Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

• Develop, strengthen, and maintain effective monitoring and evaluation systems, tools, procedures, and frameworks
• Support the development and review of project logframes, theories of change, results frameworks, performance indicators, and M&E plans
• Develop appropriate data collection tools, reporting templates, monitoring checklists, and data management systems
• Lead and coordinate quantitative and qualitative data collection activities, developing methodologies and sampling procedures
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits to verify project implementation and data
• Implement data quality assurance processes and conduct routine Data Quality Assessments (DQAs)
• Track performance against targets and indicators, analyzing implementation challenges and providing evidence-based recommendations
• Prepare high-quality M&E reports for management, partners, and donors
• Support evaluations, baseline studies, and research activities
• Build M&E capacity among program and field staff, and promote knowledge management and organizational learning

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health, Research Methods, Data Science, or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, research, data management, or program performance
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing M&E systems for projects or programs
• Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research and evaluations
• Experience developing and managing databases and data collection systems
• Experience with donor-funded projects and donor reporting requirements is an advantage
• Permanent contract, based in Kigali with hybrid working

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, results-based management, logframes and theories of change
• Indicator development and performance measurement expertise
• Quantitative and qualitative research methods, survey design, and sampling techniques
• Statistical analysis and interpretation; report writing and evidence-based analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI or other data visualization platforms
• SPSS, Stata, R, or similar statistical software
• KoboToolbox, ODK, CommCare, SurveyCTO, or similar digital data collection platforms
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with excellent attention to detail
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring M&E staff is desirable