Global Communities is seeking Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MEL) Director for the anticipated donor-funded health program. This five-year program seeks to increase HIV case finding and linkage to care and treatment - including viral load suppression, in geographic focus areas of Ghana. The program builds on Ghana’s health and development progress to date in advancing the delivery of integrated HIV health services for key and priority populations. Technical assistance and service delivery activities will build the capacity, sustainability, and resilience of local institutions and regional health directorates. The donor envisions assistance under this program will significantly contribute to Ghana’s progress outlined in national strategies addressing integration of HIV health service delivery.

The MERL Director will lead the design and oversight of the project MERL and Collaboration, Learning and Adaption (CLA) activities. The MERL Director will lead a team to develop and maintain systems to collect data and lead analysis to produce information on inputs, outputs, outcomes and impact of the program. S/he will collaborate with project team members and partners to provide feedback on data collection and indicators; analyze data reported from sub-grantees, and support quality assurance throughout the program. Under the leadership of the COP and DCOP, the MERL Director will also lead the adaptation management design and coordinate implementation required under this award to ensure adaptation measurements and course correction are put into place as required to change dynamics within the country and within the health sector. We are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us build the world we envision: one of expanded opportunity, where crises give way to resilience and all people thrive.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the monitoring, evaluation and learning activities of the project.
• Lead a team in the design, development, planning, and implementation of project evaluation activities. This includes development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and intervention-linked research.
• Develop strategies and tools for the design and implementation of monitoring of specific technical components.
• Provide leadership and represent program in MERL-related interactions with donor, Ministry of Health and other key stakeholders.
• Work closely with the technical leads and government and national partners and stakeholders to co-design program MERL approaches, activities and products. Ensure compatibility and coordination within the M&E framework, and consistency with national and donor requirements.
• Provide technical assistance, develop and set up systems for the timely collection, management, analysis, and reporting of valid and reliable data that meet donor reporting requirements.
• Show leadership in strengthening the MEL system, building capacity of partners and staff, and improving alignment and support to host-country MEL systems.
• Develop and lead the implementation of a robust learning agenda for continuous learning, collaboration and adaptation.
• Undertake periodic reviews of program and/or country MERL/CLA systems and participate in planning MERL/CLA system strengthening actions.
• Provide guidance on information for quality assurance, as well as best practices documentation and reporting; and
• Oversee the publication and dissemination of information on successful and promising approaches, lessons learned and other program results to program partners, donors, Government of Ghana counterparts and other key stakeholders.
• Represent Global Communities and overall program interests as necessary and appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong working relations with key internal and external stakeholders, beneficiaries, prime and subcontractors, suppliers, and partners. Provide effective and timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
• Develop the project’s MERL plan, developing systems, strategies, and tools for the timely collection, management, analysis, and reporting of valid and reliable data that meet donor reporting requirements.
• Contribute to project deliverables, including annual workplans, and quarterly and annual reporting, undertake periodic reviews of program and/or country M&E systems and lead design of M&E system strengthening actions and oversee the dissemination of information on approaches, lessons learned, etc.
• Mentor, coach and supervise the M&E Leads from Global Communities, local partners and grassroots organizations.
• Provide oversight, capacity building, mentoring/coaching and support to Ghana Health Service at regional, district and sub-district levels on data management and reporting.