Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Reports to: Project Manager

About Us

At Soronko Academy, we believe in using technology to drive human potential. For years, we have worked to bridge the gender gap in technology, creating the next generation of critical thinkers and problem solvers in Africa, while also using technology to enable people to connect to dignified and fulfilling work. We are now moving to a new phase to do even more: reach more women and girls in all the regions in Ghana, engage in more strategic partnerships, and impact more young people all over the world through our online classes, classes at the academy, and classes with partner hubs. Join our team in advancing education and social change throughout Ghana and beyond. Help us bridge the gender gap and lead more girls to study and pursue careers in technology. 

Summary

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for the design, coordination, and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework of Projects. He/she will implement a systematic monitoring framework to improve the qualitative and quantitative evidence gathered by projects. He/she will provide reports, track progress and research best practices for sustainable monitoring and evaluation. He/she will also provide technical assistance to the implementing agencies, particularly in relation to monitoring, reporting and governance issues.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide reports on monitoring and evaluation framework of projects
• Track all project beneficiaries 
• Develop effective channels for monitoring and evaluation
• Develop work plan and manage deadlines for required reports for funders and partners
• Utilize data to create infographics for the media team
• Assist in the development and/or finalization of the project work plan and keep it updated in accordance with project activities and timeframes as relevant
• Support the Project Manager to develop the overall framework for project M&E, for example mid-term project review, impact assessment, final evaluation, develop project Performance
• Monitoring Plan with relevant data collection systems
• Travel to the regions to monitor and evaluate all external projects

Implementation of M&E and Coordination

• Collect data on a regular basis to measure achievement against the performance indicators
• Check data quality with partners
• Maintain and administer the M&E database; analyze and aggregate findings
• Support project progress reporting, project mid-term review and final evaluation
• Identify areas where technical support to project partners is required
• Identify lessons learned and develop case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project Provide advice to the supervisor on improving project performance using M&E findings
• Produce reports on M&E findings and prepare presentations based on M&E data as required
• Provide the Project Manager with management information she/he may require

Desired Qualities

• Good knowledge of program implementation, monitoring and evaluation techniques and practices

• Familiarity with impact assessment an advantage
• Good knowledge and experience regarding gender mainstreaming
• Ability to perform a variety of conceptual analyses required for the formulation, administration and evaluation of projects
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work in a team and good interpersonal skills
• Good computer applications skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in an M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities of international development projects

• Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g. qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies
• Experience in planning and managing surveys
• Experience in developing and refining data collection tools
• Experience with data quality assessments and oversight

• Provide the Project Manager with management information she/he may require

Submission
Send your CV attached with all relevant documents to careers@soronkoacademy.com with the subject “Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Application”. Application deadline: 16th February 2024

Contact Information
Please contact careers@soronkoacademy.com with questions.