Place of Work: 

Sunyani/Accra

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

About the Role:

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer is responsible for supporting the effective monitoring, data collection, analysis, and learning of project activities by ensuring high-quality, timely, and ethical data management. The role involves training project teams on the use of data collection application and digital data collection tools, supporting the design and testing of baseline, midline, and endline survey instruments, and providing field-level supervision to ensure data quality. Working closely with the Ghana Knowledge Transfer Manager and the group MEL Manager, the MEL Officer consolidates,  reviews and develops actionable reports for impact studies and reporting, and provide project insight. The position also plays a key role in documenting good practices, and farmer stories, project records, and strengthening project accountability through regular field engagement and collaboration with project teams.

Scope:

The MEL Officer supports project teams by monitoring field activities, coordinating data collection, and assisting with reporting at the country level. This role ensures accurate and timely data from the field, helps train enumerators and project staff on digital tools like the KT App (EWS-KT’s Monitoring app), and contributes to quality project reports that support decision-making and accountability.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor implementation of project activities, training programs, and field activities and report progress to the Ghana KT Manager and the MEL Manager.
• Train project teams on the use of the KT App and train field enumerators on digital data collection tools.
• Assist with the preparation and testing of questionnaires for baseline, endline, and other field surveys.
• Provide field-level supervision and spot checks during data collection to ensure data quality.
• Consolidate and review KT App data and monitoring data submitted by field teams and enumerators.
• Develop reports for impact studies and for baseline, midline, and endline surveys to assess progress and inform mid-course corrections.
• Synthesize findings into accessible learning products such as briefs, case studies, and program summaries.
• Periodically prepare clear, well-structured project monitoring and progress reports.
  Document good practices, impactful farmer stories, lessons learned, and field challenges for use in internal reviews.
• Maintain organized records of monitoring tools, checklists, and field reports.
• Support basic data entry and cleaning and follow-up with field teams on incomplete or inconsistent records.
• Coordinate with the KT Manager and MEL Manager to support timely reporting to donors and partners.
• Participate in field visits and joint review meetings to strengthen data quality and project accountability.
• Uphold confidentiality, data protection, and high ethical standards in all monitoring and reporting work.
• Document lessons learned and support the MEL team with good project management practices.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, rural development, social sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project monitoring, field coordination, or data collection roles.
• Experience training staff or enumerators on mobile data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK).
  Ability to prepare clear, concise monitoring and project progress reports.
• Familiarity with Excel, Google Suite, and mobile data tools.
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills in English and the local language(s).
• Willingness to travel regularly to field sites and support on-ground monitoring.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural setting.
• High ethical standards and commitment to data integrity and learning.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

EWS-KT is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the position to [email protected]

Due to the large number of applications we receive, only applicants who are shortlisted for further discussions will be contacted.