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Location:
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Kigali,
Rwanda |
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Salary:
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None
applicable |
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Contract
type: |
Permanent
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Full
Time: |
35
hours per week |
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Application
Closing Date: |
10
Oct 2017 |
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Interview
date: |
To
be confirmed later |
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Start
date: |
November
2017 |
VSO
is the world’s leading development organisation that works through volunteers
to fight poverty. We are unique in the way we bring people together to share
their skills and experience, generate insights and ideas and, most of all, take
action against poverty and exclusion. It’s a highly effective approach that
works, and today is helping millions of people in some of the world’s poorest
communities lift themselves out of poverty.
is the world’s leading development organisation that works through volunteers
to fight poverty. We are unique in the way we bring people together to share
their skills and experience, generate insights and ideas and, most of all, take
action against poverty and exclusion. It’s a highly effective approach that
works, and today is helping millions of people in some of the world’s poorest
communities lift themselves out of poverty.
Role
overview
overview
The
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor is responsible for development and
implementation of M&E Framework, Performance Monitoring, Programme
Reporting, Research and Evaluations and Communications. The M&E Advisor
will lead the generation of a credible body of evidence from VSO work for learning,
programme q`uality assurance and decision making. The M&E Advisor works
with closely with global M&E team to ensure the application of People First
and evidence principles.
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor is responsible for development and
implementation of M&E Framework, Performance Monitoring, Programme
Reporting, Research and Evaluations and Communications. The M&E Advisor
will lead the generation of a credible body of evidence from VSO work for learning,
programme q`uality assurance and decision making. The M&E Advisor works
with closely with global M&E team to ensure the application of People First
and evidence principles.
1.
M&E Framework
M&E Framework
The
M&E Advisor will develop, constantly update and ensure implementation of
M&E framework, ensuring the framework is fit for purpose and aligned with
VSO global results. The M&E Advisor will;
1.1. Develop M&E framework that is dynamic and responsive to the programme
needs;
1.2. Develop M&E framework that is aligned with global results, donors and
partners;
1.3. Ensure staff, volunteers and partners understand and apply the M&E
framework;
1.4. Develop and operationalize an effective M&E system with online digital
platform.
M&E Advisor will develop, constantly update and ensure implementation of
M&E framework, ensuring the framework is fit for purpose and aligned with
VSO global results. The M&E Advisor will;
1.1. Develop M&E framework that is dynamic and responsive to the programme
needs;
1.2. Develop M&E framework that is aligned with global results, donors and
partners;
1.3. Ensure staff, volunteers and partners understand and apply the M&E
framework;
1.4. Develop and operationalize an effective M&E system with online digital
platform.
2.
Programme Quality
Programme Quality
The
M&E Advisor will lead development and ensure implementation of programme
quality assurance standards with focus on programme effectiveness and impact at
scale. The M&E Advisor will;
2.1. Develop and roll-out a robust programme performance monitoring protocol
with its tools;
2.2. Ensure VSO staff, volunteers and partners implement the performance
monitoring protocol;
2.3. Actively engage VSO partners, donors and primary actors in performance
monitoring activities;
2.4. Coordinate quarterly Programme Review Meetings (PRMs) and Annual Country
Reviews (ACRs).
M&E Advisor will lead development and ensure implementation of programme
quality assurance standards with focus on programme effectiveness and impact at
scale. The M&E Advisor will;
2.1. Develop and roll-out a robust programme performance monitoring protocol
with its tools;
2.2. Ensure VSO staff, volunteers and partners implement the performance
monitoring protocol;
2.3. Actively engage VSO partners, donors and primary actors in performance
monitoring activities;
2.4. Coordinate quarterly Programme Review Meetings (PRMs) and Annual Country
Reviews (ACRs).
3.
Programme Reporting
Programme Reporting
The
M&E Advisor will lead development and ensure implementation programme
reporting standards, ensuring efficient coordination, timelines and customer
satisfaction. The M&E Advisor will;
3.1. Develop and roll-out reporting protocol, templates, style, timelines,
review and sign-off process;
3.2. Properly coordinate internal and external reporting ensuring quality,
timeliness and satisfaction;
3.3. Spearhead VSO reporting to immigration, donors and VSO global ensuring
quality and excellence;
3.4. Review VSO reporting every quarter, advice HOP on way forward and
implement remedial actions.
M&E Advisor will lead development and ensure implementation programme
reporting standards, ensuring efficient coordination, timelines and customer
satisfaction. The M&E Advisor will;
3.1. Develop and roll-out reporting protocol, templates, style, timelines,
review and sign-off process;
3.2. Properly coordinate internal and external reporting ensuring quality,
timeliness and satisfaction;
3.3. Spearhead VSO reporting to immigration, donors and VSO global ensuring
quality and excellence;
3.4. Review VSO reporting every quarter, advice HOP on way forward and
implement remedial actions.
4.
Research and Evaluations:
The M&E Advisor will effectively coordinate and oversee implementation of
research and evaluations, ensuring credibility of VSO body of evidence and
voices of primary actors. The M&E Advisor will;
4.1. Spearhead context analysis including social exclusion analysis to inform
programme development;
4.2. Coordinate the implementation and reporting of all baselines, mid-term and
end-line evaluations;
4.3. Coordinate all research, learning, evidence generation and evidence-based
advocacy initiatives.
