Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist at Rwanda Civil Society Platform: (Deadline 9 June 2023)

JOB ADVERTISEMENT FOR Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist. 

Overview of Rwanda Civil Society Platform

Rwanda Civil Society Platform (RCSP) is a national non-governmental organization (NGO) composed of 12 umbrella organizations. Since its establishment in 2004, RCSP has strived to strengthen its capacity to effectively coordinate and represent its various constituencies that include civil society organizations.

With a mission to represent its members in the process of facilitating citizen participation and sustainable development efforts through constructive dialogue, debate and advocacy at national and international levels. 

Purpose of the position:

Rwanda Civil Society Platform (RCSP) is seeking an experienced and motivated Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist (MEL Specialist) to join our team. The person will lead the design, implementation, and operationalization of M&E systems and tools for programs and projects from initiation to closeout.

She/he will oversee the monitoring, evaluation, analytics, and timely reporting of performance and results with ongoing capacity building sessions to members of RCSP. The role will also involve supporting members of RCSP members in reporting and the documentation of impact stories and best practices for knowledge sharing and learning.

Working with the management team, the position also contributes to the development and implementation of grants, organizational strategies, policies and practices.

• Job Description 

Job title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist

Reporting to: Executive Secretary

Job location: Kigali with frequent travel in Country

Contract: One year renewable

Start date: July

Roles and Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Executive Secretary and collaborating with the programs team, the MEL Specialist will among other things;

1. Lead in the development of RCSP M&E plan including indicator and target setting and database management.
2. Coordinate high quality data collection, analysis and storage processes including verification, validation, and data management.
3. Develop and enhance the RCSP M&E system including relevant data collection tools in close collaboration with the program team.
4. Build and strengthen the capacity of RCSP staff and its members where applicable on general monitoring and evaluation approaches, practices and tools.
5. Provide guidance and coordinate the process of developing quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports;
6. Ensure that quality reports are produced and submitted as per the agreed donor/partner standards and deadlines;
7. Ensure best practices, success stories and/or lessons learnt are documented and disseminated within RCSP, its members and partners;
8. Provide overall technical guidance for quality project baselines, evaluations, researches, and special studies.

Qualifications, conditions and competencies  

1. University Degree with (5 to 7 years of experience) in any of the following areas: Monitoring and Evaluation; Project Management, Demography or Development Statistics, public policy or related field;
2. Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, operational research, reporting, data quality assessments, data analysis and presentation;
3. Proven success in designing, implementing and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages;
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to effectively convey complex information and findings to key staff and Donor, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports. French is an added value;
5. Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills with proven ability to function effectively with multiple donors/partners in both the public and private sectors;
6. Experience supervising personnel and ensuring they acquire the necessary training and skills to meet evolving program needs

How to Apply: 

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include a cover letter addressed to the Executive Secretary, Curriculum Vitae including references and certificates to: rwandacsplatform@gmail.com with subject “Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist Position”, no later than 9^th June 2023 at 17:00 PM.

Women are encouraged to apply, only shortlisted candidates will be notified for a written exam and interview.