Deadline of this Job: 21 October 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Re- Advertisement - Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) Specialist
World Vision Rwanda is a child focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 30 Districts of Rwanda.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the position of Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist. The position will be based at Nyamasheke District – Nyungwe Cluster reporting to the Cluster Manager.
Purpose of the position:
To lead all project/program DME activities at the Cluster level, provide technical support to programs and projects, and improve the quality of program effectiveness. To ensure quality implementation of ministry priorities that are designed to contribute to the sustained well-being of children, especially the most vulnerable. Technically support Programme & projects operations and DME activities to ensure evidence-based programming and hence improve the quality of program effectiveness. This entails supporting IP/PES Departments to ensure that WVR has, executes and monitors NO Strategy; that NO has the capacity to effectively assess, design, implement, monitor and evaluate programs in accordance with the World Vision International’s programming tools; and that NO is accountable to sponsors and donors through periodic and timely reporting.
The major responsibilities include:
% Time Major Activities End Results Expected
20% Technically support Programmes & projects DME activities to ensure evidence-based programming and hence improve the quality of program effectiveness Design documents for projects/programs in place and aligned to Technical Programs/NO Strategy
10% Lead quality assessments and design of new APs in alignment with WVR Strategy and Development Program Approach Project/program assessment reports produced/reviewed
10% Ensure effective implementation of LEAP 3 and use of horizon system to increase programming effectiveness and efficiency All cluster project/program design documents and uploaded and updated into Horizon
10% Establish and Manage the programs’ database (relevant programming data, impact and success stories) A functional project/program databases established and regularly updated
5% Work with the DME team to produce high quality CWB & GNOD reports that produce evidence of our work and make changes to programme based on findings. NO CWBR produced as per GC deadline and qualities
5% Ensure effective scale up and depth in programming based on evidence Lessons learnt documented and shared
5% Monitor the implementation of Audit recommendations, SOIs and other sponsorship business processes and strengthen the capacity of program staff in the quality and monitor their implementation 100% audit recommendations, SOIs and other sponsorship business processes are implemented across all cluster projects/programs
5% Develop and manage Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system at cluster level and grant projects A functional M&E system established and harmonized tools in place
5% Develop Annual Business plans (or other relevant strategy monitoring documents) and monitor their execution Cluster business plan implemented and monitored as planned
5% Review Program Designs and DIPs in accordance with LEAP guidelines and WV Rwanda Strategic direction Project/Program quality Designs, Plans and Reports produced;
5% Technically support the development of concept papers, proposals and their budgets for funding in line with World Vision standards (LEAP/donor requirements, CWB) and World Vision Rwanda strategic direction. At least two concept papers and/or proposals developed and submitted
5% Maintain good working relationship with local partners and Support Office, monitor performance of implementing partners and timely respond to relevant AP issues Performance of implementing partners enhanced, good relationship with local partners, EARO and SOs is maintained
5% Building capacity of Cluster staff and coach them on M&E related issues All Cluster staff achieve their planned objectives and exceed their targets
5% Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual activity reports and submit them to the supervisor Project/program report timely produced and submitted to the supervisor(s)
100 % Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical skills and Experience
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Required Professional Experience
• At least 5 years’ experience in development work, preferably working in a large NGO/UN. Should have been involved in project design and implementation. Experience in project monitoring, evaluation and report writing is essential.
• Must have a clear vision of the key accountabilities, and be determined to achieve all set targets in line with short, medium and long-term targets and objectives.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of statistics software (E,g. STATA, SPSS and CSpro).
• Computer literacy (at least good command of word and excel)
Required Education, training, license, registration, andmcertification
• Must have a university degree in Economics, Management, Statistics, Social Sciences or related field. Master’s degree in Project Management is desirable.
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Committed and result-oriented
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
• Teamwork: Building collaborative relationships and demonstrating commitment to WVI’’s vision, Mission, and values, supporting information-sharing environment, developing self-awareness, understanding and valuing diversity, developing team skills and coaching, assessing performance, promoting excellence in performance, facilitating learning from others, preventing and resolving conflicts.
• People Skills: Listening, giving and receiving feedback, demonstrating interpersonal effectiveness, sharing knowledge and experience, handling criticism, showing empathy and becoming assertive.
• Planning and Results Orientation: Developing action plans and focusing on the future, developing direction, setting and monitoring goals, managing projects/programs/tasks and evaluating outcomes
• Accountability: Taking responsibility and accountability for one’s own actions; considering the consequences before acting and making a decision; interpreting and following WVI’s policies and procedures accurately.
• Communications: Effective written and verbal communication skills, drafting plans, reports in the working languages of the organization, presenting information clearly and concisely.
Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Deadline of this Job: 11 October 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist
Group: Business Unit
Dept/Project/Service: Programmes
Reports to: Foundation 2 & MEL Manager
Responsible for: N/A
Usual office base: Kigali with frequent field travel
Job purpose:
The Monitoring and Learning Specialist is responsible for collaborating with MEL team and Foundation Leads to ensure that the learning from BLF programme implementation is well documented and used to measure BLF outcomes. S/he is responsible for managing BLF research agenda. S/he will support in the development of data capturing tools to be used on mobile devices and in field-testing and general data collection processes. Furthermore, s/he will support data analysis, maintain the database, and conduct preliminary data cleaning. He/she will also provide support to the Education Management Systems Strengthening component of the project by contributing to the capacity building of education systems actors in education data management.
Responsibilities:
• Design and manage BLF Monitoring & research agenda
• Provide technical assistance to build and strengthen partner and stakeholder’s capacity for data management
• Develop and maintain database, develop data abstraction algorithm, ensure data abstracted and collected is uploaded, and perform preliminary data cleaning.
• Develop and review project log frame, MEL framework
• Coordinate with MEL team and project staff to resolve data
• Supports data collection, data entry & data analysis based on study requirements
• Manage, reformat, enter, edit, merge and maintain data in preparation for analysis
• Study data validation checks
• Program, test, maintain and update data entry applications for manual data entry or electronic data capture.
• Support the planning, implementation, and documentation of data audits and data quality site visits.
• Contribute to preparing program presentations by supplying analysed data in form of graphics, etc.
• Define and execute processes for identifying potential data problems due to transcription, keying, or recording errors.
• Use statistical software for qualitative and quantitative analysis like R, SAS, STATA, Nvivo, MAXQDA, etc to efficiently analyse data and prepare reports.
Person specification:
Knowledge:
Essential
• Bachelor’s Degree in statistics, mathematics, informational technology, demography, social sciences with specialization in research and data management.
• At least 5 years’ experience working in human development as a data Associate
• Proven experience in students learning assessment adapted for lower grades
• Proven experience in documenting learning from large-scale education projects
• Data management skills with a proven understanding of the principles of data management and administration.
• IT and database skills with familiarity with modern databases and IT systems and how they
• Analytical skills with proficiency in analysing large amounts of
• Problem-solving skills to be able to tackle problems under
• Communication skills with excellent verbal and written communication
• Fluency in English is
• Advanced training in quantitative methodologies, including database management; experience in qualitative research techniques in addition preferred.
Experience:
• A minimum of 5 years of mid-level management experience in designing and implementing Research agenda.
• Experience in data collection, statistical analysis, using either / both quantitative and qualitative research and dissemination of results
• Proven experience working with donor’s representatives and counterparts in government institutions such as MINEDUC, REB, NESA, NISR and RNEC
• Proven experience overseeing and ensuring the success of MEL systems for an international donor funded education projects
• Experience in designing survey and research tools, evaluation terms of reference and concept notes,
• Experience in organising and delivering training workshops
• Proven experience in knowledge management and implementation of a robust learning agenda for continuous collaboration, learning, adaptation
• Prior work experience leading large-scale assessment and impact evaluation in education
Desirable
• Familiarity and knowledge of Rwandan Education Sector will be an added advantage
Skills:
• Strong technical skills in M&E and data management
• Ability to analyse complex data and summarize it for a range of audiences
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast paced and complex
• Flexible and proactive approach to problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Strong presentation and report writing skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills, and ability to manage tasks with precise deadlines
• High degree of integrity, tact, diplomacy, and corporate spirit
• Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate, set priorities, create manageable workplans, and evaluate progress
• Experience with digital data collection systems and platforms
• Proficiency in relevant data collection and analysis software such as SPSS, SAS, Stata R, NVivo or ATLAS.
• Hands-on skills on creating M&E performance dashboards
• Sound understanding and practical knowledge of qualitative methods
Competency Band:
Key Competencies for the role:
Our Values Key Competency 1 Key Competency 2
Excellence - Creating and Leading Success Delivering the vision Motivating Others
Integrity - Supporting and Building Trust Upholding principles and values Communicating with impact and empathy
Accountability - Delivering
and Improving Driving performance Delivering commercial
outcomes
Collaboration - Engaging and Partnering Engaging others to achieve goals Influencing and negotiating
Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Deadline of this Job: 20 October 2022JOB DETAILS:
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist
Group: Business Unit
Dept/Project/Service: Programmes
Reports to: Foundation 2 & MEL Manager
Responsible for: N/A
Usual office base: Kigali with frequent field travel
Job purpose:
The Monitoring and Learning Specialist is responsible for collaborating with MEL team and Foundation Leads to ensure that the learning from BLF programme implementation is well documented and used to measure BLF outcomes. S/he is responsible for managing BLF research agenda. S/he will support in the development of data capturing tools to be used on mobile devices and in field-testing and general data collection processes. Furthermore, s/he will support data analysis, maintain the database, and conduct preliminary data cleaning. He/she will also provide support to the Education Management Systems Strengthening component of the project by contributing to the capacity building of education systems actors in education data management.
