7 Job Positions at Social Protection Transformation Project(MINALOC): (Deadline 12 May 2023)

7 Job Positions at Social Protection Transformation Project(MINALOC): (Deadline 12 May 2023)

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Under Contract at Social Protection Transformation Project(MINALOC): (Deadline 12 May 2023)

Job description

Monitoring Evaluation & Learning Specialist will be responsible but not limited to the following:
• Collect data and evidence to inform the elaboration of sector policies, strategies and plans;
• Ensure that the plans are results-oriented and informed by the review findings against strategic policy and programs implementation;
• Establish the performance indicators of the sector programs and activities and maintain regular tracking approaches to inform decision makers;
• Develop and strengthen relationship with stakeholders and organize periodic, quarterly, annual and end of programs reviews;
• Develop project performance monitoring plan and ensure adherence to plan during projects implementation;
• Develop, disseminate and operationalize monitoring and evaluation tools for harmonized and timely data generation;
• Develop monitoring and evaluation tools and systems that effectively track projects deliverables and progress;
• Ensure the linkage between the plans and the budgets;
• Create evaluation frameworks including specific methodologies to conduct project evaluations;
• Conduct or oversee baseline, mid-line and end-line projects surveys and gather data into a reportable format;
• Devise quantitative and qualitative indicators, benchmarks, and data sources for program deliverables;
• Organize M&E field visits to ascertain status of project achievements and undertake interviews and discussions with program staff and stakeholders;
• Record data and prepare reports following each program monitoring visit;
• Provide pertinent monitoring and evaluation data to the Program Manager to strategically inform decisions on project implementation;
• Document best practices and success stories and prepare documentation for public relations purposes;
• Assist the Program Manager and SPIU Coordinator with preparation of high quality quarterly and annual reports that highlight project achievements and milestones;
• Make clear, concise, and of high technical quality presentations and materials to be shared with key partners;
• Prepare monthly M&E reports in time for monthly team reflection meetings;
• Ensure an end of project evaluation is carried out with documentation on lessons learnt to inform future programs and interventions of the Ministry;
• Development of tools and tools for monitoring and evaluation of programs;
• Manage M&E database and files;
• Reporting and documentation for both internal and external purposes;
• Actively assist in research to support development of new program/project proposals
• Develop quality assurance and quality enhancement strategies of the SPIU and
• Perform any other assignments assigned by the supervisor

Social Registry Specialist – Database Application Administrator Under Contract at Social Protection Transformation Project(MINALOC): (Deadline 12 May 2023)

Job description

• Create, ensure and maintain the performance, integrity and security and disaster recovery of SR-IS database
• Development and maintenance of the social registry system and other related systems.
• Monitor SR-IS database systems and troubleshoot problems that may arise.
• Maintain data integrity and security by properly managing roles and permissions of SR-IS database users.
• Ensure regular data protection, data back-ups, data restoration and data replication are carried out on a regular basis.
• Support software developers with database operations including development of complex and optimized SQL statements/Scripts, tuning of DML and the creation of stored procedures, functions and other database objects.
• Periodically review, implement and enforce policies related to SR-IS database management.
• Involve in SR-IS Data Integration activity with other systems (RRA, RSSB, LMIS, NIDA/CRVS…)
• Perform system user acceptance testing
• Training of systems users Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database to enhance integrity of data.
• Identify required modifications to existing databases and direct programmers and analysts to make changes to ensure the database is accurate
• Schedule the installation, patching and testing of new DBMS versions and perform database upgrades to the latest product versions.
• Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database according to set policy to protect information against unauthorized access.
• Design and document database architecture and Data Modelling;

Social Registry Communication Specialist Under Contract at Social Protection Transformation Project(MINALOC): (Deadline 12 May 2023)

Job description

Community Engagement Specialist Under Contract at Social Protection Transformation Project(MINALOC): (Deadline 12 May 2023)

Job description

• Establish awareness and community engagement strategies for the smooth implementation of the dynamic Social Registry Information System.
• Ensure that Social Registry Information System (SRIS) is dynamically updated
• Establish awareness and community engagement strategies for the smooth implementation of the dynamic Social Registry Information System.
• Ensure that Social Registry Information System (SRIS) is dynamically updated.
• Working with relevant institutions that use the SR, establish strategies for self-reliance and enhanced community engagement in socio economic transformation;
• Provide advice on how the social registry can be enhanced based on citizen feedback;
• Contribute to the elaboration of policies, strategies, programs and regulations related to social protection and livelihood enhancement,
• Develop a capacity building plan for SRIS and iSP MIS users at central and in local government.
• Working with other relevant institutions, support the citizen’s engagement in appeals and complaints, and community sensitization programme with focus on eradication of dependency mindset
• Provide analytical reports on citizen engagement with regard to community ownership of the system
• Liaise with MINALOC social protection and digitalization team for consistency and success of SRIS,
• Carry out research relevant to the attributions to ensure standardized and effective performance,
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Social Protection Specialist Under Contract at Social Protection Transformation Project(MINALOC): (Deadline 12 May 2023)

