JOB OPPORTUNITY
MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING MANAGER
World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programmes in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2021-2025 seek to reach 2 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Resilience and Livelihoods, WASH and Health, Child Protection and Education.
World Vision International Rwanda seeks to hire a highly-qualified, dedicated and experienced local professional (Rwandan) for the role of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager for the proposed USAID funded ‘The Modernizing Agriculture Activity’ in Rwanda. This critical position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda and reporting to the Chief of Party.
Please note that this position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.
Purpose of the position:
The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) will provide technical expertise and leadership to generate and analyze quality evidence and data through monitoring, assessments, and evaluations. The MEL Manager needs to have demonstrated experience in building or strengthening monitoring systems, quantitative and qualitative analysis, survey and sample design, and effectively promoting evidence-based program management.
The major responsibilities include:
% Time Will vary |
Major Activities |
End Results Expected |
25 |
Project monitoring and evaluation strategy and Standards
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15 |
Coordination & Communication with Stakeholders
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15 |
Research
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Assessments, baseline, evaluations and other research are well-planned and quality reports are produced. |
10 |
Capacity Building
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The Monitoring function is up and running with minimal challenges. |
15 |
Staff Management
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15 |
Reports
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Quality program reports completed. |
5 |
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Lessons learnt and best practices are well documented to improve current and future food security interventions |
Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:
- Master’s degree in a relevant field
- At least 5 years of relevant experience
- Experience managing the monitoring and evaluation for activities of similar size and scope
- Experience with collecting information from primary and secondary market actor beneficiaries
- Experience managing third party data collection contractors
- Experience using a Learning Plan to inform activity implementation
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation work for donors/U.S. Government agencies or international NGO or institutions
- Experience working with sub grantees and contracts under grants for complex projects
- Demonstrated strong writing and oral presentation skills in English
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Strong management and interpersonal skills.
- Mentoring and facilitation skills.
- Ability to network and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Experience working overseas in low-resource environments.
- Experience using M&E MIS systems and technology to track program outputs and indicators
- Ability to use data analysis software such as SPSS, STATA, Epi Info, etc.
- Previous experience with Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA), Development Food Security Activity (DFSA), Development Food Assistance Programs (DFAP)s, Multi Year Assistance Programs (MYAP)s, and/or Development Assistance Programs (DAP)s is preferred.
Work Environment:
Be prepared to travel to implementation sites, regional and global meetings as required.
Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
NB: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WorldVisionInternational
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All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.
The closing date for submission of applications is 29 July 2022; no late applications will be accepted.
World Vision is committed to adult and child safeguarding and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children and vulnerable adults. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.