Responsibilities:
• Design and manage BLF Monitoring & research agenda
• Provide technical assistance to build and strengthen partner and stakeholder’s capacity for data management
• Develop and maintain database, develop data abstraction algorithm, ensure data abstracted and collected is uploaded, and perform preliminary data cleaning.
• Develop and review project log frame, MEL framework
• Coordinate with MEL team and project staff to resolve data
• Supports data collection, data entry & data analysis based on study requirements
• Manage, reformat, enter, edit, merge and maintain data in preparation for analysis
• Study data validation checks
• Program, test, maintain and update data entry applications for manual data entry or electronic data capture.
• Support the planning, implementation, and documentation of data audits and data quality site visits.
• Contribute to preparing program presentations by supplying analysed data in form of graphics, etc.
• Define and execute processes for identifying potential data problems due to transcription, keying, or recording errors.
• Use statistical software for qualitative and quantitative analysis like R, SAS, STATA, Nvivo, MAXQDA, etc to efficiently analyse data and prepare reports.
Person specification:
Knowledge:
Essential
• Bachelor’s Degree in statistics, mathematics, informational technology, demography, social sciences with specialization in research and data management.
• At least 5 years’ experience working in human development as a data Associate
• Proven experience in students learning assessment adapted for lower grades
• Proven experience in documenting learning from large-scale education projects
• Data management skills with a proven understanding of the principles of data management and administration.
• IT and database skills with familiarity with modern databases and IT systems and how they
• Analytical skills with proficiency in analysing large amounts of
• Problem-solving skills to be able to tackle problems under
• Communication skills with excellent verbal and written communication
• Fluency in English is
• Advanced training in quantitative methodologies, including database management; experience in qualitative research techniques in addition preferred.
Experience:
• A minimum of 5 years of mid-level management experience in designing and implementing Research agenda.
• Experience in data collection, statistical analysis, using either / both quantitative and qualitative research and dissemination of results
• Proven experience working with donor’s representatives and counterparts in government institutions such as MINEDUC, REB, NESA, NISR and RNEC
• Proven experience overseeing and ensuring the success of MEL systems for an international donor funded education projects
• Experience in designing survey and research tools, evaluation terms of reference and concept notes,
• Experience in organising and delivering training workshops
• Proven experience in knowledge management and implementation of a robust learning agenda for continuous collaboration, learning, adaptation
• Prior work experience leading large-scale assessment and impact evaluation in education
Desirable
• Familiarity and knowledge of Rwandan Education Sector will be an added advantage
Skills:
• Strong technical skills in M&E and data management
• Ability to analyse complex data and summarize it for a range of audiences
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast paced and complex
• Flexible and proactive approach to problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Strong presentation and report writing skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills, and ability to manage tasks with precise deadlines
• High degree of integrity, tact, diplomacy, and corporate spirit
• Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate, set priorities, create manageable workplans, and evaluate progress
• Experience with digital data collection systems and platforms
• Proficiency in relevant data collection and analysis software such as SPSS, SAS, Stata R, NVivo or ATLAS.
• Hands-on skills on creating M&E performance dashboards
• Sound understanding and practical knowledge of qualitative methods
Competency Band:
Key Competencies for the role:
Our Values Key Competency 1 Key Competency 2
Excellence - Creating and Leading Success Delivering the vision Motivating Others
Integrity - Supporting and Building Trust Upholding principles and values Communicating with impact and empathy
Accountability - Delivering
and Improving Driving performance Delivering commercial
outcomes
Collaboration - Engaging and Partnering Engaging others to achieve goals Influencing and negotiating
Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
JOB DETAILS:
Project Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Background
The UN Secretary-General established the UN SDG Action Campaign to inspire people and organizations from all backgrounds and every part of the world to take actions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, while holding decision-makers to account for progress society-wide. The UN SDG Action Campaign is hosted and supported by UNDP and is based in Bonn (Germany) with a lean team that marshals rapid support for new initiatives as opportunities arise and provides partners with on-demand strategic creative services that inspire SDG action with an engaged community of activists and concerned individuals.
The UN SDG Action Campaign is working closely with cities and local governments to showcase how they are actively contributing to implement Agenda 2030, accelerating transformative action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals for all, and everywhere. The UN SDG Action Campaign, together with the office of UNDP in Rwanda are supporting the City of Kigali to implement the Rainwater Harvesting and Smart Waste Management project in Mpazi and Busanza settlements, one of the winners of the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge.
