Company Profile

WUSC (World University Service of Canada) is a Canadian non-profit organization working to create a better world for all young people. We bring together a diverse network of students, volunteers, schools, governments, and businesses who share this vision. Together, we develop solutions in education, economic opportunities, and empowerment to overcome inequality and exclusion for youth around the world, particularly young women and young refugees. WUSC currently works in 25 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, with an annual budget of approximately CAD $40 million. We have over 90 staff in our Ottawa office, and over 200 people overseas implementing 16 development projects in collaboration with donors such as Global Affairs Canada, the UK Department for International Development (DFID), the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Mastercard Foundation and the African Development Bank.

Job Description

• ELIGIBILITY: Local National, must be legally entitled to work in Ghana
• REPORTS TO: MERL Advisor
• CONTRACT TERM: 7 months
• APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 23, 2021
• EXPECTED START DATE: May 2021

• Assist INVEST staff, and Partners to ensure the correct use of data collection tools and forms developed by the project and provide training if needed
• Proactively assist in regular gathering of information from the staff and Partners and ensure that all data collected from activities are entered in the M&E Database system in timely manner
• Ensure Partner supporting documents are downloaded, verified and archived into the INVEST google drive accounts and interact with them if needed to solve data quality issues
• Ensure aggregation, cleaning and exploitation of M&E data from field activities and correct entry in the system
• Conduct the physical and electronic archiving of all documents and scan documents the team need to store; cross-check physical archiving and electronic system to ensure consistency and maintain overall data integrity
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the MEL Advisor to ensure effective
• implementation of project activities
• Participate in pre-assignment online or in person training;
• Ensure the representation and engagement of women in all activities and program benefits
• Work with project partner organisations to provide guidance to their communications and outreach activities. 
• Submit volunteer timesheets, reports and deliverables as required by the project communication team and partner organization assigned to by WUSC.

Required Skills or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business Administration, Economics or related field;
• At least 3 years’ experience in the design and/or implementation of M&E/MIS in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/UN bodies/ Government;
• Proven ICT skills, especially in the development of MIS software using database software;
• Candidates should possess expertise in analyzing data using statistical software;
• Ability to work effectively in an inter-cultural, diverse and complex work environment;
• Ability to work as part of an international team in a participatory manner;
• Ability to communicate effectively in English language - both written and orally;
• Knowledge of a local language will be considered an asset;
• Comfortable using online working platforms;
• A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering.