Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officers

Company Description

Stichting SNV Netherlands Development Organization is a global development partner working in more than 25 countries in Asia and Africa. In Rwanda, SNV has been working for more than 30 years to improve people’s livelihoods by strengthening the capacities of public and private sector organizations and catalyzing partnerships. It does so by contributing to the national development goals in three sectors: Agri-Food, Energy, and Water. SNV supports development in these sectors by working with the government, civil society, and private sector organizations.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

SNV Rwanda is recruiting two Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officers who will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of monitoring, evaluation and learning activities for upcoming programs in the agri-food sector. The MEL Officers will collaborate with the MEL Advisor to design the programs’ MEL frameworks, ensuring effective tracking of progress towards planned results. They will support in collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to measure the programs’ progress towards impact, outcomes, and outputs. This role will involve coordinating with field teams, ensuring data quality, and contributing to learning processes that inform program improvements.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Contract Type: Full time, National Employment
• Duty Station: Kigali – Rwanda
• Reports to: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor
• Contract Type and Duration: Two years with the possibility of extension based on performance
• Anticipated Start Date: TBD

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the MEL Advisor to develop the MEL framework to inform program decision-making and knowledge management.
• Develop tools aligned with the program’s MEL framework to track activities and results, while also capturing and sharing insights and learnings with in SNV and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with field staff to collect both qualitative and quantitative data on program activities, output and outcome indicators in conformity with SNV procedures and guidelines on project monitoring.
• Perform regular data quality assurance to make sure reported data are correct and meet required standards.
• Identify MEL related capacity gaps/challenges for program teams and partners and provide technical support and/or trainings on MEL tools and templates, processes, techniques, and methodologies.
• Follow up and assist project staff and partners in adhering to SNV and program reporting standards, ensuring that information/data required for timely and quality reporting is provided.
• Support in analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data to generate insights for reporting on progress of the program towards its goals and objectives.
• Participate in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports and other program documents in accordance with SNV and donor guidelines and standards.
• Perform regular data quality assessments to verify accuracy and reliability of collected data and support implementation of corrective measures.
• Contribute to documentation of knowledge products including case studies, best practices, success stories and lessons learned and organize learning and reflection sessions among program staff and partners.
• Maintain M&E databases and ensure program documents both in soft and hard copies are properly filed in accordance with SNV’s internal standard system.
• Coordinate and mobilize relevant stakeholders to conduct baseline, mid-term and end of project evaluations.
• Deliver capacity-building on MEL tools and techniques to project staff and partners.
• Perform any other duties related to the program as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in undertaking monitoring, evaluation and learning for development programs, preferably within the agricultural sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in research methods, Qualitative and quantitative data collection, entry and analysis, and management of MEL systems in NGO setting.
• Knowledge in statistical analysis and data management packages such as MS Access, MS Excel, SPSS and STATA.
• Willingness to travel to remote areas in Rwanda on a regular basis.
• Proficiency in English & Kinyarwanda is required (written and spoken), while knowledge of basic French is an added advantage.
• Good computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Windows applications including Word, Advanced Excel, and PowerPoint.

Additional Information

COMPETENCIES

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with other program staff and a diverse range of stakeholders, including project partners, communities, and private sector actors.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify challenges in monitoring, learning and evaluation and find solutions. 

Attention to detail to ensure accuracy throughout data collection, entry, analysis, and reporting processes.

HOW TO APPLY

The application file containing the following documents should be consolidated in one PDF file & submitted to the Country Director via our recruitment portal – via Smart Recruiters at https://smrtr.io/nMfJn , no later than November 24, 2024.

Note: This is national position, so qualified Rwandan candidates are highly strongly encouraged to apply.

The application file includes a motivation letter and an updated CV which has 3 professional references, including current and previous direct supervisors with their full names, phone numbers and email addresses.

SHORTLISTING

Shortlisting and interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates are highly recommended to submit their applications as soon as they can. Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within one month from the submission date of your application, consider your application unsuccessful.

WORKING AT SNV 

SNV is a great place to work and prides itself in its comprehensive benefits package. We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment.

SNV is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and requires affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is also to include inquiries about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.

SNV offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal and global network of experts. For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org

VETTING

SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for international determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct”. This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme. 

DATA PROTECTION ASSURANCE

SNV will not retain your personal data for longer than is allowed by law or is necessary for the Purposes.

If you are selected and offered employment, the personal data you have provided will be used by SNV for the purpose of human resource management and administration. If you are unsuccessful on this occasion to secure employment with SNV, SNV will retain your personal data for one (1) year for the purpose of considering you for other suitable positions as and when they arise. If you do not wish to be considered for other suitable positions by SNV, please indicate accordingly in the acknowledgment section.

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