Data, Monitoring, and Research at Mineduc Spiu, Minema, Clinton Health Access Initiative- Rwanda (CHAI) and World Vision International Rwanda

Deadline of this Job: 01 October 2022

JOB DETAILS:
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, and certification
• 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: 23 October 2022

JOB DETAILS:
M&E Technical Advisor for the NSHPD
Program: Human Resource for Health (HRH)
Job Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Type: Full-Time
Start date: November 2022

Overview:
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries, while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance. For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org

CHAI Health Workforce Background:

A skilled health workforce is the backbone of every health system and therefore an essential precondition for progress toward universal health coverage (UHC). However, WHO estimates a projected shortfall of 18 million health workers by 2030, mostly in low- and lower-middle income countries. The chronic under-investment in education and training of health workers in some countries and the mismatch between education and employment strategies in relation to health systems and population needs are contributing to continuous shortages. These are compounded by difficulties in deploying health workers to rural, remote, and underserved areas. CHAI assists governments to develop their health workforce by enhancing their capacity to train highly qualified health workers and by strengthening national systems to finance, deploy, and manage those health workers.

CHAI’s approach to national heath workforce strengthening emphasizes three strategies:
(i) improving the quality and strategically increasing the scale of education for health workers,
(ii) expanding and optimizing health workforce financing, and (iii) providing technical assistance to governments to strengthen their overall health workforce planning and management systems.
Two key principles guide CHAI’s approach to workforce development. The first is focusing on the right kind of health workers—from community health workers to midwives, nurses, health managers, general physicians, and medical specialists—based on national need and service delivery objectives. CHAI’s approach also emphasizes sustainability by building the institutional capacity of the schools and universities where health workers are trained, training new generations of health professions educators, and developing systems and individual capabilities within governments to better plan and manage their own health workforce.
CHAI’s health workforce programs vary by country, as they reflect the major barriers and opportunities to workforce development in that specific context, as well as the priorities of the host government. Currently, CHAI is focused on health workforce programming in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Position Summary:
The government of Rwanda has developed the National Strategy for Health Professions Development (NSHPD) 2020-2030, a 10-year plan to strengthen and expand the Rwandan health workforce though improved and expanded pre-service training. The strategy outlines national health workforce targets for 37 cadres of providers, and the necessary inputs to training institutions to scale up enrollment and graduation to meet those targets. The government has created a Human Resources for Health Secretariat (HRHS) to manage implementation of the strategy. The HRH Secretariat works in close collaboration with the College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CHMS) across its five schools at the University of Rwanda (UR), the private universities, the clinical teaching sites, and the professional councils to implement the strategy. The HRH Secretariat has requested CHAI’s support in the implementation of the NSHPD and that in different areas.

CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual with outstanding technical skills to assist the Deputy Executive Secretary of the HRHS in the implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan of the NSHPD. The technical advisor should have excellent planning, management, writing, analytical, organizational, communication and cultural sensitivity skills.
The desired candidate has a background in medicine, in monitoring and evaluation systems design and study management, as well as demonstrated experience leading a large and complex work stream. Although categorized as a “technical adviser,” this role is not limited to advising and will be responsible for co-producing many of the deliverables related to the implementation of the M&E system, including collecting and analyzing data, and writing reports and developing presentations as needed. Successful candidates must have a passion for results, a commitment to excellence, and a demonstrated capacity to work effectively in high pressure situations and able to adapt to fast paced and changing environments internally and externally.
This position will work in direct support of the Deputy Executive Secretary of the HRHS while formally reporting to the CHAI Rwanda Health Workforce program manager. This position is based at the office of the HRHS in Kigali, Rwanda with some national travels.

Key Responsibilities:
• In close collaboration with the deputy Executive Secretary, co-manage the implementation of the National Strategy for Health Professions Development (NSHPD) monitoring and evaluation plan:
• Support the deputy Executive Secretary to identify priority M&E indicators from the finalized M&E plan for immediate data collection and analysis;
• Work with the University of Rwanda, other training institutions, health facilities and professional councils to gather available data on prioritized M&E indicators;
• Support the deputy Executive Secretary to analyze and develop report on prioritized indicators;
• Support the deputy Executive Secretary to develop a broader plan for routine data reporting and use in consultation with UR, other relevant training institutions, professionals councils and health facilities;
• Operationalize systems for data collection, verification, analysis, reporting, and use; including training (as needed) and supporting teaching institutions to manage and report on necessary data;
• In close collaboration with the deputy Executive Secretary oversee the NSHPD program’s routine monitoring systems and ensure monitoring data is available and presented in an effective way to inform programmatic decision-making ;
• Analyze, synthesize, and present M&E data on an ongoing basis to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, and make corresponding recommendations to NSHPD program management.
• In collaboration with the deputy Executive Secretary, identify and design additional evaluations or studies as appropriate.
• Support the deputy Executive Secretary to conduct an appraisal of existing centralized HRH Information Systems (HRHIS) and tools in use in Rwanda.
• In consultation with the deputy Executive Secretary and with support of relevant stakeholders, develop a proposed model for routine data collection and consolidation into information system.
• Support the deputy Executive Secretary to develop a costed roadmap for implementation of the HRHIS.
• Support the deputy Es to mobilize resource for the implementation of the HRHIS. Academic Qualifications:
• First degree in medicine with a master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, or other related fields.

