Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

About the role

The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist will lead the implementation of the M&E plan for the BUSAC Fund, a grant‑making initiative supporting private‑sector advocacy in Ghana. The role involves overseeing data collection, analysis, and reporting to meet donor requirements and improve project performance.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a team of consultants to gather data, conduct due diligence and monitor projects according to the M&E plan.
• Upload and query project data in an SQL‑based Monitoring Information System, ensuring data integrity.
• Conduct quality‑assurance activities such as field verification visits and spot checks.
• Analyze and interpret data across the project cycle to support regular reporting.
• Track and update log‑frame and donor‑specific indicators.
• Develop and publish project maps using Google Fusion Tables.
• Represent the Fund at development partner M&E meetings and deliver presentations.

Required profile

• University degree in an analytical or development‑related field.
• Minimum three years of proven M&E experience.
• Age not exceeding 35 years.
• Strong initiative, ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and report‑writing skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS SQL and database querying.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with Google Fusion Tables or other GIS mapping tools.