Chemonics International Inc, a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., is seeking long-term employees and short-term consultants for an anticipated early grade literacy and numeracy program in Ghana. The project will focus on improving reading and numeracy instruction, teacher training, education management, and material development in English and mother tongue languages.

We are recruiting a senior-level monitoring and evaluation specialist for an anticipated four-year program in Ghana. The monitoring and evaluation specialist will guide the project team in developing strategies for reporting based on the project’s implementation plan, the performance monitoring plan, and the annual work plan. He/She will work in collaboration with the Government of Ghana education entities to further strengthen their monitoring and evaluation systems.

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications for the position:

•  Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in public administration or applied research (anthropology or sociology); Master’s Degree preferred;
•  Minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience performance monitoring  preferably at an international organization or government agency. Experience  with USAID highly desired;
•  Demonstrated knowledge of the Ghana Education Service, its function and organization;
•  Experience establishing a monitoring and evaluation system, i.e. developing data collection forms, indicator reference sheets, and performance monitoring plans;
•  Strong knowledge of database management systems such as Access and Excel;
•  Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to develop effective working relations with senior government personnel, host country citizens, U.S. government organizations and donor partners;
•  Demonstrated oral communications skills to effectively present information and respond to questions;
•  Exceptional writing skills to effectively edit and write reports and publications;
•  Fluency in English required, knowledge of written and spoken Ghanaian languages preferred.

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please email cover letters and CV (as attachments) to

GhanaEducationRecruit@gmail.com

Closing Date: 20 December, 2012

•  Please specify position(s) being applied for in the subject line.
•  Only short-listed candidates meeting the qualifications listed above will be contacted.
•  Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.