Junior Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Officer at Chance for childhood

Junior Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Officer – Job Description

Reporting to: Programme Manager & Project Managers

Salary range: RwF 16,575,000 per annum

Job type: Fixed term, Full time of 5 days a week (35 hours)

Location: Musanze & Kigali, Rwanda

ABOUT US

At Chance for Childhood (CFC), we believe that no child should have to fight for a safe & happy childhood. We exist to ensure that every child can thrive from their early years through to adulthood. Together with partners, supporters, children and their communities, we protect, educate and create lasting change for every child threatened by violence, neglect and conflict.

We specialise in ensuring access to inclusive education and safe spaces so that children in Africa can play, grow, learn and thrive. We have staff and offices in the UK, Rwanda, Ghana and Uganda as well as community partners across East and West Africa.

In Rwanda, we are seeking for an outstanding Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer to support with the implementation of our Rwanda interventions in the areas of inclusive education and safer spaces.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer will work closely with the project teams in ensuring that the project’s design, monitoring and evaluation activities are designed and implemented effectively as well as report on activities. This includes collecting and analysing data; using results to improve the projects’ effectiveness, and reporting on projects progress to stakeholders. The MEL Officer will play a key role in helping to measure the impact of Rwanda programs and help in ensuring projects achieve their objectives and that stakeholders are able to understand the impact of the projects.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

1.Design and implement MEL framework: The MEL Officer is responsible for designing and implementing MEL frameworks that are appropriate for the Rwanda project’s objectives and context. This involves identifying key indicators, developing data collection tools, and ensuring that data is collected in timely and accurate manner.

2.Develop and implement data collection and management systems: The MEL Officer is responsible for developing and implement data collecting and management systems that are effective and efficient. This involves identifying appropriate data collection tools and methods, training project staff and stakeholders on data collection and ensuring that data is properly stored and managed.

3.Analyze and interpret data: The MEL Officer is responsible for analyzing and interpreting project data to identify trends, patterns and areas for improvement. This involves using statistical analysis tools, creating data visualizations, ad reporting on findings to project leads and stakeholders.

4.Report on project outcomes: The MEL Officer is responsible for reporting on project outcomes to project stakeholders, including project leads, management, partners, and beneficiaries. This involves preparing regular progress reports, impact reports, and other project-related documents.

5.Adherence to MEL best practices: The MEL Officer is responsible to ensuring the adherence of project and its activities to MEL best practices and ensuring that project staff are trained on MEL best practices and making recommendations for continual improvements to MEL systems and processes. The MEL officer also will be responsible for reviewing and updating tools and trackers respective to M&E database.

CANDIDIATE PROFILE

• Highly level of integrity and honesty.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, data analysis techniques, and project management principles is essential. Knowledge of relevant software such as statistical analysis tools and data visualization tools is also desirable (including MS Office, Kobo etc.).
• Analytical skills: The ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as a MEL officer will be required to prepare reports, present findings to stakeholders, and communicate with project staff and partners.
• Attention to detail: The ability to pay attention to detail and ensure that data is collected accurately and analysed correctly.
• Problem-solving skills: The ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and implement changes is essential.
• Organizational skills: The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines is essential.
• Interpersonal skills: The ability to work collaboratively with project staff, partners, and stakeholders.
• A commitment to personal learning, development and improvement

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as statistics, economics, social sciences,M & E or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation, research, or data analysis.
• Working with any NGO or Development Agency within the education sector is desired.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV and a letter (maximum one A4 page) outlining your suitability for the role to apply@chanceforchildhood.org. Not later than September 16^th at Midnight. Please ensure you add the job reference – MELRW2024 – to your email subject field.

SAFEGUARDING

Chance for Childhood is committed to safeguarding everyone we encounter.

We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect, and exploitation of all people. Everyone that works with us is required to share and uphold this commitment through signing and complying with our Global Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Pre-employment checks are undertaken to ensure high standards are maintained, including a police check (or equivalent) and references.