Job Opening: Senior M/E Officer

Job Description Senior  Officer 

We are seeking an experienced Senior M/E Officer to lead and oversee the implementation of a robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) framework for Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh). This senior-level role is critical to ensuring the organization achieves its strategic objectives and project outcomes through evidence-based decision-making, high-quality data collection, and continuous improvement.

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

To apply: Email a cover letter and CV with a portfolio of past communications work to hr@impactinvestinggh.org 

Deadline: 15/01/2025, however applications will be viewed on a rolling basis so early applicants will have an advantage.

Compensation: Competitive based on experience

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities will include: 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Development and Implementation  M/E Framework :
   • Design and implement the overall organisational and project MEAL framework, including regular reviews, mid-term project evaluations, impact assessments, and final evaluations.
   • Develop a comprehensive Project Performance Monitoring Plan with appropriate data collection and analysis systems.
2. Capacity Building:
   • Organize and deliver training sessions for team members to enhance understanding and capacity for implementing MEAL systems.
3. Data Management and Analysis:
   • Collect and analyze data regularly to measure project achievements against key performance indicators.
   • Ensure data quality through rigorous checks and maintain an effective and secure M&E database.
   • Aggregate findings and translate them into actionable insights.
4. Reporting and Communication:
   • Support the preparation of project progress reports, mid-term reviews, and final evaluation documents.
   • Produce high-quality M&E reports, presentations, and case studies to highlight project achievements and lessons learned.
5. Organizational Learning and Improvement:
   • Identify lessons learned and best practices to improve organizational and project performance.
   • Advise the Program Director on enhancing project implementation and outcomes based on M&E findings.
6. Knowledge Sharing:
   • Develop case studies and qualitative assessments to showcase project impacts.
   • Facilitate internal and external sharing of key findings through presentations and written materials.
7. Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement:
   • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and donors to understand their MEAL needs, foster collaboration and share MEAL outcomes.
   • Provide support in aligning MEAL strategies with stakeholder priorities and reporting requirements.
8. Policy and Strategy Alignment:
   • Ensure that all MEAL processes and frameworks align with organizational policies and strategic priorities.
   • Propose innovative methodologies and tools to strengthen MEAL efforts and maximize impact.

Qualifications

1. Demonstrated experience designing and executing successful communications strategies that accomplished their objectives.
2. Able to write, edit, and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, and other marketing material that communicates the organisation’s activities, products and/or services.
3. Excellent event organising skills and highly detail oriented.
4. Excellent computer skills, particularly with software applications like Word and PowerPoint.
5. Collaborative leader, excellent team player and strong relationship-building skills. Able to work well with others and create a fun and positive work environment even under time pressure
6. Experienced communications expert with significant experience as an account manager or creative director in advertising or communications
7. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

About Impact Investing Ghana

Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh) works to build a thriving ecosystem for impact investing in Ghana. Impact Investing, that is investments that are made to generate a measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial returns, are essential for Ghana’s development. IIGh is Ghana’s representative to the Global Steering Group for Impact Investing and is a local platform representing all the stakeholder groups needed to redirect significant capital flows towards social and environmental impact.  IIGh has an ambitious plan to support the growth of impact ventures and to catalyze $1billion in impact funds for investment in SMEs in Ghana and the West African sub-region prioritizing areas such as reducing underemployment and unemployment, reducing inequality gaps and addressing climate and environmental issues. We deliver relevant research, drive collaboration in the ecosystem and the creation of collaborative projects such as https://dealsourceafrica.co/, the Ghana Enterprise Support Organisation Collaborative https://esoghana.org/, the Ghana Angel Investor Network and the Ghana Research Industry Impact Investing Collaborative among others.