Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at AMG Fertilizers Ghana

•  Develop and implement the M&E system in coordination with staff,both in the project office and based in field sites.
•  Responsible for regular M&E activities, including baseline data collection, quality assurance and quality improvement
•  Monitor progress in terms of compliance results, indicators and advice on programmatic adjustments
•  Provide project teams with guidance and support in appropriate means of gathering managing and analysing data
•  Develop context-appropriate tools for collecting information necessary to monitor project activities, implement, refine and maintain consistent data collection methods for indicators of success
•  Timely preparation and submission of reports and other deliverables
•  Design and provide training as necessary to project and farmers, beneficiaries and counterparts
•  Compile and manage programme data as well as document progress towards outcomes for internal and external reports
•  Facilitate and coordinate project progress presentation ensure data utilisation for decision-making
•  Provide advice on programmatic adjustments to be responsive to the changing environment and ensure programme results
•  Provide the Chief Executive with management information he may require
•  Check that monitoring data are discussed in appropriate forum and in a timely fashion in terms of implication for future action. If necessary, create such discussion to fill any gap

Qualification Required & Experience

Required Skills or Experience

•  Experience in monitoring & evaluation, Data analysis, reporting, design & implementation of project.
•  Experience in pro-smallholder market development programmes.
•  Experience with quantitative and qualitative survey tools and design.
•  Experience in database design and management use of tables for data collection
•  At least first degree in Agricultural economics, M&E, Development studies and in relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience in a relevant competency area, including agriculture, statistics, international development.
•  Experience in similar assignments or working for donor funded project(s) is highly desirable;
•  Ability to write concise and clear reports;
•  Strong communication skills;
•  Demonstrated ability to collaborate, willingness to innovate and ability to think systematically;
•  Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate with wide range of stakeholders both verbally and in writing;
•  Proven experience in managing multiple and competing tasks while maintaining quality
•  Advanced oral and written communication skills in English and a local language (Ga, Twi, Ewe,Hausa required).

Desired Competencies and Skills

•  Proficient in statistical packages and basic knowledge in mapping software of deliverables within deadlines;
•  Proficient in statistical packages and basic knowledge in mapping software may be desirable.
•  Ability to work in a team, and maintain effective work relationships with counterparts at national, regional and headquarter level.
•  High flexibility to travel frequently in the project regions.
•  Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural background.
•  Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships.