TechnoServe seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (Manager) for the HAPPY Activity in Ghana, which will focus mainly on poultry, soybean, tomato, and rice value chains.

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager will report to HAPPY’s Program Director and work with technical teams to design, analyze, and execute MEL activities, tracking implementation and results while continuing to improve the program’s approach.

Program Overview: 

Harnessing Agriculture Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) aims to drive shared prosperity in Ghana by creating, sustaining, or improving dignified jobs and increasing agricultural productivity across the poultry, rice, soy, and tomato value chains. HAPPY will bridge the productivity gaps in these four value chains by building resilient youth-led and women-led food systems. The program will harness the power of young women and men to enhance the sourcing and business models of off-takers, pursue innovative entrepreneurial ventures, support the adoption of improved practices and inputs, and influence the enabling environment by making their voices heard. The result will be a more prosperous and inclusive agricultural sector that propels growth across the country.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

Program Monitoring and Evaluation 

• Establish a framework, methodology, procedures, and responsibilities for MEL program performance in accordance with the program’s logical framework and reporting requirements. Enable evidence-based decision-making and adaptive management to maximize impact.
• Lead the project’s evaluation plan, special studies, and learning agenda.
• Collate, monitor, and update data associated with all project indicators.
• Implement systems to safeguard the collection, management, and quality control of program data, including the development of input mechanisms to be leveraged by program teams.
• Lead the development of progress update materials for internal and external stakeholders (reports, presentations and graphics) in coordination with relevant global and country team members as required.
• Support the identification of opportunities to capture success stories and global best practices.
• Undertake regular visits to the field to support the implementation of MEL activities to integrate relevant insights and data into program planning and decision-making processes.
• Work with the HQ Impact Team to identify and integrate corporate impact indicators into HAPPY’s MEL system.

Compliance Oversight

• Maintain high levels of confidentiality in relation to sensitive and confidential program implementation data and information.
• Provide proactive advice to ensure optimal program delivery and reporting in compliance with TechnoServe’s policies and guidelines.
• Support program team with analysis and interpretation of program monitoring data and produce reports and briefs to enable effective communication of program progress.

Data Management and Analysis:

• Oversee and manage multiple program tracking databases and conduct routine quality assurance checks.
• Run ad-hoc analyses and produce graphics and reports.

Staff Capacity Building

• Liaise regularly with field teams to provide support to the teams in Monitoring and Evaluation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree + 7 years relevant experience OR Master’s Degree + 5 years relevant experience
• Experience managing MEL systems for agricultural, value chains, and market systems initiatives
• Knowledge of international development donor reporting requirements.
• 5 years of experience with MEL methods and approaches in an international development context, including designing, planning, and implementing MEL systems, analyzing, and reporting using a logical framework, and other strategic planning approaches.

Required Languages: Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, including fluency in English (equivalent to R4/S4)

Travel: Up to 30% travel to project sites

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-sectoral stakeholders, including development partners and national governments
• Competence in managing and analyzing large datasets
• Advanced proficiency with relevant software packages, including Microsoft Office (with advanced knowledge of Excel), Google Suite (including Looker Studio), Salesforce, or Power BI

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to develop well-written, cohesive analyses and reports
• Strong analytical, program management, and analytical skills