MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER

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1. BACKGROUND

Initiatives for Peace and Human Rights (iPeace) is a non-profit organization that works for sustainable peace in the Great Lakes region through education in human rights and good governance. iPeace is legally registered and operational in the DRC, Burundi, and Rwanda with a mission to equip communities and individuals with the knowledge and skills to build a global culture of peace. The organization’s vision is to see the Great Lakes region become a place where community members and leaders work together by holding each other accountable in accordance with human rights values and the principles of good governance.

With the financial support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, iPeace in partnership with International Alert and Pole Institute has been implementing since November 22, 2024 for a period of four years the “HAKI BILA MIPAKA” project in both the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda to contribute to the strengthening access to justice in the Great Lakes Region.

To achieve this objective, iPeace plans several activities including the provision of free legal aid to cross-border populations, the capacity building of judicial actors, as well as the training of young academics in international humanitarian law and human rights. This project will be carried out in Rusizi I,II and Bugarama border posts in Rusizi District and in Rubavu District ant the border posts of La corniche and Poid lourds.

It is within this framework that iPeace is looking for a qualified M&E Officer to provide technical support to project staff and implementing partners in monitoring, evaluating, researching and learning from the implementation of the project.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

iPeace-Rwanda is looking for an accomplished Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to set up a clear and reliable results-based monitoring, evaluation and learning system for iPeace in the framework of the HAKI BILA MIPAKA project.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will work closely with both the project Coordinator and all project staff to ensure data quality and support the project teams in reviewing the results and impact of the project using participatory approaches.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will report directly to the Country Director with regular interactions with iPeace Program Manager.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify problems with the monitoring and evaluation system and modify it as necessary;
• Develop the project’s monitoring and evaluation plan as well as the tools, including the formats of periodic reports and documentation of the project’s implementation and ensure their dissemination internally and externally;
• Ensure the development of dashboards, consolidated reports and project reports (including performance indicators) in accordance with the provisions of the monitoring and evaluation manual and ensure their dissemination;
• Undertake and facilitate the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation plan, by regularly reviewing and updating performance indicators, methods and formats;
• Coordinate and ensure the quality of baseline, mid-term and end-of-term surveys for the project;
• Develop data quality assurance processes to ensure the validity, timeliness, appropriate analysis and reporting of all data collected;
• Monitor the project database to ensure proper documentation of long-term results;
• Promote a results-based approach to monitoring and evaluation, focusing on results and their impact;
• Monitor the development and implementation of project activities included in the annual work plan, focusing on results, impacts, documenting successes and lessons learned;
• Design and supervise the management of the computerized system for data collection, control, processing, analysis, production and backup;
• Organize meetings, visits and missions to monitor and supervise activities and ensure the dissemination of the findings made and the follow-up of the recommendations made;
• Organize internal and external critical reflection frameworks in order to identify or inform on the blocking points relating to the progress of the project and monitor the implementation of corrective measures;
• Identify the training needs of the staff and partners involved and organize the necessary training;
• Ensure the implementation of evaluations, studies and surveys;
• Define and supervise the implementation of mechanisms for capitalizing on good practices;
• Ensures that data storage complies with iPeace standards.

4. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

 The following qualifications and experience are required of all applicants:

• At least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, preferably in quantitative data analysis fields;
• At least 5 years proven experience in project monitoring and evaluation in NGOs;
• Specific experience in field data collection, including the use of digital survey and analysis experience using both quantitative and qualitative data and primary and secondary data sources;
• Be able to use a collaborative work methodology that allows coaching and training in the principles and best practices of monitoring and evaluation;
• Experience in conducting participatory or monitoring and evaluation research, including the use of tools such as focus group discussions, case study interviews and the results harvesting approach;
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate evaluations, including experience in developing evaluation terms of reference and in recruiting and managing consultants;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, pivot tables, Access, KOBO, as well as web browsers;
• Mastery of online data management tools and platforms;
• Ability to be creative and innovative to generate new ideas and undertake research;
• Proven ability to analyze and present a convincing argument both orally and in writing;
• Excellent knowledge of English as the M&E Officer will interact with English-speaking partners;
• Knowledge of or demonstrated interest in human rights;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Be available to start immediately.