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Job Summary

RTI's International Education Division is supporting education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, DFID, Australian Aid and other donors and clients.

The International Education Division is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist to support the anticipated four-year DFID-funded Girls Participatory Approaches for Student Success (G-PASS) programme. This programme will support improvements in the quality of initial teacher training; strengthen teaching practices; and promote girl-friendly and learning-enabling schools in order to improve learning outcomes. The position will be based in Ghana.

The M&E Specialist will be responsible for monitoring, evaluation and reporting-related activities and requirements of the programme, including development of the programme’s M&E framework and performance monitoring system, and supervision and maintenance of data collection systems (including developing and maintaining a project database).  This individual will also contribute to design and management of program assessments and evaluations and promote a culture of evidence-based decision making.

Responsibilities:

•   Work closely with the Team Leader, partners, DFID and other external stakeholders to develop, inform and finalise the programme’s logical framework, including establishment of mechanisms to record, monitor, aggregate and report progress against the identified indicators [e.g. development of baselines, milestones, targets and data sources].
•   Manage all M&E activities and reporting for the programme. Measure progress toward achieving results. Collect and report on indicators required by DFID.
•   Work closely with Team Leader to ensure the collection and analysis of data will be used for more effective management and continuous improvement in the delivery of Output 3 and its contribution to the development of the programme as a whole.
•   Perform regular monitoring and reporting through field visits with DFID staff and the evaluation teams.
•   Establish appropriate quarterly reporting mechanisms in coordination with the evaluation teams (under a separate contract) to contribute to the monitoring of G-PASS outputs and outcome.
•   In close coordination with the Finance and Grants Manager, develop and implement robust system for collecting, monitoring, reporting, and analysing grants recipient performance data.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Masters-level degree in education, research, M&E or related field.
•   Minimum of 6 years of experience designing and implementing M&E systems for international donor-funded projects, preferably for education programs in Ghana with USAID and/or DFID-funded projects.
•   Experience in development of logical frameworks, data collection, qualitative and quantitative research methods, and dissemination of results.
•   Exceptional technical skills in data management, M&E, survey design, implementation, mapping, and/or learning assessment.
•   Knowledge of DFID system of indicators, results, and reporting preferred.
•   Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced and complex environment. Flexible and proactive attitude towards problem-solving.
•   Ability to develop effective working relationships with DFID, government officials, local organizations, other program partners and counterparts.
•   Proficiency in Excel, Word, and other MS Office software required; knowledge of STATA data analysis software desired.
•   Prior experience and familiarity with international development partners’ monitoring and evaluation procedures and reporting requirements, particularly USAID and DFID, are a plus.
•   Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
•   Willingness and ability to travel frequently to project sites around the country.
•   Fluency in English is required.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your CV and cover letter to:-

Ghana@rti.org

Please indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line. All positions require fluency in English

Closing Date: 13 February, 2014