International Rescue Committee (IRC) Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Job Vacancy in Rwanda

The
International Rescue Committee (IRC), a renowned international humanitarian
agency, would like to inform interested candidates about a full time job
vacancy available for the project “Inclusive Society: Together Ending
Malnutrition,” funded by the European Union in Ngoma district.

Monitoring
and Evaluation Officer (1)

Duty
Station:
Kibungo, Ngoma District.

Duration: Renewed on
annual basis

Scope of
Work

The
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, based in Ngoma will work closely with the
project manager and the Health Coordinator to develop a monitoring and
evaluation system, including key indicators, to facilitate the monitoring and
evaluation of the Inclusive Society: Together Ending Malnutrition Project. The
M & E officer will also work with the health coordinator and project
coordinator to develop data collection tools, ensure effective data collection
and use of monitoring tools by field staff and conduct data analysis to ensure
programmatic decision-making is data-driven. The M & E officer will
also work with Benishyaka staff and the DPEM-Multi-sectoral committe to build
their capacity around M&E related to implementation of the DPEM and their
action plan.

Key
Responsibilities

In coordination with the
Project Manager and Health Coordinator develop a monitoring and evaluation
system including development of key indicators and analysis formats, to
monitor and evaluate program performance.
Work with Senior Nutrition
Officer, Project Manager and Health Coordinator to analyze routine
nutrition program data to monitor progress and inform programmatic
decision-making where gaps/weaknesses are identified.
With support from the Project
Manager, Health Coordinator and Governance & Rights Coordinator,
develop questionnaires for evaluations, trainings, data collection,
analysis and feedback from surveys.
Support logistics, financial,
and technical assistance arrangements for surveys.
Ensure routine data is being
collected and entered on a monthly basis.
Ensure that quality data is
being captured monthly at community level in coordination with Senior
Nutrition and Capacity-building Officers and Project Manager.
Support the Project Manager and
Health Coordinator in technical development of supervision tool, CHW
supervisor & cell coordinator training materials to ensure that CHWs
receive supportive supervision through health center supervisors and cell
coordinators on quality, management of acute malnutrition, malnutrition
screening, and monthly growth monitoring.
Prepare and submit budget
requests for M&E planned activities
Build capacity of project staff
on collecting and interpreting data.

Work with the Capacity-building
Officers and Partnership Officer to implement and finalize surveys when
necessary on governance-related issues.
Build CSOs capacity on M&E
with Senior Capacity Building Office; develop appropriate tools in
collaboration with the CSO to keep track of its activities and number of
beneficiaries reached

Build capacity of DPEM-MC on M
& E of activities, including trainings as necessary and ensure the
development and use of a participatory M&E system that can be used to
monitor implementation of the DPEM.
Support quarterly evaluation of
DPEM implementation.
Provide brief report of monthly
activities to Project Manager, Health Coordinator and Governance
Coordinator. Develop
Work with senior officers and
project manager to prepare monthly reports including data/statistics as
needed. Ensure information sharing of data/statistics with other project
officers of program, and in-charge of community health at health center,
hospital nutritionist, DPEM-MC members, JADF and key district staff.
Communicate and disseminate
results of project data, including written reports to staff and key
stakeholders in coordination with project manager.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in public
health or other revelant degree (masters preferred) with at least 3 years
experience in monitoring and evaluation of community-based health programs
Experience participating in
baseline and final evaluations for health programs
Basic knowledge of collecting
quantitative and qualitative data including through participatory methods
Working experience with vulnerable
groups and basic knowledge of nutrition is an asset
Demonstrated analytical skills
using Excel
Computer skills; Word
processing, Power point, Excel, Access and internet
Report writing skills.
Demonstrated experience in
being a team player
Excellent understanding of the
Rwandan Ministry of Health working procedures and systems
Ability to work independently
with minimum supervision
Good communication and
interpersonal skills, ability to work with a wide range of actors.
Working knowledge of English, Fluent
French and Kinyarwanda, both written and spoken fluency in Kinyarwanda
Strong writing and
communication skills
Ability to balance working
independently and as part of a team
Hold a motorcycle driving
license A category

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications
should include: a cover letter, current curriculum vitae with relevant
experience only, certified copy of degree(s) and relevant certificates only, 3
professional reference contacts.

Qualified
candidates should deposit their applications at either address below :

IRC
Kigali Office: Avenue
Amajyambere, KG 2 AV #4, Kimuhurura sector, Gasabo district (opposite to the
Ombudsman Office, Kukabindi).

IRC
Ngoma Office: next
to Popular Bank of Kibungo, opposite Ngoma medical center in Kibungo, Ngoma
district.

APPLICATION
DEADLINE: 14th February, 2014 at 17:00. ONLY SELECTED CANDIDATES
WILL BE CONTACTED.

IRC
Rwanda Management

IRC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to
race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, veteran status or disability.