Project/Proposal Summary:

The anticipated Evaluate for Health project will have two major efforts: one, to conduct assessments across USAID|Ghana’s health portfolio; and second, to build the monitoring, evaluation and action research capacity of the Mission, its grantees and local Ghanaian institutions. There will be three focus areas for this capacity building: Evaluation Studies and Assessments; Performance Monitoring and Evaluation; and Research Management; some action or operations research may also be called for. A heavy emphasis will be placed on evidence-based decision making and building local systems (Organizational Development) over training individuals. The anticipated duration of this contract is 5 years and the project will be based in Accra, Ghana (with travel throughout Ghana); candidates must be willing to relocate to Accra.

Position Summary/Responsibilities:

•   This Senior Team member will be one of three Key personnel, reporting to the Project Director
•   Lead the design, facilitation and management of all trainings, workshops, and long-term capacity building efforts with the USAID|Ghana Health Team, their grantees, government and local  institutions
•   Manage all staff and consultants supporting capacity building efforts, ensuring quality control, timely deliverables and client satisfaction
•   Lead the design, development and implementation of all training related activities

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in social sciences, Organizational Development, business/ systems analysis, or related field.
•   At least ten to fifteen (10 – 15) years of progressive experience conducting capacity building efforts (analysis, training, consulting) with government agencies entities and local NGOs. At least five (5) of these years should be in Africa.
•   At least two (2) years of experience implementing monitoring and evaluation activities.
•   At least five (5) years of Team Lead experience
•   Excellent facilitation, interpersonal and team management skills.
•   Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae to:-

recruitment@msi-inc.com

Closing Date: 18 September, 2013

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.