MEAL & Knowledge Management Officer (Full-Time)

Location: Accra, Ghana
Organisation: Oxfam in Ghana
Application Deadline: 19 June 2026

Join Our Team

At Oxfam in Ghana, we work to tackle the root causes of social and economic inequality, unaccountable power, and systemic injustice that drive poverty, human rights violations, and environmental degradation. We partner with communities and allies to dismantle structural barriers and advance social justice, gender equality, and sustainable development.

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical MEAL & Knowledge Management Officer to strengthen programme quality, learning systems, accountability mechanisms, and evidence-based decision-making across our work in Ghana.

If you are passionate about data-driven impact, learning systems, gender-responsive programming, and knowledge sharing for social change, we welcome your application.

Reporting Structure and Key Working Relationships

The MEAL & Knowledge Management Officer works under the supervision of the Programme Effectiveness Manager and collaborates across programme teams.

Internal Stakeholders:

• Country Director
• Finance and Operations Lead
• Organisational Development and People Lead
• Business Development Lead
• Programme Effectiveness Lead
• Programme and Policy Managers
• Communications Coordinator

External Stakeholders:

• Government ministries, departments, and agencies
• Local and international NGOs
• Coordination platforms and working groups
• Community leaders and civil society actors

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

• Coordinate the implementation of Oxfam in Ghana’s Performance, Knowledge and Learning Framework (2021–2026).
• Design and implement robust MEAL systems that support programme quality and decision-making.
• Conduct programme monitoring activities with a strong gender and inclusion lens.
• Contribute to project evaluations, reviews, and learning assessments.

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Capture, document, and share programme learning with staff, partners, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to internal communication bulletins using insights from monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Support learning reviews, reflection sessions, and dissemination of best practices.
• Strengthen organisational knowledge management systems, including OPAL.

Accountability and Feedback Systems

• Develop and implement effective feedback mechanisms that are safe, accessible, and contextually appropriate for communities and partners.
• Strengthen accountability systems to beneficiaries, donors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure feedback is analysed and used to improve programme delivery.

Capacity Building and Partner Support

• Build the capacity of partners in MEAL systems, tools, and approaches.
• Support assessments of potential partners and develop capacity strengthening plans.
• Deliver training sessions on MEAL, data management, and knowledge systems.
• Mentor staff and partners on data collection, analysis, and learning practices.

Data Analysis and Evidence Generation

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis to support programme decision-making.
• Use tools such as NVIVO, SPSS, Excel, and other analytical platforms.
• Produce high-quality reports, insights, and evidence briefs for internal and external use.
• Support programme managers in designing evidence-based interventions.

Systems Strengthening and Programme Support

• Support programme teams in developing new projects using evidence and learning.
• Update and strengthen management information systems.
• Promote gender-responsive and socially inclusive MEAL approaches.
• Ensure integration of learning across programmes and campaigns.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

• A first degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, Planning, Project Management, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in MEAL, data analysis, programme quality, or knowledge management roles.
• Proven experience designing and implementing MEAL systems with limited supervision.
• Strong experience in gender-responsive MEAL and social accountability approaches.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and research methodologies.
• Familiarity with NGO policy, advocacy, and development programming contexts.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in NVIVO, SPSS, Excel, PowerPoint, and other data tools.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in diverse teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to political and cultural contexts.
• Commitment to gender equality, inclusion, and Oxfam’s values.
• Ability to work in high-pressure and complex environments.
• Willingness to travel to field locations and engage with communities.

Desirable

• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and capacity building in MEAL systems and data analytics.
• Experience working in campaign, advocacy, or policy influence environments.

How to Apply

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