Company Profile

Creative Associates International Inc. is a dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in international development in the areas of education, democratic transitions and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington, DC, the firm has a field presence in 30 countries worldwide with a strong and diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other clients including the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense. The firm has earned a solid reputation among its clients and missions worldwide and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. 

Job Description

Accra, Ghana – M&E Specialist, USAID West Africa Reacting to Early Warning and Response Data, Communities in Transition

Position Location:      Accra, Ghana

Position Summary
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist will be based in Accra, Ghana and will support the USAID West Africa Reacting to Early Warning and Response Data (REWARD) project. S/he will oversee and ensure timely and accurate project monitoring and evaluation, to ensure that project activities are contributing to project objectives. S/he will develop tools and systems for project M&E and manage baseline assessments and mid and final evaluations. 

Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop M&E frameworks and establish data flow procedures using simple data-flow charts, checklists, or guidelines to facilitate timely reporting and ensure compliance.
• Monitor the implementation of REWARD project activities. Create M&E surveys, questionnaires, etc. to assess activity outcomes.
• Oversee and ensure timely and accurate data collection, including surveys, questionnaires, activity reports, site visit reports, weekly reports, etc. Verify actual data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Review all relevant data captured in the field and upload into the Creative database for submission. Promptly address follow-up requests from Creative’s Washington headquarters.
• Aggregate M&E data in accordance with project indicators for inclusion in reports to USAID.
• Collaborate closely with other Creative staff members in the Accra office to ensure the effective implementation of M&E activities and systems in the field.
• Analyze and document lessons learned and share with project team to ensure M&E is used for learning and improving.
• Conduct mid- and final project evaluations.
• Lead, facilitate and/or organize M&E-related training sessions for staff and other audiences, as and when required.
• Maintain a comprehensive and well-organized filing system (both hard and e-versions) for all M&E activities.

Additional duties and responsibilities:

• Regional travel within West Africa to oversee and support monitoring and evaluation of REWARD project activities as required.
• Represent the REWARD project at client meetings and regional conferences as required.
• Participate as a non-voting member in all relevant Grant Review Committee meetings for the purposes of technical assistance only, as and when required.
• Assist with grant verification processes by implementing compliance vendor site visits in coordination with Accra, as and when required.
• Any other tasks that may be requested by the REWARD Chief of Party.

Reporting & Supervision:
The M&E Specialist will report to the Chief of Party, located in Accra, Ghana.

Required Skills or Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation.
• BA/BS degree.
• Demonstrated ability in qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis, sampling techniques and establishing M&E systems.
• Strong communication skills.
• Creativity and problem-solving abilities.
• Capability to work individually and as a team to undertake tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues.
• Fluency in speaking, reading and writing in English and French.