Monitoring And Evaluation (M&E) Assistant at Abt Associates

Responsibilities of M&E Assistant

• Train IRS seasonal workers on data collection tools and procedures
• Supervise field data collections and provide on-the-spot solutions to the data collection errors including troubleshooting issues with electronic tablets and data entry
• Perform data collection verification in project-supported communities
• Coach personnel on data entry and verification
• Ensure timely delivery of data (on mobile tablets or paper forms) from the field to the data center
• Supervise Data Entry Assistants to follow protocols for data cleaning, entry and syncing
• Assist Site Managers and the District Operations Coordinator (DOC) to draw daily spray operations and supervision plans
• Ensure tablets for mobile data collection are fully charged, have enough data bundle and are in good shape
• Provide technical support for mobile data collection
• Produce weekly spray data progress reports for the assigned district
• Analyze spray data to inform decisions for ongoing spray operations in the assigned operational sites and district
• Perform other duties as assigned by the DOC and/or the program M&E Manager

Required Skills or Experience

Requirements for M&E Assistant position

• Minimum of Higher National Diploma in statistics, Computer science or a related field
• Experience in field data collection with demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate large scale data collection exercise
• Knowledgeable and experienced in data analysis and interpretation
• Good organizational, report writing and management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Strong computer skills with good understanding on the use of MS Excel
• It is recommended for candidates to complete free DHIS2 course via https://academy.dhis2.org/courses/HISP/DHIS2_Level1/2015_Q1/about
• Candidate will have added advantage if s/he:
  • Is proficient in one or more Northern Ghanaian Languages
  • Has previous work experience in IRS.
  • Is willing to live and travel within the district assigned.
• Ability to ride a motorbike and possess a valid (motorbike) license is a MUST1