MONITORING, EVALUATION, AND LEARNING OFFICER

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer

Reports to: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager

Location: Water For People in Kigali Office

Length of the contract: 6months with possible extension

Supervisory Duties: N/A

Water For People is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that works with people and partners to develop innovative and long-lasting solutions to the water, sanitation, and hygiene problems globally. The organization strives to continually improve, experiment with promising new ideas, and leverage resources to multiply its impact.

Water For People is currently operating in 9 countries including Rwanda where the organization is supporting WASH in the districts of Rulindo, Kicukiro, Gicumbi, Karongi and Gisagara. Ten more districts are supported under the USAID-funded Isoko y’Ubuzima Project.

Under the USAID-funded Isoko y'Ubuzima project, Water For People may receive funds to implement targeted WASH intervention in response to Rwanda’s Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak. The $1 million project will focus on enhancing WASH infrastructure and promoting hygiene in healthcare facilities and public places to reduce MVD transmission.

With a shared passion for our mission, our values guide how we act and interact based on five core pillars:

Collective Transformation: We believe in the power of collectiveEnvironmental Stewardship: We are committed to being responsible stewards of the environment.Integrity: We act honestly and transparently to inspire trust.Courage: We encourage brave exploration of new ideas and informed risk-taking.Amplify all Voices: By putting people first, celebrating diversity, and pursuing justice, we prioritize our shared humanity.

Please visit https://www.waterforpeople.org/ to learn more about who we are and what we do.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The main purpose of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning is to systematically analyze and improve outcomes at Water For People, fostering a culture of learning and data-driven decision-making to enhance program effectiveness and impact. In the areas of focus of the IYU Project, and sharing the learning with key stakeholders.

JOB SUMMARY

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning will serve as the focal point for IYU Project Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning, ensuring proper documentation, knowledge sharing, and dissemination of best practices to enhance the program's overall impact and effectiveness.

III. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitoring

Collaborate on the harmonization of relevant monitoring systems including the Management Information for the Isoko y’Ubuzima project, Water For People’s organizational requirements, and donor-specific requirements.Collaborate on the implementation of the Marburg response plan in the Isoko y’Ubuzima Project, including mapping of Inputs – Outputs - OutcomesTrack delivery against Isoko y’Ubuzima project goals and objectives, including establishing baselines to gauge and support the performance of the program.Lead the analysis of data collected under the monitoring framework for assessment of progress and areas for improvement.Lead systems and mechanisms for collecting data to monitor the development of defined indicators for the Marburg response plan under the Isoko y’Ubuzima comprehensive reporting framework.Lead the design and implementation of baseline and other surveys and gather information for reporting and periodic updates.Develop appropriate monitoring tools as needed, and in collaboration with the MEL Manager train the Isoko y’Ubuzima team and partners on the use of those tools.

Evaluation

Conduct and/or supervise periodic evaluations of the program’ s strategies and their contribution to the achievement of overall results.Contribute to drafting ToRs and supervise contracted consultants to complete a specific piece of work in support of the Isoko y’Ubuzima Project Evaluation System and approve their final deliverables.Evaluate results from routine monitoring to inform government, donors and organizational planning processesLead targeted efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of specific approaches and programs.Design and implement periodic data quality verification assessments for purposes of learning the impact of the project interventions, obtaining qualitative data, enhancing planning and implementation of program activities.Implement summative evaluations for specific partners and programsChampion adaptive management and advocate for the use of data to improve impact

Reporting

Prepare concise progress reports to guide management decision-making.Provide regular (weekly, monthly, quarterly) reports on the status of implementation against the Isoko y’Ubuzima strategic goals and objectives.Prepare and conduct regular surveys to track the progress of achieving the Marburg response plan milestones.

Learning

Document program activities, analyzing and jointly preparing proposals and reports on project accomplishmen…