• Collaborate closely with Program Coordinator[s] and Team Leaders of program clusters to ensure effective and timely reporting of M&E information; ensuring all MEL records are up-todate before the end of the reporting period to enable correct and timely narrative reports;
• Develop/adopt an integrated database of all program/projects and ensure accountability through regular data updates, and data integrity
• Track the performance of the project activities and outputs against expected results and adjust implementation processes to ensure projects are progressing towards the intended outcomes;
• Develop M&E plans for all projects and proposals and ensure the same is followed up during implementation
• Ensure all projects/programs have updated work plans and performance management plans (PMPs) in tandem with all approved proposals, regularly reviewing and updating them as needed
• Provide alerts to the respective Team Leaders on corrective actions required to avoid delays in implementation of project activities, including flagging operational issues and risks requiring timely actions
• Ensure that cross-cutting issues of inclusivity such as SDGs, gender, age, and disability are effectively addressed/mainstreamed in all project implementation
• Develop and improve knowledge-sharing and learning mechanisms for the organization
• Analyze the impact of projects and promote learning by documentation of best practices. Use this information to support decision-making processes
• Track program progress, and projects’ expenditure against approved budgets, anticipate any deviations and recommend and act on relevant and required adjustments
• Monitor all project activities, expenditures, and progress toward achieving value for money
• Monitor the sustainability of project results for securing multi-year grants
• Suggest strategies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the projects/programs by identifying bottlenecks in completing activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks
• Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual progress on all project activities to the Program Coordinator[s]
• Provide inputs, information, and statistics for quarterly, annual, and other reports to the Program’s Coordinator
• Assist the Program Coordinator[s] in preparing relevant reports
• Ensure accurate quality narrative and financial reports are submitted promptly and by donor requirements
• Assist project personnel with M&E tools as well as support them in their use
• Perform other duties as required

Competencies

Corporate Competencies

• Integrity by modeling CDD-Ghana’s values and ethical standards
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of CDD-Ghana
• Displays cultural, gender, religion and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies

• Organizes and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources, and multiple reporting relationships
• Extensive knowledge in Results-Based Management (RBM)
• In-depth knowledge of web-based M&E systems
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral): Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, respectful and helpful relations with donors and project staff
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates strong oral, written, and presentation skills

Required skills and Experience

Education:

A good bachelor’s or Master’s degree in statistics, economics, public policy, mathematics or a related field.

Experience

• At least five years’ experience in the design and implementation of Results-Based Management for development projects implemented by national/international and local NGOs/donors/funding agencies
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis, and production of reports
• Demonstrated experience of statistical packages and data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, Excel Strata) and advanced computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, and databases are a must)  Strong training & facilitation skills.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in written and spoken English