Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer {Re-Advertisement} at Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO): (Deadline 18 September 2022)

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer {Re-Advertisement} at Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO): (Deadline 18 September 2022)

VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to co-ordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments. Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peace building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.

Role overview

The MEL Officer will provide technical support to the VSO project ‘Twigire Mumikino Rwanda (TMR) / Let’s Learn through Play’. She/he will play a key role in the implementation of the project MEL plan and project MEL cycle.

Skills, qualifications and experience

Skills, knowledge and experience
Qualifications, attributes and skills:

• Education: University degree in Education, Statistics, social sciences or related field.
• At least 3-years’ experience in similar roles in the education sector.
• Skills and experience in designing and implementing project MEL Plans
• Proven technical skills in designing effective and appropriate tools for data collection (both quantitative and qualitative) in the education sector
• Proven skills in participatory methods of collecting data and information. Strong skills in processing and analysing data (both qualitative and quantitative)
• Strong computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and ability to use analysis software packages like SPSS, STATA, PowerBi.
• Experience of using digital platforms for data collection e.g., social Collect, KoBo, Survey CTO
• Experience using mobile devices (tablets, GPS, etc.) in the data collection.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in Kinyarwanda and English. Knowledge of French is an asset.
• Commitment to upholding ethics of MEL and safeguarding principles Commitment to and understanding of VSO vision, mission, values, and principles.

Competencies and Behaviour

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge

Equal Opportunities

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please click the “Apply” button below not later than 18th September 2022.

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