Quality Assurance and ME Specialist at PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE (PFTH): (Deadline 14 February 2024)

Quality Assurance and ME Specialist at PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE (PFTH): (Deadline 14 February 2024)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Background

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe (PFTH) is an Umbrella of Rwandan Civil Society Organizations aiming at the advancement of women’s status, peace, and development. PFTH was established in October 1992 and currently represents 51 member organizations within the country.  The mission of Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe is to eradicate all forms of discrimination towards women, to promote their socio-economic political, and legal status, and to enhance the institutional and organizational capacities of its member organizations through the promotion of sustainable human development approach based on gender equality and a culture of peace, justice and human rights.

Funded by the Mastercard Foundation, TradeMark Africa (TMA), formerly TradeMark East Africa sub-granted Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe (PFTH) to implement the Value-adding Initiative to Boost Employment (VIBE). VIBE is a five-year programme aiming to increase dignified and fulfilling employment for youth, particularly among excluded groups such as women, refugees, and persons with disabilities in Rwanda. VIBE responds to the Mastercard Foundation’s 10-year Young Africa Works (YAW) strategy, launched in Rwanda in 2018, to provide opportunities for young people in Africa to secure dignified and fulfilling work. TradeMark Africa (TMA) is jointly implementing VIBE Program with The International Trade Centre (ITC) working together with relevant government, private sector and Civil Society institutions in Rwanda.

The project seeks to address several challenges, including:

• Low business competitiveness, particularly for women and youth running enterprises
• Limited access to domestic and cross border market trade information, particularly for enterprises managed by women and youth
• Trading in primary products rather than value-added products
• Poor compliance with standards, particularly for firms managed by women and youth
• Limited market access, particularly for women and youth-led businesses.

It is in this regard that PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE is looking for a suitable Quality Assurance and ME Specialist.

Duty station:  The Quality Assurance /ME Specialist will be based at Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe Head Office in Kigali with frequent travels to the field.

Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, as a Quality Assurance Specialist with a focus on Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), he/she will play a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of programmatic activities within the project and the organization. This role involves developing and implementing quality assurance processes, monitoring project performance, evaluating outcomes, and promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Responsibilities:

1. Quality Assurance:
   • Design and implement quality assurance processes and systems for project activities.
   • Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure adherence to established standards and procedures.
   • Collaborate with project teams to identify and address quality-related issues promptly.
2. Monitoring and Evaluation:
   • Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks for the project
   • Design data collection tools and methodologies to track project progress,  outcomes, and impact.
   • Analyze and interpret data to provide insights for decision-making and project deliverables improvement.
3. Accountability:
   • Establish mechanisms for transparent and accountable project implementation.
   • Ensure that feedback mechanisms are in place for beneficiaries and stakeholders.
   • Investigate and respond to complaints, ensuring accountability to affected populations.
4. Learning:
   • Promote a culture of continuous learning within the organization.
   • Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions and promote best practices.
   • Conduct evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
5. Capacity Building:
   • Provide training and capacity-building support to project staff on quality assurance and MEAL principles.
   • Work with teams to strengthen their understanding and application of monitoring and evaluation concepts.
6. Reporting:
   • Prepare and present regular reports on project performance, including key indicators and outcomes.
   • Contribute to donor reports and proposals by providing relevant MEAL information.
7. Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., international development, monitoring and evaluation, quality management, statistics, agriculture economics  and other related fields).
• Proven experience in quality assurance, monitoring, evaluation, and learning within the context of development projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Familiarity with international standards and best practices related to MEAL in development programs.

8. Key Competencies: 

• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Project Management
• Learning Orientation
• Accountability and Transparency

9. Application Process: 

Interested candidates should send their application enclosed with a cover letter, Curriculum vitae, academic documents and other certificates to the Chairperson of PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE and delivered in Hard Copy to PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE’s office by 4:00 pm 14th February, 2024

The Pro-Femmes head office is located in Kigali City, KICUKIRO District, next to Gahanga Sector’s office. For any inquiry, you may call us on 0788521600

N.B:

1. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test.
2. Female candidates are encouraged to apply

KIGALI, 2^nd February 2024. 

Emma Marie Bugingo

Executive Director 

Pro-Femmes/TweseHamwe