Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) Various Jobs Vacancies in Rwanda

1. Monitoring and Evaluation
Specialist

• Carry out Monitoring and
  Evaluation of Program 2 of PSTA II but also oversee and supervise M&E
  activities under the program by implementing institutions (RAB, CICA and
  districts when needed). Work closely with M&E officers under other
  Programs in MINAGRI.
• Produce regularly updated data
  that can serve as basis for successful Monitoring and Evaluation of
  Program r of PSTA II.
• Support and improve the
  operationalisation of the existing M&E system for the program with,
  data gathering, data management and timely reporting.
• Strategizing the application of
  professional M&E tools, methods and approaches for the successful
  M&E of project interventions at all levels
• Preparing M&E manuals and
  training to M&E/planning staff in MINAGRI Bodies and local government
  entities.
• Contributing to the development
  of the Annual Work Plan, ensuring alignment with program’s strategy,
  agreement on annual targets and inclusion of M&E activities in the
  work plan.
• Preparing detailed M&E
  time-plan and budget annually and quarterly
• Monitoring the implementation
  of the program through review of progress reports and adhoc relevant field
  visits.
• Promoting a results-based M
  & E approach at all levels of the implementation process
• Coordinating the preparation of
  all M&E reports as required/requested by the program management
• Guiding staff and executing
  partners in preparing their progress reports in accordance with approved
  reporting formats and tithe schedule and ensuring their timely submission.
• Preparing consolidated M&E
  reports for program management including identification of problems causes
  of potential bottlenecks in program implementation and providing specific recommendations
  for averting them as often as required
• Fostering participatory
  planning and monitoring by training and involving primary stakeholder
  groups in the M&E of activities.
• Being responsible for the
  follow-up of the implementation of M&E recommendations that are
  approved by management and other-other related task given by the
  management of program2.

• M. Sc. degree in Project
  Management, Agricultural Economics, or socio-economics with at least one
  year experience in Monitoring and Evaluation for projects or NGOs, with
  proven knowledge and experience in management of finance. Or a Bachelor’s
  degree in Project Management, Business Administration or Rural Development
  with at least 5years experience in Monitoring and Evaluation for Projects
  or NGO. Working in Agriculture sector would be an added advantage;
• Skills in analytical tools for
  multi-factorial analysis in a ‘learning-oriented and participatory
  environment;
• Computer skills especially in
  at least 2 M&E software’s used by World Bank, FAO, MINAGRI or any
  other known donor;
• Willingness to undertake
  regular field trips
• Fluency in spoken and written
  English and Kinyarwanda. (Knowing French would be an advantage);
• Capable of working under
  pressure and meet deadlines for reports.

• Carry out Monitoring and
  ‘Evaluation of Program 2 of PSTA II .but also oversee and supervise
  M&E activities under the program by implementing institutions (RAB, CICA
  and districts when needed). Work closely with M&E officers under other
  Programs in MINAGRI.
• Produce regularly updated data
  that can serve as basis for successful Monitoring and Evaluation of
  Program 2 of PSTA II.
• Support and improve the
  operationalisation of the existing M&E system for the program with,
  data gathering, data management and timely reporting.
• Strategizing the application of
  professional M&E tools, methods and approaches for the successful
  M&E of project interventions at all levels
• Preparing M&E manuals and
  training to M&E/planning staff in MINAGRI Bodies and local government
  entities.
• Contributing to the development
  of the Annual Work Plan, ensuring alignment with program’s strategy,
  agreement on annual targets and inclusion of M&E activities in the
  work plan;
• Preparing detailed M&E
  time-plan and budget annually and quarterly
• Monitoring the implementation
  of the program through review of progress reports and ad hoc relevant
  field visits.
• Promoting a results-based M
  & E approach at all levels of the implementation process
• Coordinating the preparation of
  all M&E reports as required/requested by the program management
• Guiding staff and executing
  partners in preparing their progress reports in accordance with approved
  reporting formats-and time schedule and ensuring their timely submission.
• Preparing consolidated M&E
  reports for program including management including identification of
  problems causes of potential bottlenecks in program implementation, arid
  providing specific recommendations for averting them as often as required.
•  Fostering participatory
  planning and monitoring by training and involving primary stakeholder
  groups in the M&E of activities.
• Being responsible for the
  follow-up of the implementation of M&E recommendations that are approved
  by management other related task given by the management of program2.

• M. Sc. degree in Project
  Management, Agricultural Economics, or socio-economics with at least one
  year experience in Monitoring and Evaluation for projects or NGOs, with
  proven knowledge and experience in management of finance. Or a Bachelor’s
  degree in Project Management, Business Administration or Rural Development
  with at least 5years experience in Monitoring and Evaluation for Projects
  or NGO. Working in Agriculture sector would be an added advantage;
• Skills in analytical tools for
  multi factorial analysis in a learning-oriented and participatory
  environment;
• Computer skills especially in
  at least 2 M&E software’s used by World Bank, FAO, MINAGRI or any
  other known donor;
• Willingness to undertake
  regular field trips
• Fluency in spoken and written
  English and Kinyarwanda. (Knowing French would be an advantage);
• Capable of working under
  pressure and meet deadlines for reports.

• An application letter giving
  any information that the candidate finds interest regarding the position.
  This letter must also describe the motivation of the candidate for the
  position;
• A detailed curriculum vitae
  showing correlation with the described position;
• A copy of the degree and
  justification of any professional experience (employment attestations and
  occupied functions).