RECRUITMENT NOTICE No 02/LAF/25

The Legal Aid Forum (LAF) is the leading non-state legal aid and human rights civil society organization in Rwanda comprising of over 35 Organizations, all working towards improving access to justice, legal aid and human rights promotion and protection. 

To effectively accomplish its mission and vision, LAF is accepting applications from qualified and skilled individuals to fill the following vacant positions within its Secretariat:

Position: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist

Description

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist is responsible for Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning of LAF across all LAF programs and projects, ensuring high quality and timely inputs.

His/her responsibilities are, but not limited to:

• Advise the LAF Secretariat and Member Organizations on all matters related to MEL.
• Collect and analyse data on legal aid services provided by LAF Members and other justice sector actors, ensuring data accuracy, quality, and reliability
• Design, operationalize, and oversee the implementation of LAF’s MEAL framework, tools, and systems, ensuring consistency across programs and alignment with the organization’s Strategic Plan and donor requirements.
• Organize and participate in field monitoring visits, preparing mission reports and actionable recommendations for program improvement.
• Assess the implications of MEAL findings and advise management on adjustments needed to enhance program performance and impact.
• Participate in joint feedback and reflection sessions with Member Organizations implementing LAF-funded projects to support learning and accountability
• Integrate MEAL components into project design, proposal development, and fundraising initiatives to strengthen evidence-based programming.
• Support the Programs Team in performance tracking, narrative reporting, and alignment of project outcomes with organizational objectives.

• Develop project and institutional indicators, monitoring plans, and performance measurement frameworks to guide implementation and track progress.
• Produce regular analytical and performance reports that inform management decisions, strategic planning, and donor reporting.
• Organize learning sessions to reflect on project results and share key takeaways from their impact.
• Document success stories and best practices that come out of project interventions.
  Develop a capacity-building plan on MEAL for LAF Members based on their needs and ongoing projects.
• Organising trainings involving LAF Members in the MEAL activities to promote participatory planning, especially those implementing projects funded by LAF;
• Contribute to institutional learning and evidence-based decision-making, ensuring that MEAL insights are systematically used to inform strategy and planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university, in relevant fields such as Statistics, project management, Human rights, etc.
• 7 years’ professional experience working as MEL preferable in the areas of access to justice, rule of law and human rights.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills, including experience using tools such as Excel, Power BI, SPSS, KoboToolbox, or other data management systems.
• Ability to design and use monitoring tools, including indicator tracking tables, data collection forms, and logical frameworks.
• Knowledge of data visualization and presentation techniques to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights and practical recommendations for project improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality and accuracy.
• Ability to facilitate participatory monitoring and evaluation processes involving partners and community actors.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

• High level of integrity and commitment to evidence-based decision-making.
• Experience working in the non-profit sector.
• Substantial experience in Results Based Management and the theory of change.
• Experience in donor reporting.
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda.
• Proficiency in the use computer and IT tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

For Legal Aid Attorneys/Advocates, their applications should comprise: a CV, application letter, valid advocate’s card, recommendation letter from RBA as a proof for compliance and being in good standing with the Bar regulations.

For other applicants, applications should include a CV, 2 references, a letter of motivation, a copy of degree(s) and relevant Certificate(s). Applications should be addressed to the Director of Operationsand submitted electronically to: recruitment@legalaidrwanda.org. Closing date for applications is 13th December 2025 at 5:00 PM (Kigali Time).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done at Kigali, on 11th November 2025.

Arielle KAMANZI IRIBAGIZA

Director of Operations (ai