Impact Monitoring Officer at Q-Sourcing: (Deadline 9 October 2024)

CALL FOR APPLICATION: IMPACT MONITORING OFFICERS [ RWANDA]
Are you passionate about using data to drive positive change in Rwanda? Join Vanguard Economics as an Impact Monitoring Officer (IMO) and be part of shaping Africa’s development narrative. This 12-month program, funded and implemented in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, offers a unique opportunity to make a difference. The IMO program seeks to equip young people with impact monitoring skills, enabling them to contribute to African evaluations that are tailored to local contexts. This opportunity will accelerate your career in research and impact evaluation while contributing to Rwanda’s development and Africa at large.

About Vanguard Economics
Vanguard Economics was founded in Kigali in 2015 as an advisory and research firm with the purpose to create a Rwanda based firm that delivers high-quality socio-economic and strategic research services tailored to the Rwandan context. Based on the notion that “social change is not a project that one group of people carries out for the benefit of another”, our main strategic goal is to build the next generation of Rwandan researchers in our areas of expertise. Our clients include Governments, private firms, multilateral institutions, foundations, and NGOs. You will be joining a dynamic team of about 54 in-house staff with an average age of about 31 years and 52% women. Learn more about us on our website here .

About the Position 
As an Impact Monitoring Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Mastercard Foundation’s goal to enable 30 million young people in Africa to access dignified and fulfilling work opportunities by 2030. You will be responsible for conducting impact monitoring activities that systematically track, assess, and communicate the outcomes and impacts of the Foundation’s programs. This involves quantitative and qualitative data collection, engaging with youth and enterprises, and contributing to the overall goal of evaluating long-term impacts on individuals, enterprises, and systems. The role will include regular surveys and interviews, data entry, and quality control.

As an Impact Monitoring Officer, you will benefit from:

• Applied Professional Experience: You will work full time with Vanguard Economics, dedicating majority of your time collecting and managing quantitative and qualitative data while strengthening your hard and soft skills through various training sessions.
• Financial support: You will receive a competitive monthly salary throughout the 12-month duration of the program.
• Industry Mentorship:You will learn from experienced professionals in the impact measurement field from the Vanguard Economics staff, the Mastercard Foundation, and its partners.

Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in social sciences, economics, development studies, statistics, mathematics or related fields.
• Or: Advanced degree, specialized training or experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E), impact Assessment, or related areas.

Professional Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in data collection for programmatic evaluations or research studies, including hands-on involvement in monitoring, evaluation, and data collection activities for development programs. Potential candidates should have taken part in at least three data collection projects (quantitative surveys or qualitative data collection)
• Field Experience: Proven experience in field data collection, especially in rural and urban settings, including face-to-face and telephonic interviews.

Technical Skills:

• Data Collection Tools Proficiency: Experience with digital data collection tools such as ODK, SurveyCTO, CommCare, or similar platforms is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and strong technology skills – using laptops and tablets and recording GPS coordinates, among others.

Personal Attributes and Competencies:

• Analytical Skills: High analytical and critical thinking skills to assess complex information and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy and attention to detail in data collection and reporting.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness and respect for cultural differences and the ability to interact effectively with diverse populations.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with participants and stakeholders.
• Ethics and Integrity: Commitment to maintaining ethical standards, including obtaining informed consent and ensuring participant confidentiality.

Additional Requirements:

• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda.
• Mobility Willingness and ability to travel extensively outside of Kigali including remote areas to conduct interviews and collect data.
• Training Capability: Ability to participate in and contribute to periodic data collection training sessions, including piloting tools to enhance data collection and monitoring skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently as well as with a team.
• Applicants must be under 35 years of age.

Duties and Responsibilities
 Quantitative research:

• Conduct Interviews: Conduct initial and follow-up interviews with youth-in-work and enterprises per the sampling plan.
• Data Quality Assurance: Adhere to the study’s data quality assurance protocols to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data collected.
• Data Management: Properly manage and upload collected data into the CommCare platform.
• Report: Assist in preparing periodic field reports and data collection activities.

 Qualitative research:

Conduct Interviews:

• Conduct key informant interviews following the guidance from the impact monitoring protocol.
• Conduct focus group discussions (FGD) with key populations as per the protocol.
• Data Quality Assurance: Properly document the interviews and FGDs.

Data Management:

• Review transcripts of FGDs and Interviews and check for accuracy.
• Collect and manage data files, including interview and focus group transcripts, as per the protocol; transcribe and clean interviews promptly.
• Report: Assist in preparing periodic field reports and data collection activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Travel requirements:

• This position will be based in selected districts in Rwanda.
• Willingness to travel within the district including weekends.

We are committed to inclusion
We strongly encourage applications from Women, People with disabilities, Individuals from rural areas, and People with refugee status.

Application Process

• Initial Eligibility Screening
• Skills and Aptitude assessment
• Evaluation of Experience, Interest, and Potential for Growth and Impact
• Interviews and group assessments for shortlisted candidates
• Notification of Results

How to Apply

• To apply, follow the provided link to fill out the application form and ensure you click submit. https://qsourcingservtec.applytojob.com/apply/kJhFyVHiWE/CALL-FOR-APPLICATION-IMPACT-MONITORING-OFFICERS-RWANDA
• Ensure your resume is a maximum of 2 pages and does not include a photo.
• Please submit your application by October 9^th, 2024.
• Only complete applications will be reviewed.

Questions?
If you have any technical issue or questions call: +250 784 432 224 or email us at [email protected]