District-Based Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Data Officers

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and execute plans for M&E and data quality in the designated district, including data quality ​assessments and action plans resulting from the assessments.
• Participate and lead discussions in circuit and district for a regarding trends seen in data as well as signals for poor or above-average service delivery.
• Contribute to development and implementation of Data Quality (DQ) guidelines, training and training material.
• Conduct data collection activities including school surveys, data quality assessments, auditing of school records and registers, and other data collection activities as directed;
• Extract data from school documents as directed and in a timely fashion, enter data for projects requested by the Regional MEAL AND KML Coordinator.
• Respond to questions regarding data quality and modify data as directed;
• Provide feedback on questionnaires, surveys, and other data collection instruments;
• Participate in M&E and research trainings.
• Ensure that all documents submitted to the M&E team and properly stored in line with agreed document keeping protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality of collected and entered data according to the organizations protocol.
• Provide feedback to the organization on possible data errors or challenges in M&E implementation observed.
• Provide input into optimizing the monitoring and evaluation of the programme and ensuring its governance within the district.
• Ensure the accurate and timely development and submission of all reports required by different stakeholders.
• Build and maintain partnerships with all stakeholders, including district education offices, PTAs, community bodies and civil society groups in the district.
• Perform additional administrative duties as required.

Requirements:

• At least 3-5 years of work experience in development projects
• Proven monitoring or research experience is essential.
• Previous work experience with non-government organizations (NGOs), would be an advantage.
• Experienced in education data collection and data entry.
• At least 1 year of experience in data collection and data entries domain
• Experience in data processing & use of data visualization tools will be ab added advantage
• Experience in managing teams and building staff capacity within complex programing
• A proven experience in the use of quantitative and qualitative software for data analysis
• Experience with M & E approaches, database design and other tools for information
• Knowledge and experience with mobile data collection platforms
• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in statistics, computer literacy, Education, Social sciences or any other related fields

Competencies:

• Good understanding of the Ghanaian Education Sector including the policies, management and education information systems and structures at the district level
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English language
• Valid motor riding license, and willingness and ability to travel extensively.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate in one of the major local languages spoken in the Upper West Region.
• Demonstrated data management skills and experience.
• A proven record in presentations and facilitating training workshops.

How To Apply

Submit your application (CV and cover letter) via ATS with “District-Based Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Data Officer” in the subject line.

Submission deadline is Sunday, 14 May 2023.

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We operate a zero tolerance for fraud and corruption. We DO NOT collect fees or request financial information from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.