Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

About the role

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), an NGO and member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation working on sexual and reproductive health and rights, is recruiting a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in Accra. The post reports to the M&E Manager and supports the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the ASK project, which is implemented in Tamale, Bolgatanga and Sunyani and funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring adherence to and compliance with IPPF standards
• Supervise coding and editing of field data
• Assist in coordinating, monitoring and evaluating donor projects in the Association
• Design data collection instruments and help develop data analysis plans for studies
• Assist in monitoring activities at project sites
• Assist in report writing and the dissemination of research findings

Required profile

• First degree in Social Sciences, Demography, Statistics, Computer Science or an equivalent, with at least three years of relevant experience
• Interest in field-based research programmes
• Very good verbal and written communication skills
• Team player who can take initiative and work long hours with little or no supervision

Required skills

• Good knowledge of statistical software such as SPSS for data processing

To apply, candidates must send a letter of application and a detailed CV with two referees and contact numbers to the Search Committee at PPAG, or visit the PPAG head office in Accra. Applications close on 22 November 2013; only shortlisted applicants will be interviewed.