Summary
[ GHANA JOBS Programme Monitoring ]Options Consultancy Services Limited is a leading global health consultancy established in 1992 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Marie Stopes International. We manage health programmes that ensure vulnerable women and children can access the high-quality health services they need. We work with partners to co-create and implement locally informed solutions to complex health problems. This includes governments, development partners, NGOs, civil society and health workers. Our programming is flexible, evidence-based and politically informed. This means we adapt to changing contexts, use data to inform our decisions and ensure our approach is appropriate. Our focus is always on building local skills and systems that last. Our headquarters is based in London, UK with offices in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Nepal
Salary range:N/A, Job type: Full-time, Location:Accra , Agency:Options Consultancy Services Limite…. Application close date:Expires Mar 22, 2020
GHANA JOBS Programme Monitoring
Job Description
Main Purpose of the role
Options Consultancy Services is seeking a Programme Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor to be the focal point for all monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities, results, learning and guidance in the Obia Nkae Eisire (ONE) Ghana Programme
The UK Department for International Development in Ghana (DFID Ghana) leads the UK’s efforts to reduce poverty in Ghana. DFID Ghana’s programmes currently focus on economic development, governance and human development. As Ghana moves towards self-reliance and DFID Ghana shifts its approach to supporting economic transformation and institutional strengthening, this programme will support the Government of Ghana to ensure the poorest and most vulnerable are not left behind.
The overarching objective of the ONE programme is to support people with disabilities and mental health, neurological and substance use conditions (MNS) to improve their health and wellbeing and ensure they are engaged, empowered and able to enjoy improved social and economic outcomes and rights. This will be achieved through four outcome areas, which align with Ghana’s (draft) National Mental Health Policy and Strategic Plan;
Governance: Leadership, governance, policy and systems strengthening for mental health and leave no one behind.
Services: Quality mental health services are scaled up to provide a balanced model of care in Ghana, integrated into primary health care and community-based rehabilitation; support – mental health and disability.
Inclusion: Reduced stigma, discrimination and human rights violations; empowerment and capacity building of Disabled Peoples Organisations (to include grant making)
Research: Applied knowledge and evidence base; Increase use of disaggregated data by disability status.
The main purpose of the role is to support the programmes M&E, grants and capacity building for the Civil Society Organisation (CSOs) and the Disabled People’s Organisation (DPOs)
The Programme M&E Advisor will be responsible for knowledge management and reporting. They will also be the regional M&E support, coordinating with the programme, consortium partners and Options London based office to share M&E best practice and the lessons learnt.
Required Skills or Experience
Person specification
To succeed in this role, you will have:
Master’s degree in or relevant post-graduate qualifications in social sciences (e.g. international development, public health, monitoring and evaluation, demography, epidemiology etc.) or other relevant areas
Senior technical expertise in the field of health programme monitoring, evaluation and learning, including leadership of system development and implementation
Experience, with demonstrated results of managing complex monitoring and evaluation systems and sources, including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
Experience, with demonstrated results, in developing and implementing strong Lessons Learnt techniques
Knowledge of data analysis software programmes (e.g. STATA, SPSS,) and able to produce analysis and graphic representation of results
MEL experience in the context of multi-country programmes, and/or consortium delivery
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How To Apply
See the Job Description for more details: https://options.co.uk/jobs/programme-monitoring-and-evaluation-advisor
Application process
To apply, please send your CV with a summary note of your skills and experience to at Opportunities@options.co.uk. Candidates should state the role (Programme M&E Advisor) in the subject header.
Sunday 22nd March: Please note that the closing date for this vacancy is for guidance only. Applications will be screened upon receipt and this vacancy may be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received.
Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including CRC, identification check, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate).
Other information
Options is an equal opportunities employer.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment
We seek people who are pro-choice, energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.