MERL Specialist

MERL Planning and Implementation:

• Lead the development of MERL frameworks including design of key project performance indicators to effectively track project performance and continuously monitor progress.
  
• Drive the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans ensuring alignment with agricultural project goals.
  
• Lead the systematic collection analysis and visualization of data to measure the impact of agricultural projects.
  
• Manage the project s data and use it to advise on areas of improvement for better project performance
  
• Develop project monitoring tools and train project team members and implementing departments on the use of the same.
  

Research and Analysis:

• Lead efforts to identify key research questions conduct indepth research on agricultural trends innovations and best practices and develop related reports.
  
• Utilize strong analytical skills to generate insights from data contributing to evidencebased decisionmaking.
  
• Collaborate with team members to synthesize research findings into actionable strategies.
  

Learning and Capacity Building:

• Contribute to the development of learning materials and resources.
  
• Lead and participate actively in internal knowledgesharing sessions to enhance the project teams capacity.
  
• Represent Jobberman Ghana and/or the project in appropriate technical meetings and conferences for knowledge dissemination.
  

Reporting and Documentation:

• Ensure timely and accurate MERL reporting to relevant stakeholders in accordance with approved reporting format and standard
  
• Lead the preparation of comprehensive reports documenting MERL processes and showcasing outcomes.
  
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of MERLrelated documentation within the agricultural context
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in quantitative research statistics development studies project management or any other field related to impact analysis; Any degree with additional M&E certifications will also be considered.
  
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience as a MERL specialist for impact projects 2 years managing MERL activities in projects funded by international development agencies such as USAID UKAID EU etc.
  
• Experience in Agriculture projects is a plus.
  
• Experience developing theories of change M&E systems or plans and conducting data quality assessments data validation and data audits for youth empowerment projects highly preferred
  
• Demonstrated research experience and skills with understanding of qualitative and quantitative research design complemented by experience in research information product development
  
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for impressive presentations and effective report writing for various partners.
  
• Proven expertise in data collection methodologies indepth knowledge of sampling and use of interviews focus groups and interactive tools to generate qualitative information and analysis with ability to communicate results clearly using graphs charts and other visuals.
  
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods statistical analysis and data analysis software (Advanced Excel ODK tool KoBo Collect google forms power BI SPSS etc.)
  
• Extensive knowledge in MEL collaboration learning and adapting concepts for impact projects required.
  
• Strong teamwork and effective crosscultural interpersonal skills with ability to work across various teams willingness to listen respect for diversity demonstrated ability to build consensus and navigate complex operating environments
  
• Good time management skills ability to handle multiple tasks at once and deliver high time constraints/deadlines