Vacancy: M & E OFFICER

Company Profile

CARE is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. Our mission around the world is to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice.

Our Core Values describe who we are, what we do, and how we do it.

Transformation

We believe in urgent action, innovation, and the necessity of transformation – within the world and our own organization.

Integrity

We are accountable to the people and partners we humbly serve, transparently sharing our results, stories and lessons.

Diversity

We know that by embracing differences, actively including a variety of voices, and joining together we can solve the world’s most complex problems.

Equality

We believe in the equal value of every human being and the importance of respecting and honoring each individual; we know that change happens through people.

Excellence

We challenge ourselves to the highest levels of learning and performance, tapping the best of human spirit to create impact.

Job Description

Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere (CARE), Inc. doing business as CARE International in Ghana is seeking a dynamic, bold and creative problem-solver to oversee and coordinate all Adwuma-Pa Project M & E activities.

The M & E candidate we seek will bring passion and initiative to her/his role and contribute to the achievement of CARE’s vision, mission and strategic goals for Ghana. 

We offer an inclusive and energetic work environment with opportunities to thrive and grow through initiative and participation in our local, regional and international networks. We are committed to advancing gender equality and diversity in the workplace and to growing our pool of young talent.

JOB PROFILE

The M&E Officer will be based in Kumasi and will be required to travel to project communities in the Western North, Ahafo and Central regions when needed.  He/ She will report directly to the Project Director, based in Kumasi.

The M&E officer is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all Adwuma Pa M&E activities and establishing a system of data collection through the Project Officer and Project Facilitators for the project’s performance monitoring system. He/ She is to ensure the availability of reliable and timely data for each operational district/ Municipality; ensure good working relationships and coordination with colleagues, especially on data analysis and reporting for the achievement of the overall goal of the Adwuma Pa project. 

Required Skills or Experience

Knowledge

• Skills in developing appropriate data collection tools, and ability to assist in collecting required data, analyse, integrate and use such data to accurately identify and diagnose key issues and further assist in developing strategies and plan to resolve them


• Computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Power Point.


• Practical knowledge of donor regulations i.e. USDOL, EC, DFID etc


• Research and report writing skills


• Basic communication skills in one of the local languages spoken in the programme area 


• Experience in Programme cycle management.


• An excellent knowledge and experience in facilitating adult learning

Experience

• At least five years of professional experience in a senior M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities of international development projects.


• Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages. 


• Experience designing and managing beneficiary monitoring and database systems 


• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and/ performance monitoring plans.


• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.


• Experience in planning and managing surveys.


• Experience developing and refining data collection tools.


• Experience managing and providing ongoing training to M&E field officers.


• Experience with data quality assessments and oversight.


• Ability to facilitate and serve as project liaison for externally-managed evaluations.

Competencies

• Strong problem solving, analytical, operational and coordinating abilities


• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication and presentation skills


• Strong level of autonomy to provide independent follow through on processing issues and concerns


• Stress tolerant and an ability to multi-task


• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills


• Superior analytical skills


• Strong customer service focus and ability to work with people from varied backgrounds and cultures at all levels in the Organization 

Qualifications

• A minimum qualification of a bachelor’s or Master’s degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, economics, or related field.


• An advanced certificate in M&E, statistics, or economics will be an added advantage