Work Experience:
• A minimum of three to five (3- 5) years of relevant experience.
• Previous roles developing and implementing M&E systems for large, complex programs.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance to government institutions and preferably higher learning institutions and teaching hospitals would be considered as an advantage.
• Experience working in Rwanda.

Other Skills and Competencies
• Understanding of the rationale for program monitoring and evaluation and can anticipate and mitigate challenges in implementing M&E systems.
• Extensive theoretical understanding of evaluation and research design.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work collaboratively and effectively and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Exceptional diplomatic and interpersonal skills, and an ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
• Excellent project management skills, specifically demonstrated experience in delivering complex projects with extended timescales:
• Proven track record in managing challenging multi-stakeholder situations to achieve intended results
• Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative analysis skills with proficiency in relevant software/coding packages.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively synthesize large amounts of information and potentially complex analyses for consumption by a wide audience.
• High attention to detail

Languages
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda.



Deadline of this Job: 30 September 2022

JOB DETAILS:
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Level:3.II
Job description

1. Initiate and coordinate the elaboration of sector policies, strategies and plans
• Collect data and evidences to elaborate sector policies, strategies and plans;
• Lead the elaboration of sector policies and plans;
• Ensure that plans are linked to development programs;
• Establish the performance indicators of the sector programs and activities;
• Ensure mainstreaming of Ministry' plans into National programs;
• Ensure the integration of sector policies and strategies in the DDPs;
• Ensure the dissemination of the sector policies and plans.

2. Coordinate the elaboration of Ministry plans and monitor their implementation
• Elaborate the Ministry action plan and strategic plans;
• Ensure that action and strategic plans are results-oriented;
• Elaborate the Ministry operational plan;
• Design tools and instruments of planning, budgeting and monitoring;
• Monitor the implementation of all Ministry activities;
• Participate in the budget preparation, allocation, revision and reallocation.

3. Ensure effective reporting system
• Avail the formats to be used in drafting weekly, monthly, quarter and annual reports;
• Coordinate the elaboration of quarter and annual reports (performance and monitoring reports);
• Timely submit quarter and annual reports;

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Economics
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelors in Project Management
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's in Project Management
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master's in Finance
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master's in Economics
1 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Public Policy
1 Year of relevant experience
• Masters in Management
1 Year of relevant experience
• Masters in Business Administration
1 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Development Studies
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Statistics
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation
1 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Management or Business Administration
3 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
• N/A
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Knowledge of National Planning, budgeting and reporting framework, tools and systems
• Knowledge in application of results based management
• Knowledge of planning, strategy and policy formulation
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts, systems and tools
• Knowledge of research data management softwares such as SPSS, STATA
• Resource management skills
• - Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Results oriented
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
• Knowledge of national planning budgeting and reporting framework tools and systems
• Knowledge of programs and project planning monitoring & evaluation
• Knowledge on research and data analysis reporting budgeting
• Knowledge of applicable software
• Analytical skills;
• Knowledge of national development agenda
• Knowledge of planning strategy and policy formulation
• A holder of a degree in any other field with MPM or any project/Planning related professional course certified by competent organs with three (3) years of relevant experience is eligible.
• A transition period for professional certificate requirements in three (3) years starting from 1/7/2022. However, a new entrant without the required professional certification for a given job position shall not eligible, one (1) year before the expiration of transition period.


Deadline of this Job: 30 September 2022

JOB DETAILS:
Statistician
Level:4.II
Job description

1. Statistical data collection and analysis
• Design data management tools (data base and others);
• Design data analysis tools;
• Discuss the relevance of tools and data with both NISR and Ministry senior officers in line with development programs;
• Interpret data and make sure that the right decisions are made based on the results;
• Consider and ensure decentralization principles in data collection and analysis.

