Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Job Description Our Vision •   The vision of PPAG is that Ghana should become a country in which the youth are well informed about Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and confidently exercise their right of choice of SRH services without fear and/or any obstacle from any sector of the society. Job Description •   The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), an NGO and a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and a leading provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) information and services, hereby invites result – oriented and committed persons to apply for the following vacant position to be filled in the Association. PPAG believes in Child and vulnerable adults’ protection policy. Purpose of the position: •   To assess the performance of projects/programmes through specific indicators. Key Responsibilities Includes: •   Coordinates M&E activities of all projects in the Association
•   Ensure adherence to and compliance of the IPPF standards.
•   Develop indicators and track performance of all projects/programmes.
•   Ensure data quality of all service statistics and projects’ reports
•   Ensure that projects’ agreements are adhered to
•   Conduct quarterly monitoring visits to all Zones to provide the necessary technical assistance to projects’ intervention
•   Conduct rapid appraisals on projects’ beneficiaries
•   Conduct cost benefit and cost- effectiveness analysis
•   Provide technical support in baseline studies and needs assessment for all projects
•   Carry out evaluation for all projects
•   Document , disseminate and publicize research findings
•   Ensure collaboration between PPAG and research institutions
•   Provide research information for planning and management decision making
•   Assist in developing research proposal for funding The Package: •   The position  is based in Accra, Greater Accra Region
•   The position comes with an attractive salary Qualification Required & Experience •   Master’s degree in Demography, Population Studies, Development Studies, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences or its equivalent
•   A minimum of five (5) years relevant post qualification experience, 3 of which must be in a managerial position
•   A post graduate qualification in statistics and computer science will be an added advantage Critical Competencies •   Have good knowledge in M&E systems
•   Have good knowledge in Research design, methodology, statistics and data analysis
•   Proven ability to synthesize key issues from research reports
•   Have a good knowledge in the use of the computer
•   Have knowledge in Monitoring and Evaluation/Research in local and international development, preferably in Sexual and Reproductive Health as an added advantage.
•   Have strong analytical and quantitative skills
•   Have the ability to pay attention to details
•   Have a very high sense of responsibility, accuracy and innovative skills
•   Have a dependable and reliable character
•   Very good presentation, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
•   Be a team player, be able to take initiatives and have the ability to work for long hours with little or no supervision
•   Be able to work for long hours and be ready to travel at short notices Location: Accra  How to Apply All interested persons with requisite qualification(s), should kindly send their Application Letters with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including two referees and cell phone numbers to: The Search Committee Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) P.O. Box AN 5756 Accra – North OR drop in at: PPAG Head Office, Latebiokorshie, Nasia Road, OR e-mail: recruitment@ppag-gh.org Closing Date: 22 April, 2016 Note: •   People living with HIV/AIDS are eligible and encouraged to apply. •   Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview