Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist at DAI

The M&E Specialist will lead monitoring, evaluation, and learning efforts across KIC programs. S/he will manage the implementation of ongoing monitoring and evaluation efforts, while also recommending improvements and changes as needed. S/he will contribute to overall strategy development as KIC seeks to capture its direct and indirect impact in Ghana. S/he will lead data collection, analysis, and reporting in collaboration with KIC Accra, KIC Kumasi, and DAI home office staff. S/he will report directly to the Team Lead in Accra.

This is a year-long, full-time position. Based on performance review and work planning to take place in December, the position can be renewed for the following year.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the implementation of the M&E plan across the three core programs and two regional locations of KIC.
  • Refine and improve M&E methodology, tools, and procedures for systematic data collection and analysis of program indicators
  • Expand KIC’s ability to measure the social impact of its programs in line with client objectives
  • Develop surveys and enforce survey administration protocols to assess the impact of training of entrepreneurs
  • Contribute to overall program strategy development and setting of targets. Provide input on client deliverables and requests as needed.
• Under supervision of the Program Manager and in coordination with the DAI home office, lead development of bi-annual M&E reports for submission to the client
  • Guide, supervise, and otherwise ensure the collection, analysis, and use of baseline and other data on an on-going basis to inform KIC decision-making
  • Conduct data quality and verification checks in the field as needed. Ground truth data with staff, subcontractors, partners, and beneficiaries
  • Ensure that data entries are valid, complete, and accurate and meet submission deadlines. Manage internal database and enforce quality checks.
• Improve internal knowledge management and learning opportunities within KIC
  • Train colleagues to ensure they have full understanding of KIC’s M&E plan and know how to follow proper project M&E policies and procedures
  • Train KIC entrepreneurs and start-ups on M&E procedures and expectations
  • Coordinate and develop good working relationships with KIC team members, partners, client and key stakeholders to ensure high-quality data collection across program
  • Develop qualitative case studies and success stories of start-ups within KIC’s portfolio

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 5 years of professional experience OR Master's degree and minimum 3 years of professional experience
• Experience working with international organizations on monitoring and evaluation
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
• Experience working to promote youth entrepreneurship, innovation, and/or agriculture preferred
• Ability to travel to monitor KIC businesses in the field on a quarterly basis
• Fluent in written and spoken English