Posted on :
10 Mar, 2022
10 Mar, 2022
FHI360 is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director for the anticipated USAID-funded Ghana’s Education System (SAGES) (the Activity). This position will be based in Accra and is contingent upon funder award and approval.
Job Description
Job Title: MEL Director
Project description
The anticipated 5-year Strengthening Accountability in Ghana’s Education System (SAGES) Activity seeks to increase and strengthen accountability in the education sector. The project will include support to operationalize the education accountability framework by enhancing the supervision of education personnel from the district to the school level, improving the ability of local authorities and District Education Authorities to implement the framework and address teacher professional behavior issues such as high teacher absenteeism and inadequate time on task in the classroom, engaging school management committees and parent-teacher associations to harness community support for improved school management and education quality. The project will also strengthen citizen action and engagement at the local level to ensure that the government delivers quality services with increased accountability. The project will work with the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service at the national level and will have a strong focus in the North.
Job Summary
The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director will provide technical leadership and oversee the monitoring, evaluation and learning components of the anticipated project. S/he will lead the development of the MEL plan; design, implement, and maintain MEL systems and processes to capture program activities and results; and ensure the collection and analysis of quality, timely and valid data. S/he collaborates with the project team, partner organizations and government counterparts to support learning, evaluation and planning; oversee data analysis, dissemination, and use; and train MEL personnel. S/he reports on MEL data and develops strategies for project improvements for greater impact and sustainability. The MEL Director will build capacity of government counterparts and develop and implement a learning program to inform policy makers and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Required qualifications
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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