Summary
[ GHANA JOBS Senior Officer, ]SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has an annual turnover of €130 million, over 1,250 staff in more than 25 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence.
Salary range:N/A, Job type: Full-time, Location:Accra , Agency:SNV Ghana. Application close date:Expires Mar 18, 2020
GHANA JOBS Senior Officer,
SNV currently aims more explicitly for systems change during project preparation and implementation – by strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects. We continue to position ourselves as a premium organisation, with decentralised management. Our Global Support Unit (70 staff) backstops our teams around the world.
For more information on SNV, visit our website: www.snv.org
Job Description
Overview of the Project
SNV has been present in Ghana since 1992. SNV has recently been awarded funding from the European Union Emergency Trust Fund (EUTF) to implement the GrEEn project, which aims to promote employment, entrepreneurship and support the greening of businesses for sustainable and climate resilient local economies in Ghana.
The project is currently seeking applicants for a full-time position for a Senior Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation
The position is based in Accra, Ghana
Position Summary
SNV currently seeks a full-time senior officer, Monitoring and Evaluation for the GrEEn project. S/he will be responsible for designing and implementing the project’s M&E framework and plan, ensuring quality results measurement and availability of relevant M&E data and findings to support learning and adaptive management. S/he will also support the Project Manager in overall planning, quarterly internal reviews, annual reporting to the donor and the preparation of Project Steering Committee meetings. S/he will have to undertake extensive field work during the course of project implementation.
The M&E senior officer is part of the core project team. Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the key responsibilities of the M&E Manager will include:
M&E system development
Facilitate the development of the project’s Theory of Change (ToC) with the project team and key stakeholders
Design and develop the project M&E framework (based on the ToC and donor logframe) in collaboration with the project team, including indicators, methods of measurement, data collection tools, and reporting frequency
Lead on and oversee quality assurance of data collection, validation and analysis
Establish a reporting system for regular progress reporting of key stakeholders
Ensure that sufficient data and learning is available to track project progress and to inform project team decision making
Ensure that adaptions needed to the project are highlighted through facilitating periodic reviews of the theory of change, progress reviews and reflection workshops.
Facilitate documentation and sharing of learning and knowledge within the team, within SNV and among key stakeholders
Technical advice/guidance and capacity building
Provide guidance on M&E approaches and data collection methods to be used in results measurement
Lead/participate in conducting needs assessments, market scans, baseline and endline analysis, as well as additional research and studies as required
Capacity building of project staff and key partner staff, including service providers, on M&E-related issues; deliver orientation/guidance/training/mentoring as needed to ensure key staff and partners are able to deliver on their M&E responsibilities
Ensure mid-term and final evaluations of the project are well prepared and undertaken as per the donor’s and SNV’s standards
Provide input and support to impact assessment processes in collaboration with the EU and relevant teams
Work with the project team to identify and address project evidence gaps through adaption of the M&E framework.
Provide input to SNV’s Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation policies and ways of working, based on internal and external developments, trends and learning from the project
Participate in a variety of external workshops/forums/conferences to share best practices and findings of the project with a variety of stakeholders
Reporting
Manage and oversee the project’s projections, as well as aggregation of results across all interventions and service providers
Ensure periodic plans and reports are in line with the standard, quality, template and time frame required by the EU and the EUTF
Support in preparation and documentation of Project Steering Committee meetings
Support in compilation and presentation of annual reports to the donor
Support in compilation of data for SNV’s Corporate Harmonised Indicator reporting
Produce reports on M&E findings & lessons learned and prepare presentations based on M&E data as required during project implementation.
Required Skills or Experience
Bachelor or Master degree in International Development, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Business Administration, Social Sciences or related field; an advanced certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation or data analytics preferred
At least ten years of professional experience in Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation in the international development sector, whether working for a donor agency, INGO, consultancy firm, research institute and/or business
At least 5 years of experience in designing, implementing, and overseeing project M&E systems; experience in larger and complex/multi-sectoral projects/programmes desired
Strong methodological knowledge; long-standing experience in applying both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods; experience in data validation and quality-assurance
Experience in presenting data and findings in various formats and to a variety of audiences; experience in making use of M&E data for communication purposes
Experience in applying innovative data collection and analysis methods, as well as using (digital) innovations and mobile phone technology desired
Experience in capacity building of project and partner staff in M&E
Familiarity with the GrEEn project’s core sectors: Agriculture, Renewable Energy and WASH
Familiarity with the DCED Standard for Results Measurement desired
Experience in using AKVO or another digital data collection platform/software desired
Competencies
Strong team player with experience in Project Cycle Management
Ability to think analytically and critically; ability to solve complex issues and define a way forward
Strong facilitation, moderation and capacity building skills
Ability to liaise, negotiate and build positive working relationships with implementing partners, including service providers
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and meet tight deadlines
Knowledge/Experience in the following areas desired:
Youth employment and entrepreneurship
MSME promotion
Market Systems Development
Green business / green economy
Gender mainstreaming / Women Economic Empowerment
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How To Apply
How to Apply: visit https://smrtr.io/3SMtB
Terms of Appointment
This is a full-time national position.
The successful candidate will be contracted on an initial two year basis with the possibility of renewal.
Compensation package is very competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a competitive secondary benefit package.