Manager, Project Monitoring & Improvement

About the role

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Manager, Project Monitoring and Improvement to lead project monitoring and improvement activities across the GAIN Rwanda CMRFS project and ensure that the learnings from monitoring and research are used to make improvements to programmes and to strengthen strategy. The manager will provide technical support to the project teams to design, coordinate, and implement the monitoring framework of GAIN Rwanda.

This role will be offered on a two (2) year fixed term contract, subject to the availability of funding and will be based in Kigali, Rwanda.

Key Responsibilities include.

• Develop and improve programme logic models, results frameworks, and monitoring plans in collaboration with project managers, Knowledge Leadership (KL), Programme Monitoring and Improvement Advisors (PMI), and implementing partners.
• Oversee in-country monitoring activities for all components of the project, ensuring timely, high-quality routine progress monitoring and reporting by implementing partners.
• Lead the consolidation of the country Learning Agenda, capturing programme learning to inform improvements to strategies, project and monitoring tools.
• Conduct field visits to assess project progress, providing critical analysis and interpretation of monitoring and research results to formulate recommendations for actions and improvements.
• Oversee the work of the consultant responsible for leading the establishment and coordination of the Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG), providing subsequent technical support, as well as leading on the refinement and disaggregation of the Rwanda Food Systems Dashboard prototype. Raise awareness and build stakeholder understanding, ownership, and uptake of the Food Systems Dashboard through advocacy and structured engagement across government and non-state actors.
• Facilitate the handover, institutionalization, and long-term sustainability of the FSD within the Government of Rwanda systems, supporting its effective operational use for monitoring, programme improvement, and decision-making through continuous technical assistance and capacity building.
• Oversee and review monitoring data collection, analysis, and reporting on key indicators.

About you

• A degree in statistics, agriculture, food systems and development policies, economics, public health, or a related field is required.
• The ideal candidate should have knowledge and expertise in programme monitoring and data management.
• Knowledge in food systems and development policy context within Rwanda is highly preferred.
• You should possess advanced skills in data analysis, interpretation, presentation, and report writing, with working knowledge of relevant data management and analysis tools/software.
• Familiarity with global, regional, and national data frameworks (e.g., SDGs, Agenda 2063, CAADP, DHS, EICV, CFSVA, VRA) is required.
• An in-depth understanding of programme and project design, quality assurance, and the use of monitoring tools for data-driven learning and improvement is required.
• Experience in the use of major quantitative and qualitative methodologies, designing monitoring tools, and applying findings for programme improvement is essential.

About our offer

The starting gross salary on offer for this role is from RWF 35,180,683 - RWF 40,152,466 gross per annum, depending on experience.

GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance. We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible and hybrid working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.

GAIN also has a strong commitment to professional development. We will support you to grow in your career through both formal and informal training, and are committed to providing opportunities through internal recruitment, secondments, and promotion. All of this is delivered in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Our working culture and environment

We provide a flexible working environment that includes a combination of home and office working opportunities through our global hybrid working policy. This encourages our staff to have a healthy work-life balance and increases staff motivation, enriches employee wellbeing, and improves performance and productivity.

All of our positions are based in one or more of GAIN’s designated offices as stated on our job advertisements. Successful candidates will be based in one of GAIN’s country offices and must have the existing right to live and work within a reasonably commutable distance of the relevant city/cities in which the role is advertised. Please note that GAIN does not sponsor working visas and relocations.

GAIN reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment for candidates who are considered to ineligible under the above conditions during or after the recruitment process.

Applicants must have the right to work and be currently based in the advertised country location to be eligible to apply for this position.

This advert closes on 6th February 2026. Early applications are encouraged. GAIN reserves the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued. We are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation and therefore welcome applications from talented and committed people from all backgrounds, representing the diverse societies we operate in.

Our core values

GAIN is committed to equality of opportunity and to eliminating discrimination. All staff are expected to follow GAIN Values

Our commitment to safeguarding

GAIN is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where all staff, volunteers, and job applicants are treated with dignity and respect. We are also committed to safeguarding the communities we work with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, exploitation and abuse of power or trust.

Safeguarding is integral to our recruitment practices, and we have robust procedures in place to prevent any form of harm, abuse, or discrimination. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, all successful candidates will undergo thorough background checks and vetting procedures, which can include references, criminal records and terrorist finance checks where applicable, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy.

We provide comprehensive training and support to our staff and volunteers and associates to raise awareness of safeguarding issues and ensure they are equipped to recognise and respond to concerns effectively.

By applying for a position with GAIN, you agree to uphold our safeguarding principles and contribute to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all individuals.

Skills Required:

• Agricultural / Studies
• Economics / Statistics
• Food / Preparation
• Food / Technology / Science / Engineering
• Hr / Public / Admin