Job description

• Oversee the preparation of annual plans, budgets and performance contracts by Social Protection agencies and local governments to ensure alignment with Social Protection Sector Strategic Plan targets and agreements with development partners
• Support the development of national policies and programming guidelines, with a view to ensuring that programmes reflect International best practices suitably adapted for the Rwandan context;
• Promote the establishment of strategic partnerships between the social protection sector and other complementary sectors, programmes and services;
• Provide advisory and technical inputs to social protection agencies and other institutions and programmes on equity considerations (eg gender, disability and age);
• Participate in relevant interministerial and Social Protection Sector coordination mechanisms as directed;
• Support the preparation of Joint Sector Review reports, in close collaboration with the Community Development and Social Affairs directorate
• Participate in and contribute to wider policy dialogue relating to the development of the Social Protection sector;
• Lead the design and implementation of capacity building for central and local government staff on social protection;
• Support the establishment and implementation of a robust M&E framework for the social protection sector, ensuring timely and high reporting for results and resources;
• Regularly review the performance of key programmes in the social protection sector and ensure that risks are identified and mitigation is effectively and promptly applied;
• Participate in formal reviews and evaluations
• Support the documentation of success stories, challenges and lessons learnt
• Prepare quarterly briefings to MINALOC senior management
• Support the maintenance of effective working relationships with international development partners and local stakeholders on social protection
• Support the development of the annual procurement plans for MINALOC activities funded through the World Bank IPF and ensure that these plans are fully embedded within LODA and MINALOC’s procurement plans;
• Support the preparation of terms of reference for outsourced activities;
• Participate in procurement and recruitment processes as required.

Social Protection Specialist Under Contract at Social Protection Transformation Project(MINALOC): (Deadline 12 May 2023)

Job description

• Oversee the preparation of annual plans, budgets and performance contracts by Social Protection agencies and local governments to ensure alignment with Social Protection Sector Strategic Plan targets and agreements with development partners
• Support the development of national policies and programming guidelines, with a view to ensuring that programmes reflect International best practices suitably adapted for the Rwandan context;
• Promote the establishment of strategic partnerships between the social protection sector and other complementary sectors, programmes and services;
• Provide advisory and technical inputs to social protection agencies and other institutions and programmes on equity considerations (eg gender, disability and age);
• Participate in relevant interministerial and Social Protection Sector coordination mechanisms as directed;
• Support the preparation of Joint Sector Review reports, in close collaboration with the Community Development and Social Affairs directorate
• Participate in and contribute to wider policy dialogue relating to the development of the Social Protection sector;
• Lead the design and implementation of capacity building for central and local government staff on social protection;
• Support the establishment and implementation of a robust M&E framework for the social protection sector, ensuring timely and high reporting for results and resources;
• Regularly review the performance of key programmes in the social protection sector and ensure that risks are identified and mitigation is effectively and promptly applied;
• Participate in formal reviews and evaluations
• Support the documentation of success stories, challenges and lessons learnt
• Prepare quarterly briefings to MINALOC senior management
• Support the maintenance of effective working relationships with international development partners and local stakeholders on social protection
• Support the development of the annual procurement plans for MINALOC activities funded through the World Bank IPF and ensure that these plans are fully embedded within LODA and MINALOC’s procurement plans;
• Support the preparation of terms of reference for outsourced activities;
• Participate in procurement and recruitment processes as required.

Social Protection Transformation Program Manager Under Contract at Social Protection Transformation Project(MINALOC): (Deadline 12 May 2023)

Job description

• Manage and coordinate the Social Protection Transformation Project (SPTP) and all Social Protection program activities under SPIU by ensuring effective delivery against the Project and Financing Agreements, including by leading the formulation and periodic review and update of the SPTP Project Implementation Plan as needed.
• Direct the leadership of the SPTP towards attainment of its objective in an effective, efficient and in an ethical manner leading to strengthening the social protection programs and delivery systems
• Lead and line manage assigned Social Protection Transformation Project staff, ensuring implementation of appropriate performance management systems in line with MINALOC policies and guidelines.
• Ensure that the SPTP team has the capacities to deliver against its mandate by assessing and identifying training and capacity building needs for SPTP team and ensure these are met, through provision of coaching as well as relevant training.
• Support MINALOC SPIU in the design and implementation of capacity building initiatives in social protection for wider SPIU staff, and staff of other ministries and local governments, including programmatic and administrative compliance issues
• Support the development of policy coalitions to advocate for a comprehensive national social protection policy, a sustainable financing framework and national delivery mechanisms.
• Ensure the provision by the SPTP team of technical inputs to the regular refinement of VUP strategies and implementation guidelines, with a view to ensuring that MINALOC Social Protection program continues to reflect international best practices suitably adapted for the Rwandan context.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with development partners and other stakeholders, serving as the key technical point of contact on issues related to the implementation of the World Bank IPF in particular.
• Lead the development of annual, quarterly and monthly work plans for the SPTP and other development financing projects (where relevant).
• Oversee the establishment and implementation of a robust M&E framework for the SPTP and other development
partner-funded projects, ensuring timely and high quality reporting for results and resources;
• Support the implementation of recommendations from internal and external assessments of the SP in relation to programme management and fiduciary processes (including procurement);
• Regularly review SPTP performance and ensure that risks are identified and mitigation is effectively and promptly applied;
• Ensure timely, high quality reporting in line with MINALOC’s agreements with its development partners.
• Oversee the preparation of annual planning and budgeting/budget revision guidelines for SPTP-funded activities to be implemented by MINALOC, LODA, and ensure that all activities funded through the SPTP and other development partners are planned, budgeted for and executed in line with project agreements.
• Ensure SPTP activities are fully coordinated with the Community Development and Social Affairs Directorate. Participate in relevant inter-ministerial and SP Sector coordination mechanisms as needed;
• Oversee environmental and social safeguarding procedures for the VUP as per approved safeguarding frameworks, ensuring compliance with national regulations and relevant development partner requirements (particularly those associated with the SPTP);
• Oversee the development and implementation of the annual procurement plans for the SPTP and ensure these plans are fully embedded within LODA and MINALOC’s procurement plans.
• Analyze key research studies, evaluations, and reports to identify and document lessons, and produce analytical summaries for internal use and / or policy application and
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor