Position Summary – Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will be responsible for guiding the overall strategy, effective and efficient planning and implementation of all related activities of the M&E unit; overseeing evaluative activity including surveys, case studies and impact assessment; working closely with the MEDA head office evaluation office, and providing timely and relevant information to key stakeholders. The M&E Manager will also serve as member of Senior Management Team.

Duties:

•   Provide direction and supervision to the M & E Team to ensure smooth functioning and delivery of desired results in a timely fashion.
•   Devise the overall strategy, tools and mechanisms for monitoring, evaluation and information management for the GROW Project and its implementing partners.
•   Oversee the implementation of the project’s evaluative systems and Performance Management Framework
•   Provide leadership and guidance in the preparation of the weekly, quarterly and annual reports, ensuring quality and timeliness.
•   Work closely with the Country Project Manager and the Project Specialists in the preparation of annual work plans
•   As necessary, plan and implement capacity building on evaluation for staff and partners
•   Ensure sub-grants are contributing and meeting overall project targets in a cumulative way and that M&E is embedded in each sub-grant.
•   Ensure MEDA’s compliance in meeting  donor reporting requirements
•   Ensure evaluative systems incorporate gender and environment factors as appropriate.
•   Oversee the generation of ‘lessons learned’ systems to facilitate continuous learning for the project and stakeholders
•   Establish and maintain proactive contact with relevant stakeholders including donors, , government bodies, local organizations
•   Represent MEDA Ghana as and when necessary and requested by the supervisor.
•   Carry out other duties as assigned by the Country Project Manager.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s level education, preferably in social sciences, economics, business and/or international development or an equivalent combination of education and experience
•   Five years’ management experience in monitoring and evaluation, within an INGO or similar nature organization
•   Experience in women’s programming and/or economic developed strongly preferred
•   Strong familiarity with donor (specifically CIDA) regulations, reporting requirements,
•   Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff and major projects or initiatives at a national level.
•   Strong English communication skills, with specific emphasis on writing skills.
•   Demonstrated familiarity with various M&E tools
•   Excellent analytical skills, logical thinking, detail oriented and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
•   Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative management style.
•   Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
•   Experience working in culturally diverse settings;
•   A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards
•   Excels at operating in a complex, fast paced, results-driven environment.
•   Appreciation and support of MEDA’s faith, values and goals.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Please send letter of application and resume to Lukman Kadiri:-

lkadiri@meda.org

Closing Date: 20 July, 2013