Deadline of this Job: 14 October 2022
JOB DETAILS:Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer
Background
Founded in 1991, Haguruka is a non-governmental organization registered under Rwandan law working towards empowering women and children to claim their rights by improving their access to quality justice across the country. With head office in Kigali (the capital city of Rwanda) the organization has regional offices in the Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western provinces of the country.
Its right holders are empowered to claim their fundamental rights from duty bearers in line with relevant international and national legal instruments applicable in Rwanda.
Haguruka has a zero-tolerance approach towards sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment; and the organization implements programs that address the immediate human rights needs of vulnerable women and children while working towards combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and promoting gender equality.
HAGURUKA thematic focus areas are:
• Legal aid and psychosocial counseling support,
• capacity development and awareness-raising,
• Capacity building of partners and stakeholders; and
• Research and Advocacy.
In order to effectively implement its mandate, Haguruka is recruiting the following Positions
Job Purpose
To coordinate M&E data from various Haguruka projects by developing M&E systems to monitor overall project activities, achievements and impact to beneficiaries. The incumbent will have strong analytical and research skills; experience in designing monitoring and evaluation tools, and proven capacity to support others in a wide range of evaluation and data collection methodologies. The candidate is expected to support the project team, community leadership, and volunteers in the documentation of key human interest stories, impact stories, best practices, and other learnings throughout the life of the project/program. S/he will significantly contribute to the planning and overall implementation process of the Programs by ensuring consistent compliance with the project deadlines.
The M&E Officer will participate in field data collection, monitoring exercises, internal and external reporting and data analysis and in staff capacity building initiatives.
Major Responsibilities
Area Of Focus Expected Deliverables From M&E Officer
Capacity Building
• Conduct assessment on existing capacity gap in monitoring and evaluation systems as well as developing a better system;
• Develop monitoring and impact indicators to strengthen monitoring, inspection, and evaluation procedures for the project success;
• Providing capacity building to Haguruka team and stakeholders particularly in the areas of planning and tools development, performance indicators and their measurement vis-a-vis reporting;
• To collaborate with Haguruka team to support in proposal writing and communications particularly by giving technical advice on setting relevant indicators.
Monitoring
• Develop M&E monitoring tools, checklists, questionnaires contextualized to the nature of project, Haguruka and donors’ reporting requirement;
• Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results, effect, impact, and sustainability of the project;
• Participate in data collection field visits for project activities, by conducting focus group discussions and interviews with key informants to come with evidence based reporting.
• Timely track information on the state of projects implementation to align it with both donors and other stakeholders for consolidation of internal and external reports.
• Equip Haguruka management with M&E updated data to inform decision making pertaining to ongoing projects implementation.
Reporting &Documentation
• Consolidate various thematic departments’ monthly, quarterly and annual reports to make one holistic database of achievements and success stories within various projects
• Maintain and administer the M&E database; analyze and aggregate findings to support project progress reporting, mid-term review and final evaluation.
• Provide feedback/inputs to the program team on project strategies and activities for quarterly, semester, annual and other reports to Program/Project Management team to ensure Results-based management (RBM);
• Participate in project planning and evaluation workshops with various stakeholders and document organization’s achievements and success stories to build a positive reputation for the organization
Reporting Channel
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be reporting to the Programs Manager. Qualifications And Technical Skills, Essential(E) And Desirable (D)
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, international development, or related fields. (E)
• Applied training in research methods (quantitative analysis/statistics and/or qualitative analysis). (D)
• 2-4 years of practical experience developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems. (E)
• Experience developing and implementing RBM. (E)
• Experience in Data management systems maintenance. (E)
• Strong analytical and data visualization skills with the capacity to communicate to a range of audiences. (D)
• Experience in working with donor-funded projects (D)
• Solid PC-based computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, and Internet (E)
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.