Position
Details: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator
Details: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator
Location:
Kigali,
Rwanda
Rwanda
Openings:
1
Description:
The
post-holder will work as a member of the Programs team under the supervision
of the Head of Programmes. The M&E and Le
post-holder will work as a member of the Programs team under the supervision
of the Head of Programmes. The M&E and Le
arning Coordinator will
support the WaterAid Country programme to conduct monitoring and
evaluation activities against WARw strategy, ensuring programme quality
standards are in place and managing multiple accountability requirements
of donors and stakeholders.
KEY
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Set up functional and reliable Monitoring and Evaluation System
- Support
the country programme to establish and manage an effective
Monitoring and Evaluation system to track progress towards meeting
WASH program work/contract deliverables, results, indicators and
targets
- Build,
manage and continually suggest improvements to a database for
programmes designed to implement the new Country Programme strategy
- Contribute
to the development of the annual work plans and review the relevance
of the M&E plans against these work plans
- Based
on programs indicators, support the programmes team and the Head
of Policy, Research and Advocacy in tools design and data collection
for baseline, midterm and end term evaluations at field level
- Synthesize
data collected for easy use in reporting and for other purposes
including fund raising and communication with stakeholders
- Integrate
Programs indicators in the computerized data reporting system
- Analyze
data and provide appropriate feedback to programs and other departments
- Support
the country programme project staff in the field and partners understand
the importance of monitoring and evaluation and the use of
information for learning purposes; ensure the project’s staff
understands their roles and responsibilities in the collection of
data for the monitoring and evaluation system
- Develop
the overall framework for project M&E, particularly the annual
project reviews, participatory impact assessments, process
monitoring, operations monitoring and lessons- learned workshops
- Review
the existing approaches and management information systems and
agree on any required changes, support and resources
- File
and archive important documents (hard and soft) for an easy retrieval
when needed in compliance with the internal IT policy
Routine Monitoring and Evaluation work
- Based
on the review of existing data, draw up the Terms of Reference (TOR) for, design
and cost out baseline surveys and needs assessment surveys when required
- Guide
the process for identifying and designing the Key Performance Indicators
for projects to record and report progress against work plans
- With
stakeholders, set out the framework and procedures for the evaluation
of project activities
- Play
a key role in organizational Research and Development work
- Lead
on data entry, cleaning and analysis by using appropriate technology
to facilitate the work
- Organize
the revision of the WARw project log frame matrix, particularly in the
areas of the objective hierarchy, measurement indicators, results
frameworks and monitoring mechanisms
- Guide
and supervise special surveys, trainings and studies required for
evaluating project effects and impacts like the Social Return on
Investment (SROI)
- Periodically
monitor WaterAid Rwanda’s performance in implementing the
projects and partner agreements and work closely with the Head of
programmes and WASH Manager/ Coordinator in coordinating the
provision of follow-up support where required
- Own,
master and provide guidance on the use of all M&E tools including
Water Point Mapper, mWater and others
- Attend
M&E and Knowledge Management related Thematic Working Groups in line ministries
Capacity development
- Identify
M&E needs in terms of capacity strengthening for staff and partners
- Provide
technical support and capacity development to staff and partners in
M&E
- Play
a key role in the roll out of the organizational Programme Monitoring,
evaluation and Report (PMER) System at Country Programme Level reporting
and learning
- Catalyze
innovation and change in WaterAid Rwanda and partners by
proactively gathering and sharing data that challenge the status quo
and kindle strategic dialogue on WASH access, functionality,
inclusiveness, equity and sustainability
- Lead
on the drafting, sharing, implementation and evaluation of Research Into
Use (RIU) plans
- Support
programs staff and the SMT in proper reporting and interpretation of
data from programmes to monitor the progress and use the data for
strategic decisionmaking
- In
collaboration with programme staff, organize M&E feedback meetings
with key stakeholders to foster learning
- Compile
and analyze relevant data on project indicators for contractual reports
- Contribute
to the proper documentation and use of data, lessons learnt,
best practices, human impact stories, from our demonstration work at
community, district and national levels
-
Contribute to projects (re-)design and partnerships review, by
providing accurate data necessary to provide guidance on cost
effectiveness, impact and sustainability of projects and programmes
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education
Relevant degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Projects
Management, Business Administration, Demography,
Public Health,
Sociology, Development,
Economics, Statistics, or any other field
relevant to monitoring,evaluation and learning
Experience
- Minimum
of three years of experience in similar position, preferably with an
international NGO, including successful report and documents writing.
Having worked with a WASH organisation in similar position would be
an added advantage
- Thorough
knowledge of statistics and research methodology,
including quantitative and qualitative research methods, tools,
techniques
- Experience
in training, capacity building and knowledge management.
- Experience
in using latest data management and information system to inform programme
decision-making and monitor progress
- Excellent
at computer, especially use of Excel
- Experience
in project management and support
- Experience
with a proven track records in Monitoring and Evaluation work,
conducting assessments and surveys, proposal development, program
design, selecting indicators, implementing monitoring plans, and data
analysis
- Excellent
knowledge & skill in Monitoring & Evaluation of
development projects
- Conversant
with process planning and Management Information Systems
Personal qualities
- Strong
analytical skills
- Strong
facilitation skills
- Good
written and oral communication in Kinyarwanda, and English with ease
to communicate about WASH issues
- Attention
to details, flexibility, adaptability and initiative
- Pro-active
/ self-starter
- Team
player
- Commitment
to innovation and continuous improvement
- A
strong background in statistics or quantitative methods
- Ability
to act with sensitivity and discretion while working
with confidential information
- Ability
to build and manage strong working relationships among
diverse stakeholders
Deadline:
24th August 2016
24th August 2016