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IMPORTANT: All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Room to Read is not able to provide sponsorship.

Position Overview

The Officer, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (RM&E) is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing in-country research, evaluation, and monitoring activities for the Room to Read Rwanda Country Office. The role ensures that evidence is rigorously generated, accurately analyzed, and strategically used to strengthen Literacy Program design, implementation, and decision-making. The Officer works closely with the Country Director, Literacy Director, Regional Office, and the Global Office RM&E team to ensure high-quality research, strong monitoring systems, and continuous learning across the country program.

Responsibilities

1. Research Design & Planning

• Identify and develop the in-country research agenda aligned with program needs.

• Design research methodologies, including tools, sampling strategies, and analysis plans.

• Develop detailed research work plans and budgets.

2. Research & Evaluation Implementation

• Oversee implementation of research and evaluation activities to ensure quality and timely delivery.

• Coordinate the country’s participation in Global Office or cross-national research studies.

• Conduct field visits to supervise data collection and ensure adherence to protocols.

3. Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting

• Support and conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection as per study design.

• Analyze data using appropriate software and prepare preliminary findings.

• Draft research summaries, evaluation reports, case studies, and learning documents.

4. Monitoring & Data Quality

• Support ongoing monitoring activities, including tracking outputs and performance indicators.

• Conduct routine data quality verification in line with RM&E guidelines and standards.

• Ensure monitoring data is accurate, timely, and aligned with reporting needs.

5. Coordination & Collaboration

• Coordinate with the Country Director, Literacy Director, Regional Office, and Global Office RM&E on priorities and progress.

• Work with program teams to identify research and monitoring needs and provide technical support.

6. Capacity Building & Technical Support

• Support capacity-building activities on research, monitoring, evaluation, and learning for program staff.

• Provide technical guidance in tool development, data collection, analysis, and use of findings.

7. Other Duties

• Perform additional tasks assigned by the Country Director to support research, monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Education, Statistics, Research, Social Sciences, or a related field.

• 5–7 years of experience designing, managing, or implementing research, evaluation, or monitoring activities.

• Strong skills in developing research methodologies, tools, sampling strategies, and data collection protocols.

• Demonstrated experience with qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method research.

• Proficiency in data analysis using software such as SPSS, STATA, Excel, or qualitative analysis tools.

• Experience conducting monitoring activities, data verification, and data quality assurance.

• Strong ability to interpret data and produce high-quality reports, briefs, and learning documents.

• Experience collaborating with program teams, government counterparts, or technical stakeholders.

• Ability to train and mentor staff in research, monitoring, evaluation, data collection, and analysis.

• Ability and willingness to travel frequently within the country for fieldwork and supervision.

Child Protection Principles

• Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation
• Room to Read has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation.
• All children have the right to be free from abuse and exploitation, including neglect, maltreatment, and physical, mental or sexual violence, injury or abuse.
• All children should be treated with respect and dignity.
• The well-being of the child is Room to Read’s first priority when dealing with all identified or suspected cases of child abuse.
• Room to Read shall integrate child protection into all its organizational strategies, structures and work practices.

Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Principles

• Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.
• Room to Read has zero tolerance for adult sexual exploitation and abuse.
• Sexual exploitation and abuse are serious violations of fundamental human rights and will not be accepted or tolerated.
• All adults should be treated with respect and dignity.
• Room to Read implements a survivor-centered approach, putting the survivor’s rights and dignity at the forefront.
• Survivors referred to available professional assistance (e.g. mental health counselling), upon consent.

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel must adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy, Child Protection Code of Conduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy.

About Room to Read: 

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow – creating lasting change. Through our Literacy Portfolio, we train and coach teachers of the early grades in literacy instruction; create and publish quality books and curricular materials in local languages; and establish children’s libraries filled with diverse children’s books that can be enjoyed at school and home. Our Gender Equality Portfolio supports adolescents, particularly girls, in developing life skills that promote gender equality, helping them to pursue lifelong learning and make informed decisions.

We support young people of all genders to overcome gender biases and build the knowledge and skills to create a gender-equal world. Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations, publishers, and governments to test and implement innovative models that can be integrated into the education system to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 50 million children in 28 countries.

Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.