Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 07 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Key Responsibilities:
The RYAF Project M&E Officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring effective monitoring, evaluation, and learning within the "Unlocking Youth Employment Opportunities through Agri-food Systems in the Eastern Province of Rwanda Project." This individual will lead RYAF's M&E efforts, overseeing the collection, analysis, and utilization of data to track project progress, assess impact, and facilitate evidence-based decision-making.

M&E System Development:
• Design, develop, and implement a comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework and robust systems, including indicators, data collection tools, and reporting mechanisms, in alignment with project objectives and donor requirements.
• Develop M&E plans and protocols to guide data collection, analysis, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish data quality assurance procedures to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of collected data.
Data Collection and Management:
• Coordinate the collection of baseline data and regular progress updates on project activities, outputs, and outcomes.
• Manage databases and information systems for storing, organizing, and analyzing project-related data.
• Collaborate effectively with AGRA Partners (Like BK Tec house) and ensure access to the database for the youth mobilized and Acreage of land availed for the youth under the program.
• Conduct field visits and interviews to gather qualitative and quantitative data from project participants, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.
• Conduct regular monitoring activities to track project progress against indicators and targets.
Monitoring and Reporting:
• Monitor project implementation against planned activities, timelines, and targets, identifying deviations and challenges.
• Prepare periodic progress reports, dashboards, and presentations on key performance indicators, achievements, and lessons learned for internal and external stakeholder.
• Ensure timely submission of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) reports to project partners, donors, and other stakeholders, highlighting successes, challenges, and recommendations, while ensuring they are accurate and effectively communicate project progress.
Impact Assessment and Learning:
• Lead efforts to assess the impact and effectiveness of project interventions on youth employment, agricultural productivity, and sustainable livelihoods.
• Conduct evaluations, surveys, and studies to measure changes in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among project beneficiaries.
• Facilitate learning workshops, reflection sessions, and knowledge-sharing events to promote continuous improvement and adaptive management.
• Lead impact assessments and evaluations to measure the effectiveness and outcomes of project interventions.
• Facilitate learning sessions and knowledge-sharing activities to promote continuous improvement and best practices.
Capacity Building and Support:
• Provide training and technical assistance to RYAF staff at the secretariat, project staff, partners, and stakeholders on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) concepts, tools, methodologies, and systems to enhance their capacity and understanding of M&E practices.
• Strengthen the capacity of RYAF and consortium partners to collect, analyze, and utilize M&E data for decision-making and accountability.
• Foster a culture of learning, evidence-based, and data-driven decision-making within the project team and partner organizations to promote continuous improvement and informed actions.

Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Management, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in M&E, preferably in the context of youth empowerment, agriculture, or rural development projects.
• Proficiency in M&E methodologies, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex data sets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data management and analysis software such as Excel, SPSS, STATA,
• Familiarity with donor M&E requirements and standards, particularly those

Duration and Reporting:
• The position is for two years for the duration of the project.
• The Project M&E Officer will report directly to the Project Manager of RYAF and collaborate closely with project teams, partners, and donors on M&E activities and reporting.
• Prove flexibility and readiness to work in the field across the country, particularly in the Eastern Province.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
The following are the key guidelines to apply for the above job offer:
1. Application letter addressed to the RYAF Chief Executive Officer.
2. Updated Curriculum Vitae of not more than 2 pages with at least 3 professional references,
3. National ID,
4. Latest employment completion certificate,
5. Degrees and certificate copies,

• Soft copies must be submitted to the email: ryafrecruitment@gmail.com  not later than 10th May 2024. Application will be sent in a single PDF file, separate documents will not be considered, mention the position name in the email subject. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process.
• Done at Kigali, on 03/05/2024
• Jean Marie Vianney RWIRIRIZA
• RYAF Chief executive officer

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