Catholic Relief Service (CRS) is a faith-based international development organization. CRS Ghana was established in 1958, a year after Ghana gained independence. In Ghana, CRS works with the nation’s people to tackle poverty on several fronts including improving health, nutrition, and care and support for people living with HIV; increasing access to water and sanitation; promoting agriculture to enhance food security; and increasing financial assets through Savings and Internal Lending Communities.

•   Department: Programming
•   Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist, I-SHINE Project
•   Job Location: Tamale

Background
A United States based Foundation has approved the CRS Ghana’s Integrated Sanitation, Hygiene and Nutrition for Education (I-SHINE) Project for a period of three years.

The I-SHINE is a three year project (January 01, 2014 to December 31, 2016)  targeting  120 schools across six districts ( three each in Northern and Upper East Regions) of Ghana with the goal of contributing to improving  the health and well-being of vulnerable children in six districts in Northern and Upper East Regions of Ghana. I-SHINE Project will be implemented by CRS Ghana in partnership with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Ghana Education Service (GES) and the District Water and Sanitation Teams of the beneficiary District Assemblies.

Purpose
The primary function of the M&E Specialist is to ensure the I-SHINE Project M&E objectives and results are achieved while meeting all expected technical quality standards.

Specific Responsibilities

•   Assist I-SHINE Project Coordinator and M&E and Learning Program Coordinator (MEAL Program Coordinator) to determine device needs and lead budgeting for purchase
•   Provide M&E technical support and guidance to CRS, GHS and GES
•   Assist in the development, roll-out and implementation of the I-SHINE M&E database
•   Integrate the I-SHINE M&E system into the appropriate databases at the district levels at GHS and GES
•   Collaborate with Health Information Officers at the regional and district  levels  to ensure alignment of I-SHINE M&E with the DHIMS and EMIS
•   Provide support as required to the I-SHINE Project Coordinator  in completing project reporting responsibilities
•   Provide monthly reports to the I-SHINE Project Coordinator
•   Develop tools and data collection instruments in collaboration with the I-SHINE Project Coordinator, MEAL Program Coordinator and GHS and GES partners
•   Collect, analyze and provide data for results-based reporting as required by the I-SHINE Project Coordinator
•   As a member of the project management team, contribute to the overall development of project strategy and implementation
•   Develop and manage the I-SHINE M&E database
•   Develop customized forms for data collection
•   Review data to identify and correct inconsistencies and report to supervisors
•   Lead data cleaning process to ensure that all data is of the highest quality
•   Ensure data collection is carried out and input into the I-SHINE M&E database in a timely manner
•   Provide protocol for data audit to supervisors, and ensure it is conducted and documented properly
•   Manage reports and dashboards to ensure they function properly and display up-to-date, accurate and correct information
•   Ensure that data points, lines and polygons are added to ArcGIS for required data for all project sites
•   Program Quality
•   Develop and implement a M&E system to collect, analyze and report data for I-SHINE project indicators
•   In coordination with the MEAL Coordinator, direct and manage all tasks related to the I-SHINE baseline and end-of -project surveys/evaluations
•   Foster learning within the CRS I-SHINE team through sharing lessons learned and evaluation results, as well as playing a key role in generating data and information  for results-based reporting
•   Promote standardization of M&E tools and methodologies across all project districts and sites
•   Ensure data quality control mechanisms are applied to data received via the I-SHINE specific M&E system
•   Provide guidance and support to Project Coordinator in preparing and submitting timely quality progress reports
•   Analyze data received via the CRS grant-specific M&E system and the equivalent information submitted by the sub-recipients (District Health Management Teams) captured via the DHMIS and EMIS
•   Ensure gender considerations inform M&E activity where appropriate
•   Liaise with Regional and District SHEP Coordinators  and District Health Management Teams in planning, conducting and facilitating I-SHINE M&E capacity-building activities
•   Provide training on all relevant components of the M&E/ICT platform to program staff, partners and enumerators
•   Mentor field enumerators (as may be applied to project related surveys/assessment for proper use of platform and data collection.
•   Lead beneficiary feedback surveys and reporting

Program Representation

•   Act as the key M&E contact point for Regional and Districts Directors of GES and GHS
•   Participate in field visits to districts, sub-districts and communities to monitor progress, validate reports and provide guidance

Key Working Relationships

•   Internal: Project Coordinator, MEAL Coordinator, Health Program Manager, CRS Regional Technical Advisor for WASH (RTA), CRS HQ Technical Advisors and I-SHINE staff
•   External: GHS  and GES Health Information Officers and District Directors of Health and Education Services

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of a university 1st degree in Statistics, Public Health, Economics or Rural Development or in any related field with extensive experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning
•   At least five years of experience in a M&E role
•   Knowledge of processing, spreadsheets, data entry, analysis packages and data bases including MS Word, Excel, Epi-info, SAS and SPSS)
•   Demonstrate professional maturity, good interpersonal skills, teamwork  and good written and verbal communication skills
•   Ability to work to meet multiple, simultaneous deadlines
•   Previous experience working on similar school WASH related programs is desired
•   Familiarity with qualitative approaches to M&E
•   Sound report writing and interpersonal, facilitation and general communication skills.
•   Ability to travel within the districts  40% of the time

Competencies

•   Set clear goals and  work  towards achieving them
•   Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders
•   Manages financial resources with integrity
•   Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning

Agency-Wide Competencies

•   Upholds a Spirit of Service and Integrity
•   Cultivates Constructive and Collegial Relationships
•   Models Principled Stewardship
•   Promotes continuous learning and innovation

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and letter of interest to:-

GH_jobs@global.crs.org

Closing Date: 07 November, 2014

Application must be saved with this format:- Application.CV.(Name).M & E Specialist – I-SHINE Project

•   CRS is an equal opportunity employer.
•   Female candidates meeting position requirements are strongly encouraged to apply