The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with partners, is implementing the research project “Evaluating Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Nutrition and Health (MNCNH) Innovation Impact in Rwanda.” The project aligns with Rwanda’s Health Sector Strategic Plan V (HSSP V, 2024–2029) and evaluates high-impact interventions including Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS), Calcium Supplementation, Intravenous Iron, PPH Bundles, and Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS).

The Project Consultant on Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (MER) will lead the development and implementation of project monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and learning activities. The consultant will ensure that project progress is systematically tracked, high-quality data is collected and analyzed, and results are effectively communicated to the Ministry of Health, implementing partners, and other stakeholders.

The position will be seconded to the Ministry of Health.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine project MEL tools, including the results framework, indicator reference sheets, and data flow processes.
• Establish routine data quality assurance mechanisms across all participating sites.
• Oversee monthly monitoring activities, coordinating with implementing partners and field teams.
• Support development of data collection protocols and ensure adherence to quality control standards.
• Prepare quarterly, annual, and donor-required narrative reports in line with Gates Foundation requirements.
• Produce data summaries, briefs, and technical materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to scientific manuscripts, presentations, and other dissemination outputs.
• Support preparation and facilitation of learning sessions, workshops, and stakeholder dissemination events.
• Build capacity of Ministry of Health and district personnel on MER practices, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Develop training materials, including in-person modules and online learning content.
• Provide mentorship and technical assistance to strengthen institutional MER capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Global Health, Community Health, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health, or related discipline is required.
• 4–5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, public health research, program management, or related areas.
• Experience managing or coordinating research or evaluation projects, preferably involving multiple partners or sites.
• Experience in data collection, data quality assurance, and analysis for public health programs.
• Proven experience contributing to donor reporting, technical documentation, or scientific outputs.
• Experience developing and delivering training materials (in-person and/or online modules).
• Experience working on MoH-led or MoH-supported projects, or closely with national health institutions.
• Experience working in Rwanda or similar low-resource/global health settings is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong command of monitoring, evaluation, and reporting (MER) concepts, tools, and frameworks.
• Ability to design or refine M&E tools and indicator reference sheets.
• Ability to manage datasets, conduct quality checks, and support basic analysis.
• Excellent writing skills for reports, briefs, and presentations.
• Strong coordination, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to mentor and build capacity in MER practices across teams.

Why Join This Project?

• Contribute to a nationally prioritized initiative aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality.
• Lead the design and implementation of MER systems that support evidence-based decision-making.
• Work closely with the Ministry of Health, implementing partners, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Build institutional capacity in monitoring, evaluation, and learning for maternal, neonatal, and child health programs.

• Develop and refine project MEL tools, including the results framework, indicator reference sheets, and data flow processes.
• Establish routine data quality assurance mechanisms across all participating sites.
• Oversee monthly monitoring activities, coordinating with implementing partners and field teams.
• Support development of data collection protocols and ensure adherence to quality control standards.
• Prepare quarterly, annual, and donor-required narrative reports in line with Gates Foundation requirements.
• Produce data summaries, briefs, and technical materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to scientific manuscripts, presentations, and other dissemination outputs.
• Support preparation and facilitation of learning sessions, workshops, and stakeholder dissemination events.
• Build capacity of Ministry of Health and district personnel on MER practices, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Develop training materials, including in-person modules and online learning content.
• Provide mentorship and technical assistance to strengthen institutional MER capabilities.

• Strong command of monitoring, evaluation, and reporting (MER) concepts, tools, and frameworks.
• Ability to design or refine M&E tools and indicator reference sheets.
• Ability to manage datasets, conduct quality checks, and support basic analysis.
• Excellent writing skills for reports, briefs, and presentations.
• Strong coordination, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to mentor and build capacity in MER practices across teams.

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Global Health, Community Health, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health, or related discipline is required.
• 4–5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, public health research, program management, or related areas.
• Experience managing or coordinating research or evaluation projects, preferably involving multiple partners or sites.
• Experience in data collection, data quality assurance, and analysis for public health programs.
• Proven experience contributing to donor reporting, technical documentation, or scientific outputs.
• Experience developing and delivering training materials (in-person and/or online modules).
• Experience working on MoH-led or MoH-supported projects, or closely with national health institutions.
• Experience working in Rwanda or similar low-resource/global health settings is an added advantage.