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10/04/2016
10/04/2016
POSITION
: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer
: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer
Number
: 1
: 1
Reporting
to : Country
Manager
to : Country
Manager
Location
: Kigali
: Kigali
- JOB
SUMMARY
The
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (MELO) reports directly to the
Country Manager (CM).The incumbent receives technical advice and supervision
from the Regional MONITORING, EVALUATION & LEARNING Officer. The
MONITORING, EVALUATION & LEARNING Officer collaborates with staff, not only
at the country office level, but also within the broader region and across the
organization, globally. The primary roles and responsibilities of the
MONITORING, EVALUATION & LEARNING Officer are to(a) manage and implement
Right To Play’s country-level monitoring, evaluation and Learning plan, within
the RTP global Monitoring and Evaluation(ME) framework and specific to country
strategies, needs and contexts; (b)coordinate and implement the monitoring of
program activities, participants, and outcomes and support the development of
program reports; (c)support program planning at the country level by conducting
appropriate assessments and through the provision of technical
assistance;(d)support program evaluations; and, (e)help the country office
utilize the findings in their planning and decision-making. The MONITORING,
EVALUATION & LEARNING Officer leads the ME system across the country and
plays an active part in the global Right To Play Monitoring, Evaluation and
Learning (MEL) community by contributing to the organization’s understanding of
its program approaches and outcomes.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (MELO) reports directly to the
Country Manager (CM).The incumbent receives technical advice and supervision
from the Regional MONITORING, EVALUATION & LEARNING Officer. The
MONITORING, EVALUATION & LEARNING Officer collaborates with staff, not only
at the country office level, but also within the broader region and across the
organization, globally. The primary roles and responsibilities of the
MONITORING, EVALUATION & LEARNING Officer are to(a) manage and implement
Right To Play’s country-level monitoring, evaluation and Learning plan, within
the RTP global Monitoring and Evaluation(ME) framework and specific to country
strategies, needs and contexts; (b)coordinate and implement the monitoring of
program activities, participants, and outcomes and support the development of
program reports; (c)support program planning at the country level by conducting
appropriate assessments and through the provision of technical
assistance;(d)support program evaluations; and, (e)help the country office
utilize the findings in their planning and decision-making. The MONITORING,
EVALUATION & LEARNING Officer leads the ME system across the country and
plays an active part in the global Right To Play Monitoring, Evaluation and
Learning (MEL) community by contributing to the organization’s understanding of
its program approaches and outcomes.
- SUPERVISORY
AND ADVISORYRESPONSIBILITIES
- DIRECT
REPORTING LINES
Job
title |
Number
of Employees per Job Title |
DATA
ANALYST |
1
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- INDIRECT
TECHNICAL REPORTING LINES
Jobtitle
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Number
of Employees/Volunteers per Job Title |
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- INDIRECT
ADVISORY RESPONSIBILITES
The
incumbent provides support and guidance to Country Manager and Program Manager,
field staff, and partner’s staff in the area of monitoring,
evaluation as well as learning.
incumbent provides support and guidance to Country Manager and Program Manager,
field staff, and partner’s staff in the area of monitoring,
evaluation as well as learning.
- RESPONSIBILITIES
Time
Inaccordance with Right To Play (RTP) approved policies and procedures, the
incumbent
Inaccordance with Right To Play (RTP) approved policies and procedures, the
incumbent
1.
|
Data
collection related to program progress and program outcomes
|
35%
|
2.
|
Data
storage, analysis and reporting
|
20%
|
3.
|
Monitoring,
evaluation and learning plan for RTP country’s programs
|
15%
|
4.
|
Capacity
building for MONITORING, EVALUATION & LEARNING through trainings and systems development
|
10%
|
5.
|
Supporting
and facilitating country planning processes
|
10%
|
6.
|
Supporting
the development and strengthening of RTP’s global ME framework
|
5%
|
7.
|
Performs
other duties as assigned. |
5%
|
- PLANNING
AND ORGANIZING
Theincumbent
is responsible for planning theMONITORING, EVALUATION & LEARNING
activities for the whole program in the country and is responsible for
planning his/her own work priorities subject to oversight of the CM.
is responsible for planning theMONITORING, EVALUATION & LEARNING
activities for the whole program in the country and is responsible for
planning his/her own work priorities subject to oversight of the CM.
- MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS (Must have)
- EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
- Bachelor’sdegree
insocialsciences,developmentstudies or Project Management.
- Technical
TraininginMonitoringandEvaluationsuch
asuniversitycourses,workshops,certificates.
- EXPERIENCE
- 5
years of practical experience developing and implementing monitoring and
evaluation frameworks (developing logic frameworks, outcomes, indicators,
targets and data collection plans).
- 3
year of practical experience working with social programs.
- 5
years leading and conducting data
collection, both qualitative (focus groups,
interviews, observations) and quantitative (surveys, statistics review).
- Experience
conducting rudimentary analysis for quantitative data (descriptive
analysis)and qualitative data (identifying key themes and sub-themes).
- Experience
managing data sets (coordinatingdata entry, ensuring data quality,
managing data confidentialstorage).
- COMPETENCIES
/ PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Advanced
interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
- Strong
analytical and conceptual skills to think and plan strategically and to
identify trends.
- Strong
problem-solving skills.
- Ability
to work appropriately with a variety of populations and stakeholders,
including children, youth, parents, teachers and school administrators,
government, and other partners.
- Proven
written communication and presentation skills, presenting evaluation
findings through a variety of mediums— data visuals (graphs), reports and
presentations
- TECHNICALSKILLS
- A
background in program evaluation methodologies
- Understanding
of quantitative and qualitative research approaches and best practices,
and of child-friendly data collection methods
- Knowledge
of SMART indicators
- A
strong working knowledge of issues
related to development and humanitarian
programming (sport for development, health,
education, community development, refugee and internally
displaced populations, gender equity, inclusion and advocacy)
- Substantial
knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes for NGO programs
- Computer
literacy in MS Word, Excel and Internet
LANGUAGES
- Fluency
in written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda
- DESIRED
QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset)
- Ability
to work appropriately with a variety of populations and
stakeholders, including children, youth, parents,
teachers and school administrators, government,
and other partners
- Experience
designing and leading evaluation or research studies
- Experience
conducting data collection with children
- Expertise
and experience in training and capacity-building (e.g., developing and
delivering workshops, mentoring and supporting colleagues, etc.)
- Expertise
and experience in designing data collection tools both qualitative and
quantitative
- Experience
identifying program implications and recommendations from data findings
- Experience
in monitoring and evaluation processes for NGO programs
- ADDITIONAL JOB
RELATED CONDITIONS
The
incumbent is required totravel in the country in performing his/her
duties. Outside travel is expected.
incumbent is required totravel in the country in performing his/her
duties. Outside travel is expected.
- APPLICATION
PROCESS
If you are interested
in applying for this position, please send your applications (Cover letter and
Resume) to the Country Manager of Right To Play Rwanda at righttoplayrwanda@yahoo.com
no later than April 10th 2016 at 03:00pm.
in applying for this position, please send your applications (Cover letter and
Resume) to the Country Manager of Right To Play Rwanda at righttoplayrwanda@yahoo.com
no later than April 10th 2016 at 03:00pm.
Please
indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter.
indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter.
While
we thank all applicants for their interest, only those shortlisted for
interviews will be contacted.
we thank all applicants for their interest, only those shortlisted for
interviews will be contacted.
Right
To Play is a child–centered organization. Our recruitment and selection
procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in
our programs.To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our
website at www.righttoplay.com
To Play is a child–centered organization. Our recruitment and selection
procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in
our programs.To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our
website at www.righttoplay.com