Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (M&E officer)

JOB TITLE: MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER

About Us:

Global Communities, established in 1952, is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable. We envision a world where everyone has the freedom, means and ability to live and prosper with dignity. 

About the Opportunity:  

Global Communities seeks a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (M&E officer), reporting directly to the Director for Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL), to support the Improved Services for Vulnerable Populations (ISVP) Program funded by USAID through PEPFAR.

Position Description:

The M&E Officer will support the preparation of accurate, timely and comprehensive program. S/he will play a key role in supporting data collection systems, compiling, analyzing and validating data from partners and technical teams; and drafting accurate reports that summarize program progress against the approved work plan.  S/he will also identify gaps in partner M&E capacity and provide recommendations to strengthen the quality, accuracy, and use of data/reports.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support the development of the M&E plan, system and tools to enable the project staff and partners and collect, manage, track and use vital data to measure, track, and evaluate program progress, achievements, and challenges.
• Review and monitor program targets, in line with the approved performance monitoring plan, and highlight potential areas of over and under-performance.
• Prepare consolidated reports to compile M&E data, analyzing data, and identifying trends, gaps, and potential areas that require follow-up.
• Support the development of different periodic reports to meet donor and government reporting needs.
• Facilitate quarterly review meetings to identify lessons learned and implications for USAID/Higa Ubeho program’s next steps.
• Plan quarterly partner meetings to review program progress to support identification and dialogue on potential areas of concern and identify potential solutions.
• Support regular data quality audits among implementing partners to ensure accurate and reliable data with adequate supporting documentation.
• Support technical teams to conduct field visits and conduct regular follow up of program activities to fully understand the nature and impact of program interventions.
• Provide administrative support to execute the program’s learning agenda, and actively support the dissemination of program research and achievements across the sector.
• Put in place systematic documentation, referencing, retrieval and management of M&E files – including in-depth review of all data and narrative reports to ensure that reports are submitted on time, complete, and meet the standards provided in the M&E plan.

Minimum Requirements:

Applicants for this position must demonstrate capacity to deliver results, and a strong commitment to professional ethics and integrity.  In addition, they must meet the following requirements:

• Rwandan National

Education: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences development economics, statistics, or any field relevant to monitoring and evaluation a relevant field required; Masters’ degree preferred.

Experience: 

• A minimum of 3 years experience supporting monitoring and evaluation of international development programs, preferably USAID/PEPFAR programs.
• Good knowledge of statistics and research methods – including quantitative and qualitative methods, tools, analysis and techniques.
• Ability to prepare program reports
• Outstanding organizational skills – including ability to manage large volumes of complex data and reports.

Computer Skills:

• Excellent computer skills with experience using MS Office, and statistical software particularly SPSS and STATA.

Language capabilities:

• Fluency in oral and written English and Kinyarwanda.

Note: this position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. It is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are requested to read and complete very carefully the following application form:

http://surveys.jobinrwanda.com/index.php?sid=72375&newtest=Y&lang=en

Candidates are requested to apply for only one position.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Global Communities is a member of the Network of International NGOs

(NINGO)/ Rwanda