Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist - Deloitte

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Job Description

Deloitte is leading a power sector transformation programme which has been established by a development agency to support reform within Ghana’s power sector. The objective of the programme is to expand the supply of and access to affordable and reliable grid-connected electricity services in West Africa through a range of technical assistance, capacity building, and transactional support to advance Power Africa’s objectives in selected countries in West Africa region.

The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of all aspects of the programme Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (ME&L) Plan including data collection, alignment of project activities to the plan, and reporting. As directed by the Chief of Party or their designee, the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist shall perform, oversee, and support the performance of the following specific tasks

Qualifications

Position Responsibilities

Indicator Data Collection, Verification, and Management

•  Develop and maintain a database containing all indicator data for the project by activity and in alignment with the components of the ME&L Plan
•  Collect and verify indicator data from all activities, disaggregate data as appropriate
•  Attend major project events for data collection
•  Maintain version control and change log for ME&L Plan document

Alignment of Project Activities to ME&L Plan

• Support the alignment of all project activities to Performance Indicators, Targets, and Expected Results in the ME&L Plan
• Support setting of monitoring and evaluation targets
• Assist in revising the ME&L and Annual Work Plans as required

Progress Reporting

• Report on progress against indicators and results to technical teams, project leadership, and to the client as requested
• Prepare quarterly and annual report content relevant to progress against ME&L plan
• As needed, alert project leadership about issues with data quality and progress against targets and propose solutions for mitigating risks

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.A., B.Eng./B. Tech., etc.)
• Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 6 years cognate experience

Required Skills

• Demonstrated experience conducting ME&L work within the region
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Excellent coordination skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required
• Ability to respond on short notice and plan and execute several activities at once
• Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team or independently, and meet deadlines consistently

Leadership / Behavioural Capabilities

• Living our Purpose – Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make
• Influence – Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people
• Performance drive – Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders
• Strategic direction – Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction
• Talent development – Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities
• Competitive Edge – Applies deep knowledge of disruptive trends and competitor activity to drive continuous improvement
• Inspirational Leadership – Establishes a strong leadership brand and inspires followership through passion, integrity, and appreciation of others