MEL Manager

Reporting to the ACHIEVE Rwanda Project Director, the MEL Manager will be responsible for the design and implementation of project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) activities and systems, including detailed implementation plans, MEL Plans and indicator reference sheets, data collection and reporting instruments, which are appropriate to the scope and context of the ACHIEVE project. The MEL Manager will provide technical assistance, build capacity, and support subgrantees in establishing and maintaining robust MEL systems and ensuring they are implemented with fidelity. S/he will lead and provide support to subgrantees related to data collection, data entry, data management, data quality and analysis, and reporting. Under the supervision of the Project Director, s/he will conduct regular data quality audits, lead data analysis and use, and contribute to donor and government reports.

Only Rwandan nationals will be considered for this position.

• Lead the design and implementation of the MEL activities to track project activities, outputs, and results to ensure they are on track to meet targets
• Provide guidance to the project team and subgrantees for project M&E activities to efficiently collect, track, analyze, and report project activities against targets and expected outcomes
• Support the Project Director with compiling and analyzing data and provide weekly updates using dashboards and written reports. Ensure the strategic and real-time use of data for program planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Lead the harmonization of tools and SOPs to collect, manage, and use data to improve project HIV service outcomes
• Contribute to donor reports, including semi-annual and annual DATIM reporting, narratives, and bi-weekly PowerPoint presentations
• Conduct routine data quality assessments (RDQAs) of data to ensure high-quality data are captured and reported
• Lead the MEL engagement with subgrantees to ensure that PEPFAR/USAID reporting requirements are met, including regular reporting and quarterly narrative reports to PEPFAR and national government counterparts
• Lead capacity development of local partners, through training, mentoring and coaching in data management systems, data quality management, data analysis, reporting, and using data for decision-making
• Ensure that the electronic case management system (eCMS) is used effectively by subgrantee staff, develop and use dashboards/reports within the system, and flag functional/operational challenges with the Senior MIS Officer if they arise
• Manage Senior MIS Officer and ensure MIS activities and outputs are of high quality

• Master’s degree and 6+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, including 3 years of management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health sciences, statistics, monitoring and evaluation, or other related field
• At least 4 years of experience leading monitoring, evaluations, reporting, and learning for data-intensive health programs
• Up-to-date knowledge of PEPFAR MER guidance and DATIM; experience with PEPFAR OVC programs strongly preferred
• Proven experience in building capacity of local implementers to conduct M&E activities for health and HIV/AIDS programs.
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of M&E data collection and visualization software (ex. Excel, DHIS2, PowerBI)
• Experience successfully managing junior staff
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with subawardees, other implementing partners, and other HIV program stakeholders
• Experience with child welfare and protection programs, systems strengthening, capacity building, or service delivery
• Strong writing and oral presentation skills, including fluency in English and Kinyarwanda
• Local candidates only

• Demonstrated successful engagement and coordination with government institutions
• Demonstrated success implementing programming at the community level
• Expertise in and sensitivity to the socio-cultural barriers facing intended stakeholders and beneficiaries