Good Neighbors International (GNI) is an international humanitarian and developmental organization in general consultation status with UN ECOSOC operating in 40 countries around the world. GNI in Rwanda has been implementing activities to improve child sponsorship and protection, health, education, WASH, Agriculture& livelihood, Humanitarian assistance, advocacy, and social economy in 20 districts of Rwanda (Gasabo, Kamonyi, Gisagara, Nyamagabe, Nyaruguru, Gicumbi, Rulindo, Burera, Musanze, Gakenke, Gasabo, Nyarugenge, Kicukiro, Bugesera, Nyagatare, Gatsibo, Kayonza, Rwamagana, Kirehe and Ngoma).

Overview:

Good Neighbors International, in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) funded by KOICA, will implement “the Agricultural climate resilience and creating green jobs for youth in rural communities’ support project (CRCSP)” in Gatsibo district (Gitoki and Kabarore sector), complementing KOICA-supported infrastructure investments and aligning with national priorities. The project aims to promote sustainable rural development and job creation for youth and women by strengthening skills development, entrepreneurship, and inclusive service delivery.

CRCSP has targets to increase staple crop production (rice, maize, beans), farm household income, and job creation for women and young people for on-farm through FSC model and off-farm business through financial literacy, vocational training, and linkages to savings groups and employment opportunities.

Good Neighbors International seeks to recruit competent, dynamic, and self-motivated staff to support project coordination, agribusiness development, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning, Accountants and Driver

Responsibilities or duties

• Design and implement the MEL system for CRCSP in line with GNI and WFP guidelines
• Monitor project activities and results and prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual reports
• Ensure MEL systems clearly capture results for FSCs (agribusiness value chains) and Livelihood Participants, including vocational and non-agricultural income-generating activities
• Develop and maintain data collection and management tools to track training, employment, income generation, and business performance
• Conduct routine data analysis, field monitoring visits, and data quality checks
• Assess outcome-level changes and support learning to inform project decision-making and adaptation
• Prepare MEL reports, presentations, factsheets, and learning briefs for internal and external stakeholders
• Build MEL capacity of project staff through coaching and technical support
• Support baseline studies, evaluations, and learning activities as required
• Perform other MEL-related duties assigned by supervisors in organization
• Cooperate with operation/project teams in monitoring and evaluating activities implemented in Kayonza Office and Head Office including reporting and recommending improvements on the project
• Conducting other M&E and administrative tasks as required
• Required to attend at least 3 courses every year as provided by GN academy including any other courses provided by Good Neighbors, and WFP or by any other training institution, aiming to develop knowledge and capacity

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Bachelor degree in Monitoring and Evaluation or any other related field
• Solid knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation legislations, policies and best practices
• Sound knowledge of research and evaluation tools, principles and methods
• Good analysis and evaluation skills
• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• An excellent written and oral command of English and Kinyarwanda
• Strong problem-solving skills, creativity in decision making
• Strong leadership skill

Experience needed

• At least 5 years’ experiences in Monitoring and Evaluation or any related field
• Experience in working with NGO

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

It is a field based / support position. He / she should be ready to travel to in the rural areas.

• Design and implement the MEL system for CRCSP in line with GNI and WFP guidelines
• Monitor project activities and results and prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual reports
• Ensure MEL systems clearly capture results for FSCs (agribusiness value chains) and Livelihood Participants, including vocational and non-agricultural income-generating activities
• Develop and maintain data collection and management tools to track training, employment, income generation, and business performance
• Conduct routine data analysis, field monitoring visits, and data quality checks
• Assess outcome-level changes and support learning to inform project decision-making and adaptation
• Prepare MEL reports, presentations, factsheets, and learning briefs for internal and external stakeholders
• Build MEL capacity of project staff through coaching and technical support
• Support baseline studies, evaluations, and learning activities as required
• Perform other MEL-related duties assigned by supervisors in organization
• Cooperate with operation/project teams in monitoring and evaluating activities implemented in Kayonza Office and Head Office including reporting and recommending improvements on the project
• Conducting other M&E and administrative tasks as required
• Required to attend at least 3 courses every year as provided by GN academy including any other courses provided by Good Neighbors, and WFP or by any other training institution, aiming to develop knowledge and capacity

• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• An excellent written and oral command of English and Kinyarwanda
• Strong problem-solving skills, creativity in decision making
• Strong leadership skill
• Good analysis and evaluation skills
• Sound knowledge of research and evaluation tools, principles and methods
• Solid knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation legislations, policies and best practices

• Bachelor degree in Monitoring and Evaluation or any other related field
• At least 5 years’ experiences in Monitoring and Evaluation or any related field
• Experience in working with NGO