Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

About the role

The BUSAC Fund, a project funded by DANIDA, DFID and USAID that gives grants to private-sector associations and groups to carry out advocacy in Ghana, is looking for a Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist. The post-holder implements the fund's M&E plan and oversees a small team of consultants.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a team of consultants in gathering data, conducting due diligence and monitoring and evaluating projects according to the M&E plan
• Upload data into an SQL-based Monitoring Information System and query the database on request
• Carry out periodic quality assurance exercises such as field verification visits and spot checks to maintain data quality
• Analyse and interpret data across the project cycle to feed project reporting
• Track and update the project's log frame indicators and donor-specific indicators
• Use project information to develop maps for publication with Google Fusion Tables
• Represent the Fund at Development Partners M&E meetings and present findings in PowerPoint

Required profile

• University degree in an analytical field or related to development, with research experience
• At least 3 years of proven M&E experience
• Age between 35 and 35 years old
• Experience designing and implementing M&E systems and using the logical framework approach
• Good report writing, presentation and teamwork skills, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Required skills

• MS SQL and Microsoft Office Suite
• Google Fusion Tables or GIS software
• Basic understanding of financial accounting systems

To apply, candidates send a cover letter, CV, three referees' details and salary history for the past three years to the Fund Manager in Accra by email or by post, before the closing date of 15 October 2012.