Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Lead

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Lead

Location: PFTH Head Office with Frequent travel to the field
Reporting to: Director of Programs
Job Type: Full-time
Background

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe (PFTH) is an Umbrella of Rwandan Civil Society Organizations aiming at the advancement of women’s status, peace, and development. PFTH was established in October 1992 and currently represents 51 member organizations within the country. The mission of Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe is to eradicate all forms of discrimination towards women, to promote their socio-economic political, and legal status, and to enhance the institutional and organizational capacities of its member organizations through the promotion of sustainable human development approach based on gender equality and a culture of peace, justice and human rights.

For Improving Program Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision Making, Accountability to Stakeholders, Ensuring Gender-Sensitive Impact Measurement, and Building Organizational Learning, PFTH is hiring qualified staff to fill the position of MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) lead.

Job Overview:

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Lead will play a critical role in designing and implementing monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks for programs and projects. The MEL Lead will ensure the development of high-quality data systems and promote the use of data-driven decision-making. The role requires strategic planning and hands-on implementation to track program impact, facilitate learning, and contribute to program improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Develop and implement comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks, tools, and systems for programs and projects.
• Lead the design of data collection processes, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and other methodologies.
• Ensure regular tracking of program performance through performance indicators, baseline assessments, and end-line evaluations.
• Oversee data collection, entry, management, analysis, and reporting across all programs and Projects within the organization.
• Ensure the accuracy, validity, and reliability of M&E data collected by the organization.

Learning & Reporting:

• Design and lead projects’ learning initiatives to capture and share lessons learned across the organization and with stakeholders.
• Facilitate the creation and dissemination of learning materials such as case studies, best practices, and success stories.
• Provide leadership in identifying and exploring key learnings to inform ongoing program improvement.
• Prepare regular reports, including progress updates, evaluation reports, and donor reports, ensuring timely submission.

Capacity Building:

• Build the capacity of PFTH’s staff and member organizations in monitoring, evaluation, and learning practices through training and mentorship.
• Provide technical support to teams for program design, indicator development, data collection, and evaluation planning.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely with Project coordinators, M&E officers, and other teams to ensure M&E plans align with project goals and donor requirements.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including donors, partners, and beneficiaries, to gather feedback and inform learning processes.
• Represent the organization at relevant forums and meetings focused on M&E and learning.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, International Development, Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, project management, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning in NGOs (local or international development contexts).
• Proven experience in developing M&E frameworks, conducting evaluations, and promoting learning initiatives.
• Experience working with data analysis software.
• Strong experience in working with qualitative and quantitative data collection methodologies.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficiency in data management systems and tools, including Excel and M&E software.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead teams and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Knowledge of donor requirements and global best practices in monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multicultural teams and engage with various stakeholders.

Application Instructions:

 Interested candidates should send their application enclosed with a cover letter, Curriculum vitae, academic documents, and other certificates to the Chairperson of PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE and deliver in hard copy to Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe’s office by 19^th December 2024 at 4:00 pm

PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE head office is located next to Gahanga Sector Offices, Kicukiro district, City of Kigali.

N.B:

1. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply
2. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test.

Kigali, 3^rd December 2024.

Emma Marie Bugingo

Executive Director

Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe