Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Job title: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Institution: National Child Development Agency (NCDA)
Level: 3.V
Post: 1 (Under Contract)
Reports to: ECD & Nutrition Program Manager
Deadline: Nov 19, 2024

Exams to be conducted:

  1. Written
  2. Oral

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks tailored to the specific objectives and components of the EU Project.
  • Define key performance indicators related to child development, such as access to quality ECD services and child well-being indicators.
  • Oversee the collection and analysis of data related to child development, including information on access to integrated ECD services.
  • Utilize both quantitative and qualitative methods to assess program performance and impact.
  • Monitor progress toward achieving key project outcomes.
  • Analyze data to track trends, identify gaps, and inform program decision-making.
  • Ensure the quality and integrity of M&E data by conducting regular data quality assessments, validation exercises, and checks for accuracy and completeness.
  • Provide feedback and support to field staff on data collection methods and standards.
  • Plan and coordinate evaluations of child development interventions, including baseline assessments, mid-term reviews, and impact evaluations.
  • Prepare regular M&E and program reports documenting progress, achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
  • Present findings to program stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and implementing partners.
  • Ensure that M&E findings are disseminated widely and used to inform program planning and decision-making.
  • Build the capacity of project staff and partners in M&E principles and practices related to child development.
  • Provide training on data collection methods, monitoring tools, and analysis techniques to strengthen the M&E skills of project stakeholders.
  • Facilitate learning and knowledge-sharing within the child development program, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and adaptive management.
  • Coordinate with other stakeholders working in child development, including government agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations.
  • Participate in coordination and management meetings and working groups to ensure alignment of M&E efforts and avoid duplication of efforts.

Qualifications
1 Bachelor's Degree in Economics, 5 Years of relevant experience
2 Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, 5 Years of relevant experience
3 Master's Degree in Project Management, 3 Years of relevant experience
4 Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, 5 Years of relevant experience
5 Bachelor's Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, 5 Years of relevant experience
6 Master's Degree in Economics, 3 Years of relevant experience
7 Master's Degree in Statistics, 3 Years of relevant experience
8 Master's Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, 3 Years of relevant experience

Required Competencies and Key Technical Skills
1 Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem-solving skills
2 Inclusiveness
3 Commitment to continuous learning
4 Knowledge of National Planning, budgeting and reporting framework, tools and systems
5 Decision-making skills
6 Strong analytical skills
7 Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis, and production of reports
8 Knowledge and skill in designing and managing databases and data management systems using open-source platforms
9 Knowledge of statistical software for data analysis (R, Stata, SPSS, Advanced Excel)
10 Designing and implementing M&E systems

Are you interested in the position? Click the link and apply: https://recruitment.mifotra.gov.rw/