Overview

Inkomoko is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Associate to support data collection, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and learning activities across its Rwanda programmes. Based in Kigali, the successful candidate will report to the MEL Manager Rwanda and work closely with programme teams to ensure high-quality data collection, analysis, and reporting that supports informed decision-making and programme improvement.

The role involves frequent travel to Inkomoko field offices across Rwanda and plays a key role in strengthening organizational learning and measuring programme impact.

Why This Opportunity Matters

This opportunity allows professionals passionate about data, research, and development to contribute to one of Africa’s fastest-growing social enterprises. By joining Inkomoko, you will help improve programmes that empower entrepreneurs, create jobs, and strengthen communities while gaining valuable experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning.

Application Tips

To strengthen your application:

• Highlight experience in monitoring and evaluation, research, or data analysis.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Showcase experience designing surveys, conducting focus group discussions, and managing field data collection.
• Include examples of report writing, data cleaning, and quality assurance.
• Highlight your ability to train field teams and supervise enumerators.
• Emphasize fluency in both English and Kinyarwanda.
• Apply early, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

Data Collection (50%)

• Support data collection activities and data quality checks.
• Conduct quarterly data quality assessments.
• Design and improve qualitative and quantitative data collection tools.
• Plan and coordinate surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions.
• Organize logistics for successful field data collection.
• Train field staff and enumerators on data collection tools and procedures.
• Supervise data collection activities conducted in English and Kinyarwanda.
• Facilitate focus group discussions and document key findings.

Data Organization and Reporting (30%)

• Conduct data cleaning to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain secure storage of organizational and client data.
• Transcribe and translate focus group discussion data.
• Analyze data using Excel and other analytical tools.
• Prepare monthly monitoring reports for programme teams.
• Support donor and partner reporting.
• Collaborate with the communications team to document success stories.

Data Systems Management (20%)

• Support improvements to organizational data management systems.
• Develop and implement ethical data collection policies.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and confidentiality standards.
• Support external evaluations and supervise consultants where required.
• Investigate data discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly client monitoring visits.
• Update project monitoring plans and track project indicators.
• Collect and compile client feedback for programme reviews.
• Perform additional MEL-related duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• University Degree in:
  • Statistics
  • Economics
  • Mathematics
  • Or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in:
  • Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
  • Data collection
  • Data analysis
  • Research.
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to field locations across Rwanda.

Required Skills and Competencies

Ideal candidates should demonstrate:

• Data collection and analysis expertise.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Strong Excel and digital data management skills.
• Report writing and data visualization abilities.
• Experience facilitating focus group discussions.
• Ability to train and supervise field staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective relationship management across diverse teams.
• Initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong technology skills and ability to use digital data collection tools.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official Inkomoko Jobs Portal.