SEND-Ghana in partnership with the Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) and the Credit Unions Association of Ghana (CUA Gh Ltd) is commencing the implementation of a 5- year Food Security through Co-operatives in Northern Ghana (FOSTERING) Project. The goal of the project is to increase sustainable, gender equitable food security for over 42,000 women and men in eight districts in the Eastern Corridor of Northern Ghana (East-Gonja, Kpandai, Nanumba South, Nanumba North, Krachi-Nchumuru, Zabzugu, Tatale-Sangule and Chereponi). The project tackles directly four key areas of improving food security and sustainable economic growth for small-holder farmers: improving production; better marketing of products; expansion of household activities into off-season businesses; and access to finance.

The following positions are required to join the current team in the implementation of the project. Interested persons with the required skills and experience are welcome to apply.

Job Title:  Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Job Location: Salaga
Reporting to: Programme Officer
Associates: All Project Officers in SEND

Objective of position: To ensure effective coordination of monitoring and evaluation activities and promote learning among the project team and stakeholders during the implementation

DUTIES, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning

•   Work with the CCA M&E officer to plan and execute all M&E activities
•   Responsible for preparation of an operational plan to include quarterly, semi-annual and annual M&E activities
•   Responsible for using M&E results to organize learning events for staff and stakeholders
•   Ensure M&E recommendations and lessons learned  inform future plans of the project
•   Ensure that monitoring activities have the necessary resources

Management of monitoring activities

•   Support external resource persons involved in M&E activities of the project
•   Responsible for establishing and maintaining an M&E database to include the baseline information and subsequent updates
•   Responsible for coordinating the inputs of other staff into M&E activities
•   Support the staff of the project to plan and conduct training for  project principals
•   Be the main counterpart to the M&E advisor responsible for arranging logistics, meetings and providing feedback to management
•   Responsible for the implementation of the project’s Performance Measurement Framework (PMF).

Preparation of monitoring reports

•   Responsible for preparing all monitoring reports
•   Responsible for ensuring that all staff prepare monitoring reports
•   Ensure that M&E consultants carry out their work in a timely manner

Communication of M&E findings

•   Responsible for feedback of all M&E information to stakeholders
•   To prepare articles on the  experiences of the program for the SEND website and Citizen’s Watch
•   Work with the Communication Officer to prepare policy briefs papers based on the project
•   Coordinate the collection of success stories from project officers and pass on to CCA M&E Officer
•   Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor.

SEND Downward Accountability

•   Ensure M&E activities are accounted for in SEND’s downward accountability results
•   Participate in town-hall discussions to promote the downward accountability activities every 6 months
•   Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

•   MA/MPhil/MSc in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Agriculture
•   2 years or more experience in providing M&E services/duties  in an NGO

Required skills:

•   Monitoring and evaluation, data gathering and analysis skills, report writing, people management, ability to work under pressure, excellent communication skills, gender sensitivity, familiarity with key languages of the area will be an asset, team player.

Location: Salaga, Northern Region

How To Apply For The Job

All applications should be sent to jobs@sendwestafrica.org quoting the job title in the subject area.

Closing Date: 13 September, 2013