Abt. Associates Inc., a US-based company, is implementing USAID–funded President’s Malaria Initiative Evolve project. The project is supporting the implementation of vector control strategies such as bednet distribution and indoor residual spraying (IRS). In Ghana, Abt has been implementing IRS in the northern areas since 2011 and is preparing for 2024 IRS campaign under the PMI Evolve Project, Ghana.
For the Evolve project, Abt Associates is seeking qualified individuals to fill temporary positions for Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Assistants at each of the following 28 sub-districts.
Successful candidates will be contracted for up to 3 months.
| DISTRICT | SUB-DISTRICT/OPERATIONAL SITE |
| Bunkpurugu-Nakpanduri | Nakpanduri, Binde and Bunkpurugu |
| Chereponi | Chereponi and Wenchiki |
| East Mamprusi | Gambaga, Langbensi, Sakogu, Nagboo and Gbintiri |
| Gushegu | Gushegu, Galwei, Kpatinga and Nabuli |
| Karaga | Karaga, Sandua/Zandua and Pishigu |
| Kumbungu | Kumbungu and Dalun |
| Mamprugu Moagduri | Kubori and Yizesi |
| Tatale-Sanguli | Tatale, and Kandin |
| West Mamprusi | Wungu, Kpasenkpe and Janga |
| Yunyoo-Nasuan | Nasuan and Yunyoo |
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Responsibilities of MEL Assistant
- Train IRS seasonal workers on MEL, data collection tools and procedures
- Supervise field data collections and provide on-the-spot solutions to the data collection errors including troubleshooting issues with electronic tablets and data entry
- Perform data collection verification in project-supported communities
- Coach personnel on data capture and verification
- Ensure timely delivery of mobile tablets from the field to the data center
- Supervise Data Entry Assistants to follow protocols for data cleaning and syncing
- Assist the District IRS Coordinator (DOC) and Site Managers to draw daily spray operations and supervision plans
- Ensure tablets for mobile data collection are fully charged, have enough data bundle and are in good shape
- Complete the Community Performance Monitoring Tracker and interpret for decision making and planning.
- Provide technical support for mobile data collection
- Produce weekly spray data progress reports for the assigned district
- Analyze spray data to inform decisions for spray operations in the assigned operational sites
- Perform other duties as maybe assigned by the IRS Cordinator and/or the program MEL Manager
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Required Skills or Experience
- Minimum of Higher National Diploma in statistics, computer science or a related field
- Experience in field data collection with demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate large scale data collection exercise
- Knowledgeable and experienced in data analysis and interpretation
- Good organizational, report writing and management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Strong computer skills with good understanding of the use of MS Excel
- Confirmation of completion of the free DHIS2 course on https://academy.dhis2.org /
- Candidate will have added advantage if s/he:
- Is proficient in one or more languages spoken in the IRS districts
- Has previous work experience in IRS.
- Is willing to live and travel within the district assigned.
- Ability to ride a motorbike and possess a valid (motorbike) license is a MUST
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How To Apply: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Assistants at Abt Associates
Select a preferred district from the list provided above and state it in your application letter. Application letters that do not have specific district indicated will not be considered.
To apply, submit CV and a Cover letter address to “Through Vector Control Manager” PMI Evolve Project, Ghana- Tamale, using one of the instructions below:
- Email application to the following address: pmievolve.monitoring@gmail.com. Please indicate the position and preferred district in the subject line of the email. Emails without district and Job title will not be considered.
- Deliver application by hand to the Abt/PMI Evolve Project office located near former VSO office off the SSNIT Road BB Gas Junction, Tamale.
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Females are strongly encouraged to apply!!!
Note: the project will not hire people under government pay roll or employed by any other organization
The deadline for submission of applications is 5pm Thursday November 30, 2023.
Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
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