MEL SPECIALIST - RWVL PROJECT

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Plan international Ghana is looking to employ the services of a highly skilled, experienced and qualified professional to join its ranks in the role of Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist.

The position will support the implementation of project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning plans with the project aim of supporting local women’s rights organizations with grants and capacity development to strengthen their organizational development, programming and advocacy as well as sustainability. It will further support collaboration and collective action to advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.  

ABOUT YOU

The MEL Specialist will be responsible and ultimately accountable for developing and implementing the project’s MEL system, including the management of the project MIS, in close collaboration with Plan International Canada counterparts, providing capacity development in MEL to partner organisations, and implementing the project’s knowledge management system with the objective of improving program effectiveness. 

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree in statistics, measurement, planning, monitoring & evaluation, development research, or other relevant fields. 
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in program planning, monitoring, evaluation, learning and research of complex development projects.  
• Strong understanding of results-based management tools and approaches 
• Demonstratable expertise and experience in developing and implementing MEL systems, inclusive of Management Information Systems  
• In-depth knowledge of the processes, procedures and systems in project planning, management, monitoring and evaluation. 
• Proven experience in leading quantitative and qualitative tool design and data collection techniques, statistical analysis, and data presentation and validation of results.     
• Coaching and mentoring skills for building the capacity of partner organizations in MEL inclusive of design, implementation and reporting.  
• Proven experience in developing, facilitating and delivering various trainings using participatory approaches.    
• Experience in in directly managing staff ensuring high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity and teamwork.   
• Knowledge in women’s economic empowerment programming and working with different stakeholders (the private sector, government and non-profit organisations) is an advantage. 

Key skills & Competencies

• Demonstrable experience in implementing MEL frameworks in multimillion-dollar institutional grants through donors such as Global Affairs Canada, USAID, DFID and European Union.   
• Strong understanding of feminist principles, gender equality, and women’s economic empowerment.  
• Strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation, and results-based management tools and approaches.  
• Strong understanding and proven application of project cycle management.  
• Skills in the design, entry, analysis of data in Microsoft Excel and Access as well as for Microsoft word and PowerPoint; knowledge of statistical software (e.g. SPSS) preferred 
• Experience in SAP is an advantage 
• Solid writing skills (report writing etc.) 
• Self-starter takes initiative and works with minimal direct supervision. 
• Strong inter-personal and cross-cultural skills. 
• Flexible, able to shift directions quickly and occasionally work long hours to meet tight reporting deadlines. 

Personal Attributes

• Self-starter and team player with high standards
• Ability to multi task and work under some level of pressure
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment and with multi- and interdisciplinary teams
• Very organised and attention to detail
• The ability to multi-task and cope with a degree of pressure at peak times

Desirable

• Passion for gender transformative programming and women’s economic empowerment, mission driven work and personal values aligned with Plan International. 
• Commitment to working transparently and with integrity.  
• Inclusive and empowering approach to leadership and MEL.  
• Demonstrated creativity and willingness to innovate.  
• Flexible and adaptable work style to respond to an evolving context.  
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines. 
• Communicates clearly and effectively

Please click the link to view the full job profile and Job Description for the role: Full Job Description MEL Specialist.docx

Location: Tamale

Type of Role: Monitoring and Evaluation

Reports to: Project Manager 

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date: 8th April, 2025

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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