SEND GHANA is the oldest of the three affiliate national NGOs (i.e. SEND-Liberia and SEND Sierra Leone) establishedby the Social Enterprise Development of Foundation of West Africa ( SEND West Africa). SEND West Africa was founded in Ghana in August, 1998 to promote livelihood security, equality of women and men and accountable and transparent governance. The target groups of SEND’s programs are mostly women, youth and farmers in conflict prone , resource poor and difficult to reach communities in each country.

Job Description

•   People for health is a USAID funded project which will be implemented by a consortium led by SEND GHANA and including Penplusbytes and the Ghana News Agency (GNA). The 3 institutions will be offering a comprehensive and innovative approach to ensure that the People for Health project (P4H) delivers its intended results. The project will be implemented in 50 selected districts from Northern, Eastern, Volta, and Greater Accra regions in Ghana.

•   Our goal is to strengthen organizational and institutional capacities of both government and civil society for mutual accountability in health, HIV, WASH and nutrition policy formulation and implementation. Our technical approach for achieving the goals of People for Health (P4H) is based on Enhanced Social Accountability which blends SEND’s tried and tested Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E) framework with consortium members’ methodologies. These are innovative technological approaches to increase citizens’ voices to demand for and champion improved access to and quality of health services. We will work through CSO and government partnerships at community, district, regional and national level

Objectives

•   Increase the capacity of CSOs to effectively advocate on key issues in the health and HIV sectors
•   mobilize and empower communities to demand better and equitable service delivery
•   Strengthen CSO demand for accountability, compliance and equitable service delivery

REPORTING TO: CHIEF OF PARTY
ASSOCIATES: CIVIL SOCEITY ADVISOR, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS

Job Summary

•   The individual in this role will be responsible for successfully planning and implementing the monitoring and evaluation component of the People for Health Project. The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is responsible for documenting and disseminating program successes and will also be responsible for designing and conducting operations research. She/he will oversee the design, development and implementation of the Performance Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (PMMEP) to capture project performance and results, including baseline study, routine data reporting, midterm evaluation and all monitoring processes and outcomes evaluation.

Roles & responsibilities

•   Provide leadership to ensure the project has a strong Monitoring and Evaluation system.
•   Lead the development and implementation of the project Performance Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (PMMEP)
•   Support for the implementation and on-going development of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) processes and systems.
•   Timely monitoring and measurement of changes in conditions due to project interventions
•   Measure progress against indicators in line with the MEL framework and project log frame.
•   Assist with the development of a strategy for identifying, and disseminating learning.
•   Provide support to Chief of Party in the completion of baseline, mid-term and end line evaluations.
•   Ensure all monitoring, evaluation and research activities are conducted in line with agreed ethical principles, and consistently promote downwards accountability to project beneficiaries.
•   Document good practice and actively share learning, including supporting the collation of a final project syntheses evaluation
•   Build and develop the capacity of project team for monitoring, evaluating and reporting their effectiveness in implementing the project by providing orientation, technical training, coaching and support.
•   Design and undertake M&E training workshops to strengthen potential skill gaps in implementing the project MEL frameworks.

Qualification Required & Experience

Professional Qualification

•   Master’s degree in M&E, project management, development field, social science, economics, or relevant discipline.
•   Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of project monitoring and evaluation
•   Knowledge of participatory research methods, participatory action and learning
•   A good understanding of  current M&E trends
•   Must have advanced knowledge of SPSS, Excel and other statistical packages

Experience

•   Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a monitoring and evaluation role with an NGO. Some experience working on a USAID project will be an added advantage
•   Experience of field data collection
•   Experience of report writing
•   Experience of conducting research
•   Experience of organising lesson-learning sessions

Skills and Capabilities

•   Monitoring and evaluation techniques and processes
•   Data collection and management
•   Analytical and research skills
•   Good command over report writing in English
•   Good interpersonal skills
•   Excellent computer knowledge with command on MS Excel among other packages of MS Office
•   Handling data through SPSS
•   Effective communication skills for presenting monitoring findings

Other qualities

•   Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment
•   Time management and ability to prioritise multiple tasks
•   Must be a self-motivated individual who is able to work without close supervision
•   Must be willing to travel to all project areas.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit CV and cover letter to the

HR/Administrative Manager,
A 28 Regimanuel Estates,
Nungua Barrier,
Sakumono, Accra.

Or Email:

career@sendwestafrica.org

Kindly use the title of the position and preferred location as the ‘Subject’ of the mail

Closing Date: 26 May, 2016

SEND GHANA is an equal opportunity employer and women are particularly encouraged to apply.