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Team Leader, Basic Education Performance Monitoring, Ghana
Location: Ghana

Description
Team Leader, Basic Education Performance Monitoring, Ghana
Project/Proposal Summary:

MSI is currently looking for a team leader to provide performance measurement support to the USAID Ghana Education Team. The work will include development of a PMP including indicator reference sheets, conducting baseline of education indicators, development of a data quality verification process and audit readiness plan as well as the development of a database to monitor program progress.
Position Summary:

The Team Leader position will be the lead technical person overseeing the various aspects of the performance measurement support and the various team members working on the activity. The Team Leader will travel to the field and work closely with the Mission to develop the PMP, complete the indicator reference sheets, and complete the baseline report and audit readiness report as well as interface with the database development process. The team leader will work with and oversee a team of performance measurement support staff designated for this activity. The work is expected to begin in early June and will be for a total of 3 months’ level of effort.
Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of the performance measurement support for the Mission.

• Ensure that all team members have clear direction and tasks assigned to complete the work in a timely manner that is of the highest quality per current USAID performance monitoring standards.
• Interact with USAID, education stakeholders, implementing partners and the GES on a regular basis:

• Complete the PMP, development of baseline instruments, baseline report and audit readiness report

• Provide input on the development of the database.
Qualifications:

• PhD in international comparative education or related social science field:

• 10 years of experience in the field of performance measurement for education activities;

• Previous experience developing education PMPs, monitoring instruments, baseline data collection and database systems;

• Previous experience working in Africa;

• Familiarity with the Ghana educational system, preferred;

• Experience working with USAID Missions;

• The ability to travel and work from the field.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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