Address: Kimironko, Bibare Inshuti
KG 38 st, No 2
P.O Box: 7369, Kigali
Tel. +250 783833556
E- mail:umurage.c4d@gmail.com
Title : Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Reports To : Operations Director
Location : Kigali, Rwanda
Duration of the contract : 1-year renewable depending on the availability of funds
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Umurage Communication for Development (UmC) is a locally-registered Rwandan organization headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda that specializes in developing behavior change communications programs for radio, TV, social media and print media. For that purpose, UmC is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to provide monitoring and evaluation services to its project based in Kigali.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:
Reporting to the UmC Operations Director, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the program monitoring and evaluation framework and information system to track delivery against targets, outcomes, and impacts. S/he will lead analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of improvement as well as measure program outcomes and impact. S/he will ensure a robust and adequate M&E data system to enhance the collection, management, and analysis of program data and to track and report progress towards achieving results. S/he will guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidates program reports, promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learned. The M&E system will provide Donors with timely and accurate information.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide strategic and technical leadership to the project in monitoring and evaluation, results reporting, data utilization for program decision-making and knowledge management
- Facilitate development and implementation of the project’s M&E performance monitoring plan and budget to effectively track project activities, outcomes, and results
- Develop project quantitative and qualitative indicators and targets as well as processes and tools to measure them
- Develop and maintain project databases to capture relevant data on key indicators
- Conduct periodic routine data quality assessments and implement corrective actions to address gaps identified
- Participate in writing regular, timely progress reports of project activities and results for the different donors and other stakeholders
- Respond to all donors’ requests for data and reporting
- Engage with other program and technical staff in developing and implementing annual project work plans
- Conduct rigorous annual data quality assessments on all project indicators, and write up and disseminate results
- Provide leadership in the development and design of all project evaluation and research efforts, and ensure that they are linked to project objectives and deliverables and are properly budgeted and staffed.
- Ensure compliance with human subject’s protection procedures
- Identify short-term M&E technical assistance needs, develop scopes of work for these assignments, and arrange for contracting of consultants, as needed
- Contribute to the dissemination and utilization of project results with a global audience using a variety of fora such as publications, conference presentations, technical briefs, research reports, etc.
- Remain abreast of developments in the M&E field, particularly with respect to vaccination, renewable energy and men engagement.
- Directly supervise and mentor a team of M&E professionals and project staff and contribute substantially to any research which is undertaken by the project
- Work with donors’ counterparts to continually build capacity in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research design and implementation, and data usage.
- Design and develop appropriate framework and attendant systems for the implementation of the effective monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects of UmC.
- Assist in the monitoring of the work programs of the Overseas Missions and Divisions at Headquarters and prepare progress reports as necessary.
- Assist in the development of key performance indicators for all activities undertaken at UmC and at the Overseas Missions and develops feedback mechanisms to address deficiencies and to improve service delivery.
- Collaborate with the relevant Departments and External agencies to ensure collation and compilation of data and statistics for the preparation of reports.
- Undertake statistical analysis on activities carried out and prepare reports to assist in enhancing service delivery.
- Facilitate capacity building for the monitoring and evaluation of UmC s work programs and activities.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- A Bachelor of Science degree in a Social Science, Economics, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, or related field.
- Additional training in project management with a component of research and evaluation, will be an added asset.
- Proven 2 years of experience in knowledge management, M&E, organizational learning and/or strategic learning from a local or international development context.
- Ability to analyse project progress, communicate findings to a range of external and internal stakeholders, and apply learning to strategic planning and performance improvement.
- Experience convening people across technical teams to build consensus and achieve outcomes.
- Demonstrated superior writing, reporting, and oral presentation skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English required. Working knowledge of French a plus.
- Strong technical skills, including ability to process and analyse data using one or more statistical software packages such as SPSS, Stata or R and MaxQDA or NVIVO.
- Advanced skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook,
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Sound knowledge of research and evaluation principles and methods
- Good analysis and evaluation skills
- Well-developed presentation and writing skills
- Good planning and organizing skills
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Good mastery of English and French
- Provide any other service related to his mission as may be requested by the supervisor
The application file containing the following application documents must be consolidated in one PDF file & submitted to the UmC Management no later than May 22nd, 2023, via the email: umurage.c4d@gmail.com with “Monitoring and Evaluation Officer” in the subject line.
The application file must include:
- Motivation letter of one page maximum.
- Updated CV of 2 pages maximum which has 3 professional references, including current and previous direct supervisors with their full names, phone number and email address.
- Notarised academic degrees.
- Previous employment certification.
Shortlisting and interviews will be done on rolling basis until the position is filled. Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the submission, consider your application unsuccessful.
Jean Claude UWIZEYE
Operations Director
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