M&E Coordinator - Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), is an NGO and a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). PPAG, a leading provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) education, information and services in Ghana,in close collaboration with OXFAM, hereby invites result-oriented and committed persons to apply for the following vacant position to be filled in the Association.

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Research, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

LOCATION: Head Office (ACCRA)

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Tracking and updating M&E data as well as ensuring the data is of the best quality possible
• Ensuring proper and timely analysis and reporting of data using appropriate software

JOB ROLE

Developing a strong M&E system and playing the key role of facilitating the input of staff of the Association partners and other stakeholders in planning, designing and measurement of programme and services delivery activities with the aim of achieving the Project targets.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working under the direction of the RM&E Manager will ensure high-quality programme information is available and used to promote program accountability, learning and improvement.
• The job holder will perform quality control and regulate audits of the programme progress and results.
• S/he will also provide informed and independent professional advice to the Association with a view to improving the delivery process and achieving high-impact outcomes.
• Liaise with other partners on data-related matters
• Developing a Monitoring and Evaluation plan
• Helping determine performance and impact indicators and targets
• Providing support to proposal development for M&E components
• Design and maintain a monitoring and evaluation system for the programme's timely and trustworthy data results
• Master and lead in the use of technological innovations for collecting and analysing data so as to measure programming impact.
• Lead to prepare project reports for management relevant bodies as well as guide partner agencies in preparing their reports when required.
• Monitoring project activities, outputs and progress towards anticipated results
• Working with data platforms, databases and select technologies to capture and organize data
• Conducting or providing support to data quality assessments
• Developing monthly, quarterly or annual reports depending on project requirements
• Disseminating evaluation findings and project results to donors and other stakeholders
• Per any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor.

Required Skills or Experience

• First degree in statistics, project management or related fields.
• At least 5-year experience as an M&E expert in development work.
• Excellent end-user skills in an M&E software commonly used by INGOs.
• Familiarity with the Results Framework approach is required.
• Experience in M&E methods and approaches (including quantitative, qualitative and participatory).
• Demonstrated experience and skills in information analysis and writing comprehensive and high quality reports.
• Advance computer skills in all MS Office programmes.
• The personal specification will include excellent statistical acumen, investigation skills and writing skills
• Prior management experience and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written English skills