The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances childrenโs rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And itโs girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support childrenโs rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for โ and respond to โ crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.
PURPOSE:
Plan International Ghana is looking for Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator to effectively lead the monitoring, evaluation and learning activities for a project titled โShe Leads Consortium - Ghanaโ; a five-year (2021-2025) strategic partnership between Terre des Hommes, Plan International, Defence for Children/ECPAT, African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands.
The strategic objective of the She Leads programme is to increase the sustained influence of Girls and Young Women (GYW) on decision-making and the transformation of gender norms in formal and informal institutions. This will be achieved through the attainment of three main outcomes; enhanced collective action and activism by GYW in a gender-responsive civil society, increased acceptance of positive social gender norms and political institutions at all levels enable meaningful participation of GYW in decision-making.
The project will have a national reach, however specifically target some regions of Ghana.
DIMENSIONS OF ROLE:
The MEL Coordinator will be responsible and accountable for developing and implementing the projectโs feminist MEL system, providing capacity development in M&E to womenโs rights and GYW-led organizations, and developing and implementing the projectโs knowledge management system, all with the ultimate objective of improving program effectiveness.
Feminist principles of co-creation of knowledge, collaboration, participation, transparency and respect for the agency of womenโs rights and GYW-led organizations will be integrated in all aspects of this role.
The post-holder will be based in Accra with regular travel to the project locations in Upper West and North East regions; for approximately 20 - 30% of their time. The role is responsible for the implementation of project/community-based monitoring and feedback systems, responsible for ensuring all monitoring and evaluation activities are conducted in line with Plan Internationalโs MERL standards, serve as focal point for data collection and entry at the project level.
TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Feminist MEL System: Lead the participatory development and implementation of the projectโs feminist MEL system. A strong understanding of results-based management, feminist principles, and technical proficiency in mixed methods, data collection, analysis and presentation is essential.
Capacity Development & Relationships: Through participatory approaches, the MEL Coordinator will provide capacity development and ongoing coaching to local womenโs rights and GYW-led organizations. Cultivating strong and respectful relationships with womenโs rights and GYW-led will be an essential component of this accountability.
Knowledge Management & Reporting: Best practices and lessons learned are documented, shared, and integrated into programming.
Communications and Working Relationships:
Working contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level (high, medium, low) of the contact
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor degree in statistics, measurement, planning, monitoring & evaluation, development research, or other relevant fields.
Strong understanding of results-based management tools and approaches
Demonstratable expertise in developing and implementing M&E systems
In-depth knowledge of the processes, procedures and systems in project planning, management, monitoring and evaluation.
A minimum of 5 yearsโ experience in program planning, monitoring, evaluation and research of complex development projects.
Knowledge of statistical analysis, quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques.
Coaching and mentoring skills for building the capacity of womenโs right and GYW-led organizations in M&E and learning
Proven experience in facilitating and delivering various trainings using participatory approaches.
Knowledge in Gender programming and working with WROs is an advantage.
Capacity building experience in project design, implementation, reporting, and evaluation.
LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN:
Responsibilities of this job require a medium to high level of contact with children and young persons; particularly young girls. Plan Internationalโs global policy on safeguarding children and young people will be adhered to at all times.
PLAN INTERNATIONALโS VALUES IN PRACTICE:
We are open and accountable
Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and โwin-winโ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and โwin-winโ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
Location: Accra
Type of Role: Monitoring & Evaluation
Reports to: Project Manager
Closing Date: 25thSeptember, 2023
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.
We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girlsโ rights and inclusion.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
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