Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC), a renowned international humanitarian agency, would like to inform interested candidates about a full time job vacancy available for the project “Inclusive Society: Together Ending Malnutrition,” funded by the European Union in Ngoma district.

 

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (1)

Duty Station: Kibungo, Ngoma District.

Duration: Renewed on annual basis

 

 

Scope of Work

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, based in Ngoma will work closely with the project manager and the Health Coordinator to develop a monitoring and evaluation system, including key indicators, to facilitate the monitoring and evaluation of the Inclusive Society: Together Ending Malnutrition Project. The M & E officer will also work with the health coordinator and project coordinator to develop data collection tools, ensure effective data collection and use of monitoring tools by field staff and conduct data analysis to ensure programmatic decision-making is data-driven.  The M & E officer will also work with Benishyaka staff and the DPEM-Multi-sectoral committe to build their capacity around M&E related to implementation of the DPEM and their action plan.  

 

Key Responsibilities

• In coordination with the Project Manager and Health Coordinator develop a monitoring and evaluation system including development of key indicators and analysis formats, to monitor and evaluate program performance. 
• Work with Senior Nutrition Officer, Project Manager and Health Coordinator to analyze routine nutrition program data to monitor progress and inform programmatic decision-making where gaps/weaknesses are identified.
• With support from the Project Manager, Health Coordinator and Governance & Rights Coordinator, develop questionnaires for evaluations, trainings, data collection, analysis and feedback from surveys.
• Support logistics, financial, and technical assistance arrangements for surveys.
• Ensure routine data is being collected and entered on a monthly basis.
• Ensure that quality data is being captured monthly at community level in coordination with Senior Nutrition and Capacity-building Officers and Project Manager.
• Support the Project Manager and Health Coordinator in technical development of supervision tool, CHW supervisor & cell coordinator training materials to ensure that CHWs receive supportive supervision through health center supervisors and cell coordinators on quality, management of acute malnutrition, malnutrition screening, and monthly growth monitoring.
• Prepare and submit budget requests for M&E planned activities
• Build capacity of project staff on collecting and interpreting data.

• Work with the Capacity-building Officers and Partnership Officer to implement and finalize surveys when necessary on governance-related issues.
• Build CSOs capacity on M&E with Senior Capacity Building Office; develop appropriate tools in collaboration with the CSO to keep track of its activities and number of beneficiaries reached

• Build capacity of DPEM-MC on M & E of activities, including trainings as necessary and ensure the development and use of a participatory M&E system that can be used to monitor implementation of the DPEM.
• Support quarterly evaluation of DPEM implementation.
• Provide brief report of monthly activities to Project Manager, Health Coordinator and Governance Coordinator. Develop
• Work with senior officers and project manager to prepare monthly reports including data/statistics as needed. Ensure information sharing of data/statistics with other project officers of program, and in-charge of community health at health center, hospital nutritionist, DPEM-MC members, JADF and key district staff.
• Communicate and disseminate results of project data, including written reports to staff and key stakeholders in coordination with project manager.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or other revelant degree (masters preferred) with at least 3 years experience in monitoring and evaluation of community-based health programs
• Experience participating in baseline and final evaluations for health programs
• Basic knowledge of collecting quantitative and qualitative data including through participatory methods
• Working experience with vulnerable groups and basic knowledge of nutrition is an asset
• Demonstrated analytical skills using Excel
• Computer skills; Word processing, Power point, Excel, Access and internet
• Report writing skills.
• Demonstrated experience in being a team player
• Excellent understanding of the Rwandan Ministry of Health working procedures and systems
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work with a wide range of actors.
• Working knowledge of English, Fluent French and Kinyarwanda, both written and spoken fluency in Kinyarwanda
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Ability to balance working independently and as part of a team
• Hold a motorcycle driving license A category

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications should include: a cover letter, current curriculum vitae with relevant experience only, certified copy of degree(s) and relevant certificates only, 3 professional reference contacts.

 

Qualified candidates should deposit their applications at either address below :

IRC Kigali Office: Avenue Amajyambere, KG 2 AV #4, Kimuhurura sector, Gasabo district (opposite to the Ombudsman Office, Kukabindi).

IRC Ngoma Office: next to Popular Bank of Kibungo, opposite Ngoma medical center in Kibungo, Ngoma district.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14^th February, 2014 at 17:00. ONLY SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

 

IRC Rwanda Management

 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.