Umwanya w’akazi wa Design Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist –WASH & Health muri World Vision International Rwanda Ku bantu bize (Social Sciences, Sociology, Geographical Information Systems, Economics/statistics, Mathematics or an equivalent) (Deadline:02nd March 2022)

% Time 

Major Activities

End Results Expected

DME Implementation

25%

• Coordinate WASH & Health projects assessments, Planning, management of assessment processes, analyze and interpret assessment findings (Macro level), and utilize the assessment findings coordination.
• Provide leadership in planning for WASH & Health projects baselines and evaluations, recruiting and managing consultants, developing or adapting measurement tools, managing data collection (Where evaluation is done internally), analyzing and interpreting data and utilizing findings in accordance with LEAP and accountability standards and alignment to the SDG universal coverage standards and indicators.
• Review and coordinate, monitoring data from WASH (Business plans /ITT) quarterly, regularly in order to ensure its appropriateness and utilization in measuring progress towards the achievement of project objectives.
• Coordinate the development of tools and Set up the WASH & Health monitoring system, SDG universal coverage tools, facilitating use of the monitoring system, analyze and synthesis information, communicate and use monitoring data, facilitate learning and better practice in monitoring WASH & Health projects.
• Support the successful roll out and implementation of WASH & Health DME related initiatives such as LEAP/PMIS/IPM/SPHERE/HORIZON at the ADP and Regional operational levels;
• Conduct and coordinate field monitoring visits to ensure progress tracking for SDG universal coverage Villages and Ward Approaches

• DM&E component within WASH & Health well aligned to LEAP standards and SDG Indicators
• WASH & Health monitoring tools utilized by APs and those implementing SDG universal coverage (village and Ward) approaches
• Monitoring of WASH & Health projects using the set standards and tools.
• Monitoring reports
• Implementation of new initiatives in WASH & Health such as Horizon for project effectiveness and efficiency

Programmatic and strategic support for WASH projects  

25%

• Provide support and participate in project design or re-design (assessments baseline surveys) and in the production of well-designed WASH & Health projects that are aligned with donor guidelines, standards, WV standards and WASH & Health programming strategies, Universal coverage standards (SDG) and GoR guidelines while corresponding to community needs and contexts.
• Provide coordination and support in the maintenance of a comprehensive and updated data base for all WASH & Health Projects and SDG universal coverage leaving no one behind on Arc GIS.
• Support development of work plans and budgets for WASH & Health projects.
• Coordinate and ensure all grant WASH & Health interventions are implemented within schedule, plans and budgets.
• Ensure regular implementation and expenditure level reviews to track and manage work plans and budgets.
• Provide minimal programmatic support to regional teams based on their need
• Support HEA team during response to manage WASH & Health indicators.

• Well-designed WASH & Health projects that are LEAP aligned
• Updated and comprehensive data available for all WASH & Health projects
• Updated WASH & Health projects key progress indicators at National Level.
• Update SDG indicators tracking updated for Aps implementing Universal Coverage
• Quarterly update of WASH & Health projects indicator tracking for all WASH & Health projects and National WASH & Health program

Reporting and documentation

25%

• Coordinate tracking for key WASH & Health indicators of strategic relevance from secondary and primary data, with partners and communities
• Consolidate and analyze field data to contribute towards the WASH & Health quarterly, Semi and annual reports.
• Ensure continuous learning and documentation of lessons learnt and best practices for program design, monitoring and evaluation frameworks related to WASH & Health projects.
• Work with the National, regional and project staff to ensure timely and quality reports are developed and disseminated to donors, Support Offices and partnerships
• Review of reports and ensure alignment with LEAP and donor standards and are timely submitted
• Provide technical support to ensure that the report findings inform the basis of subsequent programme design and Coordinate project reflection and learning to ensure achievement of project objectives.

• WASH & Health projects reporting achieved through reliable and validated data sources.
• Program design process remains privy to documented evidence and learning for WASH & Health projects.
• SDG universal coverage progress reports
• WASH & Health Reports aligned to LEAP and Donor requirements and timely submitted

Capacity building of Staff and Learning-10%  

• Lead in building capacity of M&E staff on monitoring & evaluation processes for all WASH & Health projects
• Lead in building capacity of M&E staff on monitoring & evaluation processes for SDG universal coverage standards and requirements
• Coordinate with P&C to identify and recruit M&E staff.
• Coordinate learning events for WASH & Health projects and ensure adoption of learning identified.
• Ensure documentation and project learning are disseminated to relevant stakeholders
• Capacity building of staff on specific grants programming guidelines as per donor specifications.
• Support induction of new project officers in collaboration with Quality Assurance

• WASH & Health staff well trained and versed in M&E processes.
• M&E staff capacity enhanced in SDG universal approaches for Village and Ward
• Competent staff recruited and retained for enhanced performance
• Learning events conducted and documented

Engagement, Networking and fundraising 

15%

• Ensure linkage with donor, Support Office(s) and Government of Rwanda
• Support fundraising initiatives in collaboration with Program Development and Grants Acquisition
• Review proposals to ensure DME is well mainstreamed and LEAP alignment
• Ensure WVK visibility and participation in relevant networks at the County and National levels.
• Maintain coordination with relevant stakeholders to plan for assessments and meetings
• Ensure high quality representation with donors, NGOs, Government and other stakeholders

• WVK well networked and remains proactive in in external fora’s
• Sustained funding for WASH & Health
• Share SDG progress reports and documentations on Various Forums
• WASH & Health Proposals are LEAP or donor aligned
• Learning and skills transfer enhanced through coordinated engagements with external stakeholders

Required Education,

training, license,

registration, and

certification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Sociology, Geographical Information Systems, Economics/statistics, Mathematics or an equivalent degree coupled with knowledge and experience in Statistical packages and data collection software’s with at least 3 years professional experience in Project/ Programme design implementation and M&E and learning cycles.

Specialist skills in ArGiS, statistical Analysis and Data base programing is an added advantage.

Required Professional Experience

• 3 years, experience in M&E positions including participatory research and impact measurement in WASH & Health programing;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with regards to the designing, planning, implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development, relief and/or advocacy projects;
• They must have both an extensive conceptual understanding of and demonstrated practical command for implementing program design, management and evaluation principals:
• Must have some experience in organizational learning and documentation and have good writing and editing skills.
• Evidence of research and presentation in conferences
• Experience in working on donor funded programs
• Experience on SPSS or other related statistical software packages.
• Experience on GIS software application and use
• Proven technical ability around M&E (i.e. experience in Data collection on the Open data kit plat form and other mobile based applications, ability to conduct data analysis and interpretation