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Work Opening At Federation of Canadian Municipalities

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has a new job opening. They are hiring a Project Officer – Ghana Field Office. The role holder will begin work on September 1, 2023 and end on December 31, 2024 (16 months).

Key Responsibilities:

The Project Officer is responsible for

Implementing the MELKS strategies and AWP to support effective project delivery and impact, meeting generally accepted quality standards, and promoting strategic evidence-based learning and knowledge-sharing (60%)
Ensure the application of performance management framework (PMF), including mainstreaming of gender equality;
Build partner capacity and support them to apply data collection, analysis and monitoring tools, and to apply a gender and inclusion perspective
Ensure timely reporting by partners (quarterly) as input to donor reporting
Leverage project ME information toward project learning and knowledge sharing.
Lead the development and implementation of the project’s internal learning strategies which include reflections on lessons learned to improve project implementation and sharing best practices to strengthen the capacity of local partners;

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Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

Legally entitled to work in Ghana
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in program monitoring, evaluation, learning and knowledge sharing.
University degree in community development, international development, public administration, or a related discipline
Knowledge and experience in the areas of gender equality and inclusion, local governance, and capacity building considered an asset.
Excellent cross-cultural communication and presentation skills (written and oral). Includes the ability to coordinate and work with teams, lead meetings and make formal presentations to high-level audiences, both in-person and virtually.
Strong research and analytical skills; experience with communications considered an asset.
Ability to spearhead and work independently on projects using excellent judgement.
Good planning skills and ability to multi-task.
Have the ability to work in both English and French is required.