07 Mar Knowledge & Learning Manager - Accra, Ghana
- Company Name: Youth Challenge International
- Project Title: EQWIP HUBs Powering Youth Innovation for Sustainable Livelihoods
- Start: As soon as possible
- Working Location: Accra, Ghana
- Schedule: Full-time, Manager Level Contract
- Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Country Manager, the Knowledge and Learning Manager plays a leadership role in ensuring that relevant knowledge on livelihoods programming will be gathered and shared through a dynamic knowledge management system which include monitoring, evaluation and learning components. These will be applied to promote innovation and quality in the design and delivery of program training and related activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Knowledge Management
- Lead the adaptation and implementation of the overall EQWIP HUBs M&E Strategy at the country level in close collaboration with the Learning, Monitoring and Reporting Lead and key project stakeholders (volunteers, partners, youth participants)
- Ensure program quality through implementation of activity-specific review systems, comprehensive M&E systems, and staff development
- Provide management for the implementation of the HUB M&E system, working closely with other staff, consultants, youth and partners
- Contribute to the development of the knowledge management system including development of context-appropriate tools and activities
- Develop results and performance reports, in addition to other briefings, summaries, papers and presentations for various audiences as needed
- Assure that knowledge about the project’s achievements (expected and unexpected) are documented and shared with the appropriate stakeholders by researching and collecting content and stories
Training and Reporting
- Train HUB’s partners and staff on the efficient use of the monitoring system, provide ongoing coaching/support through regular project site monitoring visits
- Support the consolidation and compilation of reports (monthly, quarterly and annual reports)
- Conduct semiannual training in M&E systems for all EQWIP HUBs staff and volunteers
- Ensure the accuracy of all numbers reported and progress to targets
- Maintain the project Indicator Tracking System and update management on quarterly progress against targets
- Establish and maintain positive, collaborative and productive relationships with project staff, implementing partners, consortium partners and sector stakeholders
Learning Management
- Identify, document and share good practice, lessons learned and trends in the youth livelihoods sector to ensure program relevance and effectiveness
- Ensure that training curriculum design, adaptation and delivery integrates learning and best practices and is youth centered, creative and experiential
Others
- Perform other duties as delegated by the Country Manager
QUALIFICATIONS
- Applicant must be a Citizen of Ghana
- University degree
- 5 to 7 years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, training, and knowledge management
- Passion, understanding and ability to utilize measurement to improve programming
- Understanding of and experience with participatory training techniques
- A successful track record in supervising, designing, managing, implementing and monitoring training plans
- Ability to gather and organize information and resources, compile data, and to synthesize knowledge from diverse sources of information
- Experience in planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting and reporting
- Proven ability to manage and provide ongoing training and support on M&E to diverse staff and personnel
- Knowledge, previous experience or interest in applying IT and social media to learning and M&E
- Data Analysis skill using Excel or other databases
- Energetic and collaborative spirit, with the ability take initiative, and a willingness to develop new skills
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and work effectively
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Availability to travel within the host country
- Strong verbal and written English skills required
Deadline to apply: Monday March 19th, 2018 at 5pm EST. Applications will be considered upon submission. Please submit your cover letter and CV as a one document Word or PDF e-mail attachment to hrghana@eqwiphubs.org with “Knowledge & Learning Manager - Ghana” in the subject line. Applications will not be considered beyond the deadline. No phone calls about the position can be accepted. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.