Overview
In close coordination with the US Embassy and USAID, the goal of the USAID/OTI-funded Littorals Regional Initiative (LRI) is to support US foreign policy priorities to shore up stability and prevent violent extremism in the Littoral region, including Ghana.
Initial objectives include:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer is responsible for telling the story of the LRI program through the proactive coverage of activities. Akin to an investigative journalist, the MEL Officer gathers and analyses complex information related to the social, political, and economic context and program activity implementation to produce compelling and rigorously fact-checked stories. Through qualitative data collection techniques, including interviews and focus group discussions, as well as observational techniques and photography, the MEL Officer helps the team learn how its activities contribute to the overall program goal.
This is not a traditional development-sector MEL Officer role.
Location Note: The MEL Officer will be based in northern Ghana, and the exact city is to be determined.
REPORTING & SUPERVISION
The MEL Officer reports to the MEL Manager. The MEL Officer will collaborate closely with Program Development Officers and the Communications & Reporting Officer to develop compelling products.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Field Work
Reporting
Perform other tasks, as assigned.**Qualifications**
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, International Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field.
Minimum two (2) years' experience in journalism, media production, and/or monitoring, evaluation and learning and four (4) years of general experience.
Strong research and qualitative data analysis skills e.g. context analysis
Demonstrated analytical ability and experience in report writing.
Excellent record keeping, and documentation skills are required.
Videography and Photography still are highly desirable.
Knowledgeable about USAID Rules and Regulations, previous experience working on USAID-funded projects is preferred.
Proficient English skills and fluency in one or more of the local languages of northern Ghana.
Ability and willingness to be based in northern Ghana.
Must have existing work authorization for Ghana.
Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
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