Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Specialist  at Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD): (Deadline 06-09-2026) VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) Plc is Rwanda’s only National Development Bank mandated to support Rwanda’s Vision 2050 development agenda. Over the past five years, the bank has registered exponential growth contributing to socio-economic development, strengthening institutional and human capacity, fostering corporate governance and risk management practices. The Bank is implementing the revised strategic plan for 2026-2029 which is appropriately aligned to the country’s strategic direction enabling the Bank to unlock better value creation for its stakeholders by supporting entrepreneurs, addressing market failures, and impactful socioeconomic...

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Specialist  at Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD): (Deadline 06-09-2026)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) Plc is Rwanda’s only National Development Bank mandated to support Rwanda’s Vision 2050 development agenda. Over the past five years, the bank has registered exponential growth contributing to socio-economic development, strengthening institutional and human capacity, fostering corporate governance and risk management practices.

The Bank is implementing the revised strategic plan for 2026-2029 which is appropriately aligned to the country’s strategic direction enabling the Bank to unlock better value creation for its stakeholders by supporting entrepreneurs, addressing market failures, and impactful socioeconomic development.

To deliver on its bold vision and impactful objectives, the Bank’s expanded and refocused mandate is underpinned on four strategic focus areas:

  • Availing transformational finance.
  • Increasing green financing for a resilient future.
  • Driving scale and impact.
  • Fostering innovation and technology.

To achieve its strategic mandate, BRD recognizes the importance of strengthening its human and institutional capital to drive sustainable development and ensure the Bank remains a center of excellence in the financial sector.

BRD is committed to respecting gender equality and disability norms. We promote gender-responsive practices. Qualified candidates particularly females and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To help accomplish this ambitious and exciting vision, the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) would like to recruit suitable qualified candidates to fill the following position:

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Specialist.

  • Background Information
Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Specialist. Job Grade: JG G- Specialist 
  Department: Strategy and Resource Mobilization. Location: Kigali-Rwanda (BRD Head Office). Reports to: Functionally to the Senior Manager, Strategy & Analytics Unit. Administratively to the Senior Project Coordinator for Export Credit Guarantee Facility (ECGF).  Contract terms: Open-Ended.
  • Purpose of the Job
BRD is recruiting for a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist in charge of conducting MEL activities for the Credit Guarantee function. The individual will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of monitoring, evaluation, and learning results, tools, and frameworks. This role includes establishing tracking performance, collecting, and analyzing data, ensuring timely and high-quality reporting on output/outcomes/impact, and ensuring adaptive learning to inform strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
  • Main Responsibilities of the Job.

Monitoring.

  • Design and implement MEL systems for Credit guarantee department, including results chains, log frames, KPIs, and data collection tools, aligned with BRD’s MEL policy.
  • Oversee data collection, management, analysis and performance tracking from partner institutions and guarantee beneficiaries; generate monitoring reports for internal and external use.
  • Manage the MEL learning platform and integrate the credit guarantee impact tracking into BRD’s operational procedures.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders and consultants to support external evaluations and ensure stakeholder engagement.
  • Ensuring continuous Improvement using insights from data to refine strategies and improve overall projects effectiveness
  • Track and assess credit guarantee implementation progress to inform management and stakeholders on achievement of objectives, providing evidence-based recommendations for action. 
  • Maintain and manage the Credit guarantee MEL database; analyze and aggregate data to generate timely insights.
  • Conduct regular field visits to beneficiaries and partners to verify data quality, support implementation, and identify areas for improvement. 
  • Monitor implementation of evaluation recommendations in collaboration with the credit guarantee team.

Evaluation and Reporting.

  • Prepare regular detailed performance and seasonal/mid-impact assessments reports for all credit guarantee projects, including progress on KPIs and recommendations for action.
  • Conduct comparative analysis of project projections vs. actuals to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Conduct field surveys, midterm and final evaluations, and routine outcome assessments.
  • Identify performance issues and recommend improvements in systems, methodologies, or procedures.

Learning and Knowledge Management.

  • Facilitate learning reviews and reflection sessions to capture lessons learned, success stories, challenges and best practices to improve the credit guarantee implementation.
  • Document and disseminate case studies, success stories, and key lessons for wider stakeholder use.
  • Promote cross-learning within BRD and among fund partners to enhance knowledge sharing.
  • Develop and implement a learning agenda to strengthen adaptive management and continuous improvement.
  • Integrate learning outcomes into planning, decision-making, and performance reporting. 
  • Collect and identify different project issues and set ways to address them 

Compliance.

  • Produce quarterly and annual performance reports, ensure their approval, and share them to BRD management and development partners.
  • Ensure all MEL activities comply with BRD policies, donor requirements, and international best practices.
  • Support audits and evaluations by providing relevant documentation and MEL insights.

Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement.

  • Provide MEL training and technical support to partner institutions and MSMEs.
  • Build capacity of internal and external stakeholders on MEL tools and reporting requirements.
  • Engage with donors, consultants, and partners on MEL planning, execution, and learning activities.
Performance indicators
  • Quality and timeliness of MEL and projects’ performance reports produced.
  • Monthly progress reports produced & submitted to management describing major activities undertaken and tasks accomplished during the reporting period and challenges hindering implementation process.
  • Implemented Credit guarantee MEL Framework.
  • End of year project implementation performance report.
  • Quarterly stakeholder meeting minutes with stakeholders.
  • Field M&E reports, findings, and recommendations.
  • Compliance rate with credit agreements, internal policies, and applicable sector regulations. 
  • Accuracy, reliability, and completeness of project data and