World Vision International (Rwanda) is a Christian, Child focused, Humanitarian, Development, Relief and Advocacy Non-governmental Organization implementing projects/programmes in over 14 districts of Rwanda. World Vision is seeking to hire a qualified, dedicated and experienced national to fill the following position:

Position: HEALING, PEACE BUILDING & 
               RECONCILIATION, MONITORING &
               EVALUATION OFFICER (HPR, M&E OFFICER)

Reports to:  HEALING, PEACE BUILDING &
                    RECONCILIATION   COORDINATOR.    

Job Location: Gicumbi

Purpose:
To collect, manage and share performance information with all stakeholders to guide the programming of Healing, Peace building and Reconciliation initiatives

Major Responsibilities
1. Participate in and contribute to the process of developing project performance standards and indicators.
2. Participate in the design of M&E tools and collection of the baseline information to benchmark project indicators.
3. Develop and implement an appropriate strategy to ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting
4. Produce quarterly reports that reflect program performance indicators
5. Establish a database system, management information system and ensure its accessibility to relevant stakeholders
6. Assist WVR staff to interpret and disseminate M & E data in relation to project impact, outcomes, outputs and activities.        
7. Organize and facilitate M & E training for staff and partners to understand M & E concepts and processes
8. Work with consultants where necessary to conduct project baseline surveys and evaluations
9. Interpret partnership standards and indicators for project staff and help conceptualize such standards and indicators.
10.  In collaboration with the project manager and Technical services team, develop and implement a monitoring system to help the project collect reliable data on the project performance
11. Analyze, organize and interpret the project information and communicate it to the project manager.
12. Review, revise and implement evaluation and research processes that ensure staff and community participation in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HPR activities.     
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required
The following knowledge, skills and abilities are required:
• A minimum of university degree in statistics, management, economics, project Management, Psychology or related field.
• At least two years’ work experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of development projects
•  Demonstrable skills in designing and implementing M & E systems, including performance tracking and impact evaluations
• Demonstrable experience in training, supervising and backstopping staff
•  Good analytical skills and knowledge of processing row data to translate it into clear and meaningful learning and/or principles
• Skills in scientific and operations research.  
• Committed to growing as a Christian
• Ability to write and speak English. Knowledge of French is an added advantage
• Computer skills in MS word, Excel and power point   
• Willingness to learn
• Team player.
• Must be Rwandan by nationality.

Core Capabilities
World Vision International has 13 core capabilities that are core to our work. However, the following 4 core capabilities are critical for the performance of this job:
• Understanding the humanitarian industry.
• Communicating information effectively.
• Thinking clearly, deeply and broadly.
• Influencing individuals and groups.

Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their applications to the People & Culture Director of World Vision Rwanda, through any of the following offices:
       
Kacyiru sud, B.P. 1419 Kigali, Tel. 511772 or 585329
Ruhengeri Office, Tel. 546006, 546414
Byumba Office, 564237 or 564532
Nyamata Office, Tel. 561216
Nyamagabe Office, Tel. 535073 or 535187

Application letters, curriculum vitae with at least two referees’ telephone and email contacts (one from Pastor / Priest and the other from previous employer) and Academic transcripts should be delivered to WVR offices on or before 24th   November 2008 at 5:00 pm.

People & Culture Director,
World Vision Rwanda