The
Building Learning Foundations Programme (BLF) is funded by the
United Kingdom’s Department for International Development. The BLF, which will
run up to March 2021, aims to improve the quality of teaching and leadership in
all of Rwanda’s government primary schools. The BLF is being implemented across
all thirty Districts and will benefit 2,494 schools and 24,940 English and
Mathematics teachers. The Programme is being managed by a consortium of three
internationally recognised leaders in the education sector, i.e. the Education
Development Trust, the British Council and VSO.
Building Learning Foundations Programme (BLF) is funded by the
United Kingdom’s Department for International Development. The BLF, which will
run up to March 2021, aims to improve the quality of teaching and leadership in
all of Rwanda’s government primary schools. The BLF is being implemented across
all thirty Districts and will benefit 2,494 schools and 24,940 English and
Mathematics teachers. The Programme is being managed by a consortium of three
internationally recognised leaders in the education sector, i.e. the Education
Development Trust, the British Council and VSO.
Education
Development Trust is looking for qualified and suitable person for the position
of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Assistant to support BLF programme.
Development Trust is looking for qualified and suitable person for the position
of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Assistant to support BLF programme.
Job
Objectives:
Objectives:
- Assist
the MEL Manager and programme staff to report the programme results as per
its log frame - Assist
in the collection and analysis of data in accordance with the programme
MEL framework - Ensure
data quality and integrity by periodically conducting field visits and
spot checks to verify data and investigate any data anomalies. - Support
in planning and implementation of programme evaluation activities - Assist
in maintaining and updating the programme database by inputting data
reported by programme field staff. - Support
the MEL Manager to conduct periodic training in monitoring and evaluation
for programme staff - Assist
in collating and analysing programme data to timely demonstrate programme
progress; and produce contractual reports, including quarterly and annual
reports. - Identify
and track reliable secondary (external) sources of data as needed. - Assist
the MEL Manager to collect and disseminate lessons learned and best
practices to internal and external stakeholders, as appropriate through
learning sessions; - Work
closely with other programme staff to arrange the logistics for MEL
activities - Perform
other duties and tasks as assigned by the supervisor
Person
Specification
Knowledge
Specification
Knowledge
- Bachelor’s
degree preferably in applied statistics, Education or related field - Professional
training in monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage - Good
command of written and oral English.
Experience
- Minimum
two years in monitoring and evaluation (M&E). Experience in the NGO
setting is an added advantage - Experience
working on M&E for donor funded programme is highly required - Proven
strong experience in data collection, statistical analysis skills, using
either / both quantitative and qualitative research methods, and
dissemination of results required - Experience
in training and mentoring staff on MEL aspects will be an added advantage
Skills
- Analytical
skills - Problem
solving - Ability
to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment - Strong
team-building and motivational skills - Proficiency
in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications,
e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet - Working
knowledge of written and spoken English - Ability
to liaise with line manager to ensure the effective management of workload - Strong
organisational and time management skills, and ability to manage tasks
with precise deadlines. - Ability
to work in team setting required - Ability
to prioritise workload and deal with multiple requests and work activities
at any given time.
Interested
and eligible candidates should submit a detailed CV and Cover letter including
three referees and the expected salary to
BLF-recruitment@educationdevelopmenttrust.com with the subject line
of the name of the post applied for.
and eligible candidates should submit a detailed CV and Cover letter including
three referees and the expected salary to
BLF-recruitment@educationdevelopmenttrust.com with the subject line
of the name of the post applied for.
Applications
must be received on or before 8th December 2017.
must be received on or before 8th December 2017.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note
that the recruitment for this position will depend on the availability of
funds.
that the recruitment for this position will depend on the availability of
funds.
Education
Development Trust and its consortium partners are committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo
child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past
employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Development Trust and its consortium partners are committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo
child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past
employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
