Opening for a Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Associate.

Job Title: Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Associate 

Job Summary: The Research Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (RMEL) associate is responsible for designing and carrying out qualitative and quantitative research projects that are in line with the hub’s purpose. The selected candidate will collaborate with project teams and external stakeholders to ensure that project goals are met and that lessons learned are acknowledged and communicated. 

Location: Ho  

What you will do:  

Research  

• Manage research initiatives, including their conception, design, data gathering, analysis, and report writing.   
•  Lead the production of high-quality research reports. 
• Lead, supervise, and train the research and project staff.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning 

• Develop and implement monitoring, evaluation, and learning plans for the hub’s projects and programs. 
• Design and manage data collection systems and tools, including surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and other methods. 
• Analyze and report on project and program data and provide regular updates to project teams and senior management. 
• Develop and maintain a database of project and program data, and ensure that data is accurate, complete, and accessible to project teams and stakeholders. 
• Develop and implement learning agendas and systems to promote continuous learning and improvement. 

• Provide guidance and support to project teams to ensure that project outcomes are achieved, and that project data is collected and analyzed effectively. 
• Disseminate project and program results and lessons learned to internal and external stakeholders through reports, presentations, and other communication channels. 
• Develop and maintain partnerships with external stakeholders to enhance monitoring, evaluation, and learning efforts. 

Who we are looking for 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in statistics, economics, social science, or related fields. 
• A recognized professional certificate in monitoring and evaluation 
• At least 3 years of experience in a research, monitoring, and evaluation role, preferably in the development sector. 
• Extensive knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodology 
• Experience in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation plans, data collection tools, and data analysis methodologies. 

• Experience in managing databases and data quality assurance. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with diverse teams. 
• Adept at using data visualization tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, and statistical applications like SPSS and STATA.   
• Knowledge of and interest in youth development issues and entrepreneurship. 

Deadline: March 24, 2023 

Apply here:  https://bit.ly/3luSwZG

About Node Eight Foundation  

Node Eight Foundation is a youth-led innovation hub in Ho, in the Volta Region of Ghana. Established in 2017, Node Eight provides an inclusive space for digital skill training in emerging technologies, co-working space, business incubation, and acceleration programs, an inclusive community that promotes the culture of innovation. We also engage in research-backed advocacy on issues related to youth development, entrepreneurship, and the digital economy in Ghana.    

Our mission is to build a pipeline of ethical digital talents for the global market and investment-ready technology-enabled African start-ups. We believe that talent is evenly distributed, but opportunities are not. and this is our motivating factor, creating access to decentralized opportunities for all. We are passionate about innovation, digital skills & entrepreneurship because we believe it is the most sustainable route to mitigating youth unemployment, building wealth, and local economic development.