MEL SPECIALIST - ASEYE

MEL SPECIALIST - ASEYE

Date: 21 Jan 2026

Location: Ho, Ghana

Company: Plan International

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Plan International Ghana is seeking to recruit a highly experienced and results-oriented Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist to support the implementation of the Automotive Service Excellence and Youth Empowerment Project. The role will provide technical leadership in ensuring project performance, accountability, evidence generation, learning, and adaptive management.

ABOUT YOU

The MEL Specialist is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and management of a robust Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning system to track progress, assess outcomes, and generate evidence to inform decision-making. The role supports the delivery of high-quality TVET interventions through the establishment of advanced mobility and digital technology training environments, while strengthening employment and entrepreneurship outcomes for vulnerable youth in the automotive sector.

The position requires strong analytical capability, deep MEL expertise, and experience working on complex, donor-funded development projects, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights that improve programme effectiveness and impact.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

The MEL Specialist will be responsible for the following:

Project Performance Monitoring and Accountability Design and Implementation of MEL Systems and MIS Impact Assessment and Evidence Generation Learning, Knowledge Management and Adaptive Management Capacity Building and Partner Support in MEL Stakeholder Reporting and Data Quality Assurance Alignment with Plan International MERL Standards and Frameworks

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Education and Experience

Degree in Statistics, Measurement, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Research, or a related field Minimum of 7 years’ experience in monitoring, evaluation, learning, and research for complex development programmes Proven experience designing and implementing MEL systems, including Management Information Systems (MIS) Demonstrated experience managing MEL components of large, donor-funded projects (e.g. KOICA, USAID, EU, DFID, GAC)

Technical Skills

Strong quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation skills Expertise in indicator development, data collection tools, statistical analysis, and validation Strong data management and reporting skills, including use of Excel and statistical software (e.g. SPSS) Solid report writing and presentation skills

Soft Skills

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities Proven capacity-building, coaching, and facilitation skills Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines High level of integrity, initiative, and adaptability

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The role operates within a typical office environment and requires regular engagement with internal teams, implementing partners, government institutions, and sector stakeholders. Travel of up to 40% may be required for field monitoring, learning events, and stakeholder engagement.

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN