Job title: M&E and Field Support Officer
Location: Yendi Municipal, Northern Region of Ghana
Duration: One year renewable with a probation period of 03 months, subject to performance and
funding availability.

Responsible to: Project Officer

Overall aim:

•The Assistant Monitoring, Evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) / Technical support Officer will support the project team to effectively implement the Integrated Forest Governance, Restoration, and Livelihoods in Northern Ghana project by leading on data collection, analysis, and reporting processes.
•The role will ensure that project activities are tracked against planned targets, and that high-quality, timely data is generated to inform decision-making and demonstrate impact.
•The role will also involve directly implementing project activities together with project team with the Project Officer being the line manager and matrix managed by the Country Programme Manager.

Key roles/ tasks:

Monitoring & Evaluation (Core Role)

a. Develop and implement project M&E plans and frameworks
b. Design data collection tools (questionnaires, checklists, digital tools)
c. Perform project baseline, midline, and endline assessments
d. Monitor and collect information on project results indicators
e. Ensure data quality, accuracy, and timeliness are met
f. Maintain project databases and dashboards
g. Support preparation of donor and technical reports

Data Collection & Analysis

a. Coordinate field data collection with project team and partners
b. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and provide feedback
c. Conduct and document project capitalization (evidence, lessons learned, and case studies)
d. Support GIS mapping and spatial data including RHOMIS.

Project Implementation Support

a. Support in project planning and coordination of field activities
b. Support in the implementation of project interventions
c. Actively Participate in community engagement and stakeholder meetings
d. Ensure activities align with project workplans and timelines

Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

a. Lead and coordinate community feedback mechanisms
b. Clearly document best practices and success stories
c. Lead on exchange learning events, reviews, and reflection sessions especially with communities
d. Ensure gender and inclusion considerations are integrated

Reporting and Documentation

a. Support in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
b. Support and contribute to donor reports and policy briefs
c. Maintain proper documentation eg photos, attendance, field reports etc
d. Support to implement Tree Aid advocacy strategy.

Qualification Required & Experience

•University degree in Rural Development, Rural sociology, Agriculture and forestry or in related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
•At least 3 years’ experience of M&E in development projects
•Experience designing tools and strategies for data collection, data processing, analysis, performance monitoring and the production of impact reports/periodic activity reports
•Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
•Fluency in spoken and written English
•Cultural competence and the ability to work well in an international environment, with people of all cultures and outlooks.

Preferred Skills and competences:

•Ability to generate and manage ODK questionnaires.
•Ability to merge and analyse data from ODK forms, and present it in a variety of formats
•Excellent writing skills and adaptable style. Ability to write essays, TOR, guides, summary sheets and experience capitalisation reports for planning, monitoring and evaluation sound knowledge of software, computational tools, computer programming; electronic communication systems, data processing systems and M&E
•Aptitude for communication and the facilitation of training workshops, study seminars,
and other meetings
•Keen ability to analyse and synthesise information Knowledge of French is advantageous
•Expertise in GIS (Geographical Information Systems)
•Results-driven approach, ability to take initiatives and to work well under pressure
•Sociable, polite, good rapport, team building with professionalism. Ability to meet deadlines, results oriented and trust worth.
•Ability ride a motorbike extensively with authorised license

Location: Northern Region

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria of the person’s specifications to:

ghana@treeaid.org and copy ghana.recruitment@treeaid.org

Closing Date: 30 April, 2026

Our approach to recruitment:

We recruit with openness and transparency. We employ people on the basis of their ability to carry out the role being recruited for. We ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment than any other on the grounds of disability, gender, race, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, caring responsibilities or hours of work.