METSS is a United States Agency tor International Development (USAID) project created to provide technical support for programme monitoring and evaluation, research, policy analysis and capacity building for its agriculture and energy programmes. The current project is administered through the University of Cape Coast, Kansas State University and the US Department of Agriculture (USAID)

Job Description

•   Candidates should demonstrate in their application a full understanding of monitoring and evaluation practices,
•   Be able to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information from a variety of sources and juggle multiple tasks,
•   Analyze data and contribute to research papers,
•   Have a familiarity with a wide variety of agriculture, water and sanitation and public health issues, and interact effectively with clients and colleagues.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

•   Performing assignments related to various ongoing re search and evaluation tasks across a number of USAID-project related initiatives;
•   Participating in developing and implementing evaluation plans;
•   Conducting literature reviews, in-depth interviews, focus groups, survey design and administration, site visits, data management, data verification and analysis, and report writing, to include developing articles

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master's degree in statistics, agricultural economics or public health.
•   At least 3 years of relevant work experience in the field of research and/or programme evaluation, is required.
•   Proficiency with analyzing data using computer-based data management tools (STATA, SPSS, Epi Info, etc), and use of program survey and evaluation methodology.
•   Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (i.e.,Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Access) is essential in this fast-paced client oriented environment.
•   Ability to demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions is a must.
•   Strong oral communication skills, and well developed writing skills are required.
•   Strong organization and interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as a team member are a must.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should apply in writing or on-line with

•   application letter stating how he/she meets the selection criteria;
•   attach a current Curriculum Vitae;
•   a 5 page writing sample
•   three professional references including email addresses and/or phone number - one of whom should be recent and referees should not be- related to the candidate, bur only professional relationship.

Applications can be submitted on line at:-

hr@metssghana.org

Closing Date: 01 June, 2015

•   The subject line for on-line applications should state the position applying for
•   No phone call please
•   Only finalists will be contacted.
•   Women   and   minorities are encouraged to apply