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Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist (1)
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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.
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- 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.
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