Plan
International is an independent development and humanitarian organization
(non-profit) that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe
in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by
poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. And its girls who are most
affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and
partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the
challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s
rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare
for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and
policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience, and
knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80
years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
International is an independent development and humanitarian organization
(non-profit) that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe
in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by
poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. And its girls who are most
affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and
partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the
challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s
rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare
for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and
policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience, and
knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80
years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Plan
International has been operating in Rwanda since 2007. And over the past ten
years, we have had an extensive portfolio that covers a variety of interventions
(Right to protection, Right to Youth Economic Security, Right to access quality
and inclusive education and Right to Early Childhood Care and Development) in
both development and humanitarian contexts. We are actively present in 3
districts of Gatsibo, Nyaruguru and Bugesera and six refugee camps. In all our
interventions, we pursue our deep-seated change to achieve our ambition, which
is “Together, we take action so that 100 million girls learn, lead, decide and
thrive. We are a strong global civil society actor that resonates with all
those who want to advance children’s rights and equality for girls. We are also
scaling up our reach to more parts of the country given the growing
partnerships and grants portfolio.
International has been operating in Rwanda since 2007. And over the past ten
years, we have had an extensive portfolio that covers a variety of interventions
(Right to protection, Right to Youth Economic Security, Right to access quality
and inclusive education and Right to Early Childhood Care and Development) in
both development and humanitarian contexts. We are actively present in 3
districts of Gatsibo, Nyaruguru and Bugesera and six refugee camps. In all our
interventions, we pursue our deep-seated change to achieve our ambition, which
is “Together, we take action so that 100 million girls learn, lead, decide and
thrive. We are a strong global civil society actor that resonates with all
those who want to advance children’s rights and equality for girls. We are also
scaling up our reach to more parts of the country given the growing
partnerships and grants portfolio.
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Nutrition Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator
Nutrition Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator
Purpose:
Feed
the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze is a 5-year, $32.6 million activity that aims to
sustainably increase farmers’ incomes, improve nutritional status of women and
children, and increase the resilience of the agriculture and food systems to
the changing climate. The Activity is being implemented in the following ten
districts of Rwanda: Gatsibo, Kayonza, Bugesera, Ngoma (Eastern Province);
Nyabihu, Rutsiro, Ngororero Nyamasheke, Karongi (Western Province); and
Nyamagabe (Southern Province). Led by CNFA, the consortium is comprised
of a diverse range of international and Rwandan partners including Plan
International, Souktel, Rwanda Development Organization (RDO) and the Imbaraga
Farmers’ Union.
the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze is a 5-year, $32.6 million activity that aims to
sustainably increase farmers’ incomes, improve nutritional status of women and
children, and increase the resilience of the agriculture and food systems to
the changing climate. The Activity is being implemented in the following ten
districts of Rwanda: Gatsibo, Kayonza, Bugesera, Ngoma (Eastern Province);
Nyabihu, Rutsiro, Ngororero Nyamasheke, Karongi (Western Province); and
Nyamagabe (Southern Province). Led by CNFA, the consortium is comprised
of a diverse range of international and Rwandan partners including Plan
International, Souktel, Rwanda Development Organization (RDO) and the Imbaraga
Farmers’ Union.
Plan
International is responsible for leading Component 3 to improve nutrition
outcomes of agriculture interventions. The nutrition activities and
interventions under Component 3 are intended to increase the nutritional status
of 200,000 households in the target districts, working through existing care
groups, Community Health Workers and the Twigire Muhinzi Farmer Promotors, to
reach the target households with improved messaging about nutrition, including
nutrition-sensitive agriculture and the importance of dietary diversity
particularly for women and children 6-23 months. The expected results in 5
years are: i) at least 40% increase in number of women (aged 15-49) and
children under 2 consuming targeted nutrient-rich crops or products, ii) a
least 40% increase in number of children 6-23 months receiving a minimum
acceptable diet (MAD) and at least 40% increase in women’s dietary diversity
score: mean number of food groups consumed.
International is responsible for leading Component 3 to improve nutrition
outcomes of agriculture interventions. The nutrition activities and
interventions under Component 3 are intended to increase the nutritional status
of 200,000 households in the target districts, working through existing care
groups, Community Health Workers and the Twigire Muhinzi Farmer Promotors, to
reach the target households with improved messaging about nutrition, including
nutrition-sensitive agriculture and the importance of dietary diversity
particularly for women and children 6-23 months. The expected results in 5
years are: i) at least 40% increase in number of women (aged 15-49) and
children under 2 consuming targeted nutrient-rich crops or products, ii) a
least 40% increase in number of children 6-23 months receiving a minimum
acceptable diet (MAD) and at least 40% increase in women’s dietary diversity
score: mean number of food groups consumed.
Based
in Kigali, the Nutrition M&E Coordinator will work under the direct
supervision of the Senior Nutrition Specialist and with guidance from the Plan
International USA Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning team to develop
the tools to track the nutrition behavior changes at the community level and
ensure efficient and effective implementation of the M&E component of the
direct nutrition interventions.
in Kigali, the Nutrition M&E Coordinator will work under the direct
supervision of the Senior Nutrition Specialist and with guidance from the Plan
International USA Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning team to develop
the tools to track the nutrition behavior changes at the community level and
ensure efficient and effective implementation of the M&E component of the
direct nutrition interventions.
