New Job Offer at Right To Play

Here is a new Job Offer at Right To Play. Right To Play is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator to join their team.

Job Description

Organization: Right To Play Country, Ghana
Department/Division: Country Office/ Program Department
Work Location: Accra, Ghana
Target Start Date: Immediate
Contract Duration: Long term engagement with an initial one-year contract
Closing Date: August 19, 2024

Job Summary

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator (MELC) reports directly to the MEL Manager. The
incumbent receives technical advice and supervision from the Regional MEL Manager. The MEL Coordinator
will collaborate with staff in the Country office level and globally through the current Global MEL strategy.
The primary roles and responsibilities of the MEL Coordinator are to (a) Support Right To Play’s country-level
monitoring, evaluation and learning plan, within the RTP Global MEL Strategy and specific to country
strategies, needs and contexts; (b) Support on the monitoring of program activities, participants, and
outcomes and support the development of program reports; (c) support program planning at the country level
by coordinating appropriate assessments and by ensuring the communication of measurement findings; (d)
support program evaluations; and, (e) help the country office utilize the findings in their program planning and
decision-making processes. The MEL Coordinator supports the MEL system across the country and plays an
active part in the global Right To Play MEL community by contributing to the organization’s understanding of
its program approaches and outcomes.

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Requirements

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, development or related discipline.
Training in Monitoring and Evaluation such as university courses, workshops, certificates
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3 years leading and conducting data collection, both qualitative (focus groups, interviews,
observations) and quantitative (surveys, statistics review).
Experience conducting rudimentary analysis for quantitative data (descriptive analysis) and qualitative
data (identifying key themes and sub-themes).
Experience managing data sets (coordinating data entry, ensuring data quality, managing data
confidential storage).

COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Advanced interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and conceptual skills to think and plan strategically and to identify trends
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to work appropriately with a variety of populations and stakeholders, including children, youth,
parents, teachers and school administrators, government, and other partners.
Proven written communication and presentation skills, presenting evaluation findings through a variety
of mediums— data visuals (graphs), reports and presentations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

A background in program evaluation methodologies
Understanding of quantitative and qualitative research approaches and best practices, and of child-
friendly data collection methods
Knowledge of SMART indicators
A strong working knowledge of issues related to development and humanitarian programming (sport
for development, health, education, community development, refugee and internally displaced
populations, gender equity, inclusion and advocacy)
Substantial knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes for NGO programs
Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and Internet

LANGUAGES

Fluency in spoken and written English and local language(s).
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset)
Ability to work appropriately with a variety of populations and stakeholders, including children, youth,
parents, teachers and school administrators, government, and other partners
Experience designing and leading evaluation or research studies
Experience conducting data collection with children
Expertise and experience in training and capacity-building (e.g., developing and delivering workshops,
mentoring and supporting colleagues, etc.)
Expertise and experience in designing data collection tools both qualitative and quantitative
Experience identifying program implications and recommendations from data findings
Experience in monitoring and evaluation processes for NGO programs

JOB CONTRIBUTIONS/IMPACT

(A) PROBLEM SOLVING
The incumbent is expected to follow the work procedures while using analytical skills to solve work
related problems. Seeks the CM’s support when required.
(B) FINANCIAL IMPACT
The incumbent is expected to make sure that the implementation of MEL activities are within budget.
(C) INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
The incumbent is expected to keep a database of reports, data, and MEL related documents and
share information with project team.
(D) CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
The incumbent is expected to monitor and evaluate project results and recommend changes.

How To Apply: New Job Offer at Right To Play

If you are interested in applying for this position, please click on the link below to apply with your resume and
cover letter in English.
https://righttoplay.hiringplatform.ca/163231-project-officer-suhum-konongo/682394-application-form/
en (https://righttoplay.hiringplatform.ca/163231-project-officer-suhum-konongo/682394-application-
form/en)