Job offer: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer

Company Profile

SEND GHANA, a policy research and advocacy organization, was founded in 1998. The vision of SEND Ghana is “A Ghana where people’s rights and well-being are guaranteed” with a mission “to promote good governance and equality of men and women in Ghana”.  It is headquartered in Accra, with network offices in Tamale and Salaga.

Reporting to:  Deputy Country Director (Accra) 

Associates: Programme, Project and Field Officers. 

JOB SUMMARYThe MEL Officers will be responsible for collecting, analyzing and managing data on project performance, followed by enabling staff, principals, and implementing partners to use monitoring information to strengthen the implementation strategies to accomplish the overall goal of the organization and its projects.     Key Responsibilities 

Development of the MEL plans and strategies  to support all SEND’s projects and activities  

Plan and  coordinate Monitoring Evaluation and Learning  data collection and analysis exercises  for all projects and activities  

Serve as the chief custodian of all MEL  data  and ensure that all data  are securely kept 

Work closely with the technical leads to ensure compatibility and coordination within the M&E framework, and consistency with partner/donor requirements and policies.

Organize and conduct MEL orientation and training for all staff of new projects 

Periodically organize data verification exercises to ensure that MEL information is accurate

Responsible for rolling out the project MEL system and provide technical assistance to project stakeholders on utilizing the MEL system for the timely collection, management, analysis, and reporting of data that meet partner/donor reporting requirements and policies.

Institute routine data reviews as part of an adaptive management process including analyzing, interpreting and presenting data to the Project Management Team (PMT) and technical leads.

Manage  the organization's digital  information  platform and database and ensure it is regularly updated 

Ensure disaggregation  of MEL data  by  gender, age, occupation, location, and person with a disability  

Coordinate and ensure that lessons learned and significant change  stories for each project are properly researched,  written and disseminated 

Plan and conduct training on the use of  indicators of new  projects for staff, principals, and partners  

Provide project  data to staff, principals, and partners  upon request

Participate in the preparation of project performance reports including quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reporting 

Participate in  ICT team activities  of the organization including  the  promoting of  the application of digital devices  for project implementation and PM&E activities  

Assist in the development of audiovisual documentation

Facilitate the use of digital devices including software packages  to  support the PM&E activities 

Plan and coordinate  execution of the following exercises: baseline data collection,  mid-term reviews and  end-line evaluation 

Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by your supervisor.

Education Required: Master’s Degree