Dimensions
of Role:
of Role:
- Develop
the tools to track the nutrition behavior changes at the community level. - Ensure
efficient and effective implementation of the M&E component of the
direct nutrition interventions. - Support
the development and implementation of nutrition-related reporting systems. - Work
closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning team to track
nutrition activities and impact.
Location:
- Based
in Kigali with travels to sites
Key
End Results and typical Responsibilities
End Results and typical Responsibilities
“What”
is done and “why”, but not “actions” or “how”; include indicators for success
is done and “why”, but not “actions” or “how”; include indicators for success
- Coordinate
with the M&E team in developing, updating and implementing
nutrition-related components of the annual M&E work plans. - Assist
Component 3 in developing nutrition-related data collection tools, and
training staff and partners in their use. - Assist
Component 3 team and M&E team in monitoring progress towards
nutrition-related project targets and outputs on a monthly basis. - Conduct
data quality audits in field sites for quality assurance purposes. - Participate
in evaluations to measure project results and document lessons learned. - Support
Component 3 team and partners to understand M&E requirements and
procedures including indicators, definitions and targets. - Support
Component 3 team to collect success stories and conduct learning events.
Dealing
with Problems:
with Problems:
Application
of knowledge required for the role, complexity of problems handled & the
degree of investigation, analysis, & creative thinking required to solve
them.
of knowledge required for the role, complexity of problems handled & the
degree of investigation, analysis, & creative thinking required to solve
them.
- Ability
to resolve a wide range of challenges related to monitoring and evaluation
of nutrition programing. - Provide
leadership and guidance on how to monitor and evaluate nutrition programs.
Communications
and Working Relationships:
and Working Relationships:
Working
contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level
(high, medium, low) of the contact
contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level
(high, medium, low) of the contact
- Senior
Nutrition Specialist, Hinga Weze –High level - Hinga
Weze Monitoring and Evaluation staff –High level - SBCC
Specialist, Hinga Weze –Medium level - Senior
Gender Advisor, Hinga Weze—Medium level - Gender
and Nutrition Officers, Hinga Weze – Low level - District
Outreach Officers, Hinga Weze – Low level - District
Managers, Hinga Weze – Low level
Knowledge,
Skills, and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives
Skills, and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives
Knowledge
- Bachelor’s
degree considered with an extensive background in nutrition. - A
minimum of 3 years’ experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in a complex
and changing environment. - At
least 3 years relevant experience in nutrition-related M&E. - Knowledge
of best practices in the field of monitoring and evaluation interventions
related to nutrition and food security. - Strong
understanding of nutrition indicators such as minimum acceptable diet, and
women’s dietary diversity. - Understanding
of USAID food security and nutrition interventions; Feed the Future
experience preferred.
- Effective
team player, able to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
- Fluent
in English and Kinyarwanda; French language skills a plus.
Skills
- Experience
in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation activities for
food security and nutrition programming. - Experience
developing and utilizing data collection tools for nutrition indicators
such as minimum acceptable diet, and women’s dietary diversity.
- Demonstrable
analytical skills and experiences to identify and evaluate best practices
and state-of-the-art approaches.
- Experience
conducting research and assessments related to nutrition programming is
preferred. - Excellent
communication and writing skills.
Behaviors
- Excellent
organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment,
report writing and presentation skills. - Ability
to work as an effective team member in a complex and fast paced
environment. - Ability
to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Flexible,
creative and problem solving oriented. - Communicates
clearly and effectively on Nutrition issues. - Confident
in taking initiative and exploring new opportunities.
Physical
Environment and Demands:
Environment and Demands:
Maybe
“typical office environment”; note if heavy lifting, climbing, excess travel,
etc.
“typical office environment”; note if heavy lifting, climbing, excess travel,
etc.
- Typical
office environment but with at least 40% time in the field including
community visits. This position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda at the
Hinga Weze project office. The position will require frequent field visits
to the target districts in Eastern, Western, and Southern Provinces.
Level
of contact with children
of contact with children
- High
level: Frequent interaction with
children.
Behaviors
(Plan International’s Values in Practice)
(Plan International’s Values in Practice)
We
are open and accountable
are open and accountable
- Promotes
a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and
donors. - Holds
self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity. - Consistent
and fair in the treatment of people. - Open
about mistakes and keen to learn from them. - Accountable
for ensuring we are a safe organization for all children, girls & young
people.
We
strive for lasting impact
strive for lasting impact
- Articulates
a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations. - Creates
a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas. - Focuses
resources to drive change and maximize long-term impact, responsive to
changed priorities or crises. - Evidence-based
and evaluates effectiveness.
We
work well together
work well together
- Seeks
constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when
appropriate. - Builds
constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared
goals. - Develops
trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and
communities. - Engages
and works well with others outside the organization to build a better
world for girls and all children.
We
are inclusive and empowering
are inclusive and empowering
- Seeks
constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when
appropriate. - Builds
constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared
goals. - Develops
trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and
communities. Engages and works well.
Level
of Contact with Children:
of Contact with Children:
- Low
contact: Low
interaction with children.
Please
send your updated CV, one-page cover letter and 3 names of referees one them
must be your supervisor in English to Plan.Applications@plan-international.org the
closing date for applications is September 24, 2018.
send your updated CV, one-page cover letter and 3 names of referees one them
must be your supervisor in English to Plan.Applications@plan-international.org the
closing date for applications is September 24, 2018.
Please
note: plan international will consult beyond
your listed referees for the sake of the safety of children
note: plan international will consult beyond
your listed referees for the sake of the safety of children