Within this context, the UN SDG Action Campaign is seeking to recruit a Project Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to support the implementation of the Global Mayors Challenge in Kigali.
The project is addressing the issue of affordable water and smart waste collection in the two recently upgraded neighborhoods, one located in the informal settlement of Mpazi ravine sub-catchment area, Gitega Sector Nyarugenge District, and another in a resettlement of Busanza, populated by people who formerly lived in Kangondo, Nyarutarama.
In order to afford the high cost of water provision, while improving sanitation services, the project focus on promoting the use of rain water collected and distributed into house units, to be used as an alternative affordable water source in addition to commercial (WASAC) water provision. The project also include a new system of waste collection, directly collected from households through segregated waste bins, improving the living conditions of residents.
The project comprises interventions in the two sites located in Mpazi and Busanza and are focused on constructing rain harvesting systems and smart waste collection systems. The works will include construction of underground rain water reservoirs with its water distribution mechanism into the already identified buildings, one for each site ( Mpazi & Busanza), and also installation of seven stations of smart waste collection bins in total.
The Project M&E Officer will support the UNDP and City of Kigali to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Kigali Global Mayors Challenge Project.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of project manager, the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will be responsible to perform the following functions:
• Assist in developing project performance monitoring plans and ensure adherence to plans during the project implementation;
• Develop monitoring and evaluation tools and systems that effectively track project deliverables and progress;
• Facilitate evaluation frameworks, including specific methodologies to conduct project evaluations, as well as policies and tools for monitoring and evaluation of programs;
• Prepare quantitative and qualitative indicators, benchmarks, and data sources for project deliverables;
• Organize M&E site visits to ascertain status of project achievements and undertake interviews and discussions with project staff and stakeholders;
• Provide pertinent monitoring and evaluation data to the Project Supervisor to strategically facilitate an informed decisions on project implementation;
• Assist the Project Supervisor and the City of Kigali Chief of Urban Planning with preparation of high quality quarterly and annual reports that highlight project achievements and milestones to be shared with key stakeholders;
• Disseminate information to concerned communities; identifying areas where communities could assist in operation and maintenance;
• Keep the community in general and the impacted households in particular informed of the project schedule through public meetings, as well as establish a “Grievance and Redress Mechanism” and ensure that the complaints are adequately documented and addressed;
• Perform other project tasks, as required.
Instutional Arrangement:
The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will directly report to the Project Supervisor based at the City of Kigali Headquarters and will work closely with the technical team, UNDP Rwanda Office.
Competencies
Core:
• Achieve Results: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work.
• Think Innovatively: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking.
• Learn Continuously: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning.
• Adapt with Agility: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process.
• Act with Determination: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously.
• Engage and Partner: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships.
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considres in decision making.
Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies:
Thematic Area Name Definition
Business Management Risk Management
• Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks.
• Monitoring
• Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance
• and results.
• Evaluation
• Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks.
• Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.
Finance Management and Cost Accounting
• Ability to produce periodic qualitative and quantitative performance reports to facilitate effective decision making and performance monitoring.
• Ability to use a range of costing techniques and analyse cost related data to provide quantitative information to the users of reports.
Digital and Innovation Developmental Evaluation
• Being able to carry out evaluation thinking in complex systems and adapting evaluation strategies to changing realities.
Procurement Data Analysis
• Ability to extract, analyse and visualize procurement data to form meaningful insights and aid effective business decision. Required Skills and Experience
Min. Education requirements
• Completion of High School Diploma is required;
• Having a Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Economics, Project Management, Business Administration, Development Studies, Management and Development Economics or related issues, is highly desirable.
Min. years of relevant work experience
• A minimum of seven (7) years with High School Diploma or four (4) years with Bachelor’s Degree of relevant work experience is required.
Required Skills
• Experience on implementing community participation methodologies and community development in evaluation design and development of indicators is required
• Proficiency in the use of computer and office software packages (MS Word, Excel,) is required
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection/survey design, implementation, and analysis is required.
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies Section
• Excellent knowledge of Government of Rwanda multi-level governance framework is an advantage.
• Knowledge of STATA (a general-purpose statistical software package) and SPSS is an added advantage.
• Experience in donor relations is an added advantage.
• Good working knowledge of statistics and ability to obtain, analyze and interpret data and present findings in written and oral form, is highly desirable.
• Experience with Monitoring and Evaluation System Development is highly desirable.
• Proven skills in process and group facilitation, training, and capacity building, is an advantage.
• Experience in knowledge sharing and advocacy is a plus.
Required Language/s
• Proficiency in the English language is required.
• Working knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda language is a plus.