Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children\u2019s rights and equality for girls.<\/p>\n
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it\u2019s girls who are most affected.<\/p>\n
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.<\/p>\n
We support children\u2019s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for \u2013 and respond to \u2013 crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.<\/p>\n
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over\u00a080 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Position: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator<\/strong> Department & Location\u00a0Programmes ( Accra)\u00a0Date Directly Supervises:\u00a0Project MEL Specialist with oversight working relationship with MER Manager (technical).<\/p>\n Not Applicable. The program departments of Plan\u2019s Country Offices in WACA have MER units whose purpose is to improve program quality and accountability through supporting and implementing high quality MER in programs and projects, and, to provide evidence for programme design, planning and effectiveness. Dimensions of Role: Typical Responsibilities \u2013 Key End Results of Position: Communications and Working Relationships: Knowledge, Skills, Behaviours, and Experience Required to Achieve Role\u2019s Objectives: Qualification and Experience Demonstrated behaviours needed by the post holder to successfully perform the role: Skills Specific to the post needed to put knowledge into practice. Physical Environment and Demands: Travel requirements Level of Contact with Children: Plan International\u2019s Values in Practice<\/p>\n We are open and accountable We strive for lasting impact We are inclusive and empowering<\/p>\n Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate. Location: Accra<\/strong><\/p>\n Type of Role:\u00a0 M&E<\/strong><\/p>\n Reports to:\u00a0MEL Specialist<\/strong><\/p>\n Grade:\u00a0C2<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date:\u00a028th February 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children\u2019s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[85],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-bMo","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45284"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45284"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45284\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45284"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45284"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45284"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nGrade\u00a0C2<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nReports to (position):<\/p>\n
\nPurpose:\u00a0 How does this post support Plan International\u2019s strategy and mission?\u00a0Plan International is an independent non-profit organization that advances children\u2019s well-being and equality for girls. Working in building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and present in 70 countries, Plan International strives for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children while working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners.<\/p>\n
\nThe MEL Coordinator is a member of the MER unit. The role of the position is to contribute to ensuring programme quality and accountability at project level. The position supports and supervises the monitoring, evaluation, studies, research and the dissemination of the results in Project. Ensures those results are used in a way to improve the quality of the projects in the project.<\/p>\n
\nThe MEL Coordinator will support the accountability for developing and implementing the project\u2019s MEL system, support the provision of capacity development in M&E to local organizations, and developing and implementing the project\u2019s knowledge management system, all with the ultimate objective of improving program effectiveness.<\/p>\n
\nSupport the monitoring and evaluation system, tools and processes development
\nSupport the finalization and validation of Performance measurement frameworks with relevant stakeholders
\nSupport the integration of indices designed as composite measurements that aggregate, rank and summarize multiple indicators and data points.
\nSupport the development of qualitative and quantitative monitoring tools suited to the needs and capacities of WROs operating at different levels.
\nConduct project monitoring inclusive of tool design and development; data collection, cleaning and compilation; analysis, validation and sharing with relevant stakeholders.
\nSupport the establishment and maintenance of Management Information System to systematically collect, store and analyze output and activity information.
\nSupport the conduction of project baseline and endline studies inclusive of developing Terms of Reference and ensuring consultants deliver high quality reports (support in verifying the methodology, the relevance of the tools, and the quality of the report submitted) and value for money.<\/p>\n
\nWorking contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level (high, medium, low) of the contact
\nHigh level contact Internal: the Project level program team, implementing partner organizations, entrepreneurs and VSLAs, and Plan International Canada
\nMedium level contact: the Project operations team, the CO based technical advisors
\nLow level contact:\u00a0 Maintains low contact with other staff from the Program Unit and country offices to offer support for understanding and implementation of the WISE related activities<\/p>\n
\nGained through education, training, & experience.<\/p>\n
\nAdvanced degree in statistics, measurement, planning, monitoring & evaluation, development studies, Social science, or other relevant fields.
\nA minimum of 4 years\u2019 experience in program planning, monitoring, evaluation, learning and research of development projects.
\nGood understanding of results-based management tools and approaches
\nDemonstrable good experience in developing and implementing MEL systems, inclusive of Management Information Systems
\nGood knowledge of the processes, procedures and systems in project planning, management, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
\nGood experience in leading quantitative and qualitative tool design and data collection techniques, statistical analysis, and data presentation and validation of results.
\nKnowledge in women\u2019s economic empowerment programming and working with different stakeholders (the private sector, government and non-profit organizations) is an advantage.<\/p>\n
\nPassion for gender transformative programming and women\u2019s economic empowerment, mission driven work and personal values aligned with Plan International.
\nCommitment to working transparently and with integrity.
\nInclusive and empowering approach to leadership and MEL.
\nDemonstrated creativity and willingness to innovate.
\nFlexible and adaptable work style to respond to an evolving context.
\nAbility to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines.
\nCommunicates clearly and effectively<\/p>\n
\nDemonstrable experience in implementing MEL frameworks in multimillion-dollar institutional grants through donors such as Global Affairs Canada, USAID, DFID and European Union.
\nStrong understanding of feminist principles, gender equality, and women\u2019s economic empowerment.
\nStrong understanding of monitoring and evaluation, and results-based management tools and approaches.
\nStrong understanding and proven application of project cycle management.
\nSkills in the design, entry, analysis of data in Microsoft Excel and Access as well as for Microsoft word and PowerPoint; knowledge of statistical software (e.g. SPSS) preferred
\nExperience in SAP is an advantage
\nSolid writing skills (report writing etc.)
\nSelf-starter takes initiative and works with minimal direct supervision.
\nStrong inter-personal and cross-cultural skills.
\nFlexible, able to shift directions quickly and occasionally work long hours to meet tight reporting deadlines.<\/p>\n
\nMay be \u201ctypical office environment\u201d; note if heavy lifting, climbing, excess travel, etc.<\/p>\n
\nThis post holder will be stationed in Sunyani in the Bono Region with regular travel (approximately 50% of time) to project locations where the partner organizations operate.<\/p>\n
\nResponsibilities of this job require a low level of contact with children. Plan International\u2019s global policy on safeguarding children and young people will be adhered to at all times.<\/p>\n
\nPromotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
\nHolds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
\nConsistent and fair in the treatment of people.
\nOpen about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
\nAccountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people<\/p>\n
\nArticulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
\nCreates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
\nFocuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
\nEvidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
\nWe work well together
\nSeeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
\nBuilds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
\nDevelops trusting and \u2018win-win\u2019 relationships with funders, partners and communities.
\nEngages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.<\/p>\n
\nBuilds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
\nDevelops trusting and \u2018win-win\u2019 relationships with funders, partners and communities.
\nEngages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.<\/p>\n