Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at DUHAMIC-ADRI: (Deadline 20 November 2023)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TO HIRE MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST

DUHAMIC-ADRI is a local non-profit organization based in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, Kicukiro District, Niboye Sector. Since October 2023, DUHAMIC-ADRI is implementing the Shora Neza Project in partnership with WFP under a funding opportunity from the Mastercard Foundation (the foundation). This project is being implemented in Southern and Western Provinces with the aim to create new and strengthen existing employment opportunities for young men and women, while considering their different needs, through strengthened, interlinked, and efficient agricultural value chains.

The Project intends to contribute to food systems strengthening to create employment opportunities for young males and females with a focus on the following segments of different value chains:

1. Market Access: Increased smallholder farmer incomes by connecting them to premium public and private markets for sales at national and regional levels.
2. Post-harvest Management (PHM): Improved quality and reduced post-harvest losses through the promotion of a vibrant, youth-led market for post-harvest (PH) equipment and services.
3. Access to Finance: Enhanced linkages to formal financial products and services by project beneficiaries.

With the above background, DUHAMIC-ADRI would like to recruit one (1) qualified Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for SHORA NEZA Project to improve youth employment conditions through Food systems strengthening to create employment opportunities for youth and to set in place a vibrant and functional Farmer Service Centre (FSC) model to connect and interlink all value chain actors.

Job Location: DUHAMIC-ADRI Head Office located in Kicukiro District (With travels in the districts of Project interventions);

Report to: Project Coordinator of SHORA NEZA Project

Net Salary: 851,678 RWF

Interested candidates shall fulfill the following conditions, qualifications, and skills:

• Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation with a background in Agribusiness, Information Technologies and Statistics or Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Business Information Technologies and Statistics;
• Strong and proven background in data analysis, statistics, computer science, database management, and extensive knowledge of database and programming tools like SQL, SPSS, Tableau, Access or any other data processing tools is mandatory;
• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation of agri-business related project and outstanding ability to use digitalized data management tools and to run performance reports with a high command in data visualization;
• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation of agricultural projects with a focus on agriculture value chain development, private sector investment, and job creation for youth
• Working experience with agri-value chain-related projects that work in interlinked and inter-connected value chain actors and food market systems;
• Having a strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles, frameworks, and tools, as well as experience in applying them to development programs or projects;
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and interpretation using both quantitative and qualitative methods, along with knowledge of statistical software and data management tools;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to effectively convey complex information and findings to DUHAMIC-ADRI staff and Donor
• Ability to facilitate M&E training for staff and other project stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, work independently and as part of a team, and coordinate M&E activities within the SHORA NEZA Project;
• The ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw evidence-based conclusions and recommendations for program improvement;
• Extensive knowledge of reporting procedures and ability to produce quality data and narrative reports;
• Strong computer skills in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Email; database skills are an added advantage.
• Strong capacity and creativity in leading and facilitating participatory methodologies to meaningfully engage beneficiaries and receive their feedback
• Integrity, Professionalism and Transparency,
• Be available and ready to start immediately after notification for this position.

Notice: Young candidates are encouraged to apply.

Major responsibilities for the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist 

• Ensuring the quality and integrity of data collection and analysis processes, including data verification, validation, digital data collection, data quality assessments, and data management;
• Coordinates all the monitoring, evaluation, and learning efforts for SHORA NEZA to ensure quality programming and reporting;
• Provide technical support to the monitoring and evaluation systems and tools for the project in collaboration with the DUHAMIC-ADRI’s M&E specialist as well as another project staff team;
• Develop and enhance the M&E system and develop relevant data collection tools in close collaboration with the team;
• Facilitate the program assessment, capacity strengthening and implementation of quality improvement activities,
• Participate in the monitoring of program activities (post-distribution monitoring, supportive supervision. etc) as well as evaluation exercises;
• Documents the best practices, lessons learned and success stories on a monthly and quarterly basis;
• Assist the Program Coordinator in developing systematic and realistic monitoring plans that capture quantitative and qualitative data to report on project performance indicators;
• Prepare and submit the monthly, quarterly, annual data and narrative reports;
• Regularly update data in the computerized and digitalized project database.

Protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse, Safeguarding and anti-fraud Responsibilities:

By applying to this position, I understand and acknowledge that DUHAMIC-ADRI treats all people with dignity and respect and takes zero tolerance on harassment, harm, sexual exploitation, abuse (all forms of abuse), exploitation, child labor, and human trafficking, and any other misconduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others and the cases should be reported. DUHAMIC-ADRI didn’t tolerate any form of corruption.

This position is open to any candidate fulfilling the required conditions, qualifications, and skills without any discrimination. Women and persons with disabilities fulfilling the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates will send their applications which include a motivational letter addressed to the DUHAMIC-ADRI Executive Secretary, a detailed CV including the copy of National Identification Card, copy of the degree(s), and other relevant certificates to the following email address: recruitment@duhamic.org.rw no later than November, 20^th, 2023 at 5:00 pm.

Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written and oral exams.

Done at Kigali, November, 13^th, 2023

BENINEZA Innocent

Executive Secretary