5. Communications
The M&E Advisor will lead the development and oversee implementation of a
communications plan, ensuring steady growth in VSO visibility, brand loyalty
and market share. The M&E Advisor will;
5.1. Lead the development and oversee implementation of branding, visibility
and marketing plan;
5.2. Lead the development and oversee implementation of a robust media
engagement plan;
5.3. Lead the development and oversee implementation of knowledge management
plan;
5.4. Spearhead the review and oversee implementation of internal communications
plan.
6. People Management
The M&E Advisor will recruit, mentor and manage a competent team of 3-5
M&E staff and volunteers, ensuring high performance, personal development,
cohesion and motivation. The M&E Advisor will;
6.1. Effectively set performance targets and manage the performance of M&E
staff and volunteers;
6.2. Promote career development through coaching, mentoring & personal
reflection and learning;
6.3. Establish and maintain a dynamic, cohesive and collaborative team of staff
and volunteers;
6.4. Develop a culture of trust, transparency, accountability and collaboration
within the team.
7. Any other relevant duties assigned from time to time.
Research and Evaluations:
The M&E Advisor will effectively coordinate and oversee implementation of
research and evaluations, ensuring credibility of VSO body of evidence and
voices of primary actors. The M&E Advisor will;
4.1. Spearhead context analysis including social exclusion analysis to inform
programme development;
4.2. Coordinate the implementation and reporting of all baselines, mid-term and
end-line evaluations;
4.3. Coordinate all research, learning, evidence generation and evidence-based
advocacy initiatives.
5. Communications
The M&E Advisor will lead the development and oversee implementation of a
communications plan, ensuring steady growth in VSO visibility, brand loyalty
and market share. The M&E Advisor will;
5.1. Lead the development and oversee implementation of branding, visibility
and marketing plan;
5.2. Lead the development and oversee implementation of a robust media
engagement plan;
5.3. Lead the development and oversee implementation of knowledge management
plan;
5.4. Spearhead the review and oversee implementation of internal communications
plan.
6. People Management
The M&E Advisor will recruit, mentor and manage a competent team of 3-5
M&E staff and volunteers, ensuring high performance, personal development,
cohesion and motivation. The M&E Advisor will;
6.1. Effectively set performance targets and manage the performance of M&E
staff and volunteers;
6.2. Promote career development through coaching, mentoring & personal
reflection and learning;
6.3. Establish and maintain a dynamic, cohesive and collaborative team of staff
and volunteers;
6.4. Develop a culture of trust, transparency, accountability and collaboration
within the team.
7. Any other relevant duties assigned from time to time.
Skills,
qualifications and experience
qualifications and experience
Education/Qualification
I.
Masters degree in relevant field of study from a recognised university is
essential;
II. Professional training in planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting is
desirable.
Knowledge
I. Strong knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative M&E methodologies
is essential;
II. Good understanding of complexities of implementing M&E in development
is essential;
III. Sound knowledge of development policies and best practice in Rwanda is
essential;
IV. Sound knowledge of Rwanda’s vision 2020, EPDRS-II&III/NSTP and SDGs is
essential;
V. Good knowledge of social inclusion, social accountability and resilience is
desirable;
Masters degree in relevant field of study from a recognised university is
essential;
II. Professional training in planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting is
desirable.
Knowledge
I. Strong knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative M&E methodologies
is essential;
II. Good understanding of complexities of implementing M&E in development
is essential;
III. Sound knowledge of development policies and best practice in Rwanda is
essential;
IV. Sound knowledge of Rwanda’s vision 2020, EPDRS-II&III/NSTP and SDGs is
essential;
V. Good knowledge of social inclusion, social accountability and resilience is
desirable;
Skills
I.
Strong skills in designing and implementing M&E methodologies is essential;
II. Strong communications, analytical writing and interpersonal skills is
essential;
III. Strong facilitation, training, coaching and mentoring skills is essential;
IV. Skills to multi-task, manage pressure and meet deadlines is desirable;
V. Strong engagement, negotiation and networking skills is desirable;
VI. Problem solving, critical thinking & decision making skills is
desirable.
Strong skills in designing and implementing M&E methodologies is essential;
II. Strong communications, analytical writing and interpersonal skills is
essential;
III. Strong facilitation, training, coaching and mentoring skills is essential;
IV. Skills to multi-task, manage pressure and meet deadlines is desirable;
V. Strong engagement, negotiation and networking skills is desirable;
VI. Problem solving, critical thinking & decision making skills is
desirable.
Experience
(8-10 years)
(8-10 years)
I.
M&E experience in complex programmes in development contexts is essential;
II. M&E experience in programme with countrywide field operations is
essential;
III. M&E experience in donor-funded programmes in Rwanda context is
desirable;
IV. M&E experience in complex programme partnerships and teams is
desirable;
M&E experience in complex programmes in development contexts is essential;
II. M&E experience in programme with countrywide field operations is
essential;
III. M&E experience in donor-funded programmes in Rwanda context is
desirable;
IV. M&E experience in complex programme partnerships and teams is
desirable;
VSO
reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of
applications.
reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of
applications.
If
you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description
for more information.
you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description
for more information.
To
submit your application, click on ‘Make an application’ and complete all
relevant fields on the online application form.
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relevant fields on the online application form.