2. Consolidated disaster and refugees’ information system
• Regularly update refugee and disaster statistics;
• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual report on the Ministry related statistics and advise accordingly;
• Propose appropriate data exchange mechanism and dissemination;
• Regularly update KPI into the Government Command Center.

3. Contribute in Ministry’s activity monitoring and evaluation
• Set metrics to gauge progress against targets;
• Monitor Ministry’s activities using quantitative methods;
• Conduct surveys on Ministry’s and partners interventions with regards to DRRM and refugee management.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Applied Mathematics
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science
0 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
• N/A
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Capabilities in report writing and presentation skills
• Quick learner who is easily able to learn new products, systems, applications and technologies
• Resource management skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
• Ability to handle computer related applications such as SPSS, STATA, Epi info and E-views;
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to work well with both internal and external clients.
• Multi-tasking skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities and keep up with project scope changes


Deadline of this Job: 30 September 2022

JOB DETAILS:
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Level:3.III
Job description

Duties and Responsibilities
4.1 Set up/update the monitoring and evaluation framework for the projects/ programs managed by the MINEDUC SPIU
• Review and update monitoring and reporting tools;
• Develop the overall framework of the monitoring and evaluation activities; clarify the responsibilities and prepare the work plan and the detailed budget for the monitoring and evaluation activities;
• Provide guidance and technical support on the work of the Monitoring and Evaluation in SPIU;
• Guide and coordinate the review of program log frames including: providing technical advice for the revision of performance indicators - ensuring that realistic intermediate and end-of-program targets are defined - conducting a baseline study on monitoring and evaluation for the entire commerce sector - identifying sources of data, collection methods and resources needed and related cost;
• Establish contacts and engage with M&E units in project implementing partners on the monitoring and evaluation of project/programs, especially MINECOFIN and development partners;
• Review and provide feedback to the Program manager and SPIU Coordinator on the quality of methodologies established to collect monitoring data, document and the protocols that are in place for the collection and aggregation of this data;
• Develop M&E strategies and improve M&E guidelines/manuals, frameworks, plans and tools to support project implementation, M&E and Reporting on project interventions.

• 4.2 Coordinate the Implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities
• Design an operational framework to track process of project activities;
• Promote a results-based approach to monitoring and evaluation, emphasizing results and impacts of projects;
• Coordinate the preparation of all monitoring and evaluation reports from project implementing in accordance with approved monitoring reporting formats and ensure their timely submission;
• Prepare Action Plans and Budgets in liaison with the relevant Divisions/Units to ensure that the project plans; including indicators, inputs and targets are aligned with the project agreements and in conformity with national planning requirements;
• Provide data to the Finance during the budget preparation and revision exercise, revise the action plan and budget as well as MTEF to accommodate emergent realities;
• Prepare consolidated progress reports for the SPIU Management including identification of problems, causes of potential bottlenecks in implementation, and providing specific recommendations;
• Analyze the reports on project implementation and evaluate results of programs and projects;
• Ensure availability of relevant data for planning and evaluate the impact of the implementation of interventions by projects;
• Check that monitoring data are discussed in the project steering committees and in a timely fashion in terms of implications for future action;
• Undertake regular visits to field to support implementation of monitoring and evaluation, check the quality of data produced, and to identify where adaptations might be needed; monitor the follow up of evaluation recommendations with Program /Project Managers;
• Foster participatory planning and monitoring; organize and provide refresher training in monitoring and evaluation for programs and implementing units’ staff, local government officials and other stakeholders with a view of developing sector monitoring and evaluation capacity;
• Ensure that M&E related activities are successfully implemented and that relevant learning is documented, disseminated to staff within and outside MINEDUC and used to inform future decisions;
• Coordinate the preparation, review and posting of all M&E reports and provide constructive feedback to all stakeholders in multiple formats;
• Oversee the institutional monitoring and evaluation framework and plan for all projects and programs;
• Work with the program manager and project coordinator to help show value for money and impact of all Development Partner projects;
• Ensure that the planning process is based on formats required by MINECOFIN or different projects managed by institution;
• Coordinate the elaboration of the annual reports;
• Identify the need and develop the TORs for specific monitoring and evaluation activities and baseline survey.

Duty Station
The M&E Specialist will be stationed at the MINEDUC-SPIU office in Kigali.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Economics
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelors in Project Management
3 Years of relevant experience
• Masters in Business Administration
2 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Development Studies
2 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Econometrics
2 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Planning
2 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
• N/A
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Familiarity with conflicts resolution or arbitration is an added value
• Decision making skills
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
• Ability to independently and impartiality execute modalities of tourism inspection, licensing and certification;