partners, and community stakeholders.

  • Excellent analytical and report-writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and present findings clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

Key relationships

The MEL Officer will report to and be supervised by the MEL Lead. The incumbent will work closely with programme staff across the organization and maintain collaborative working relationships with implementing partners and other key stakeholders to support effective programme delivery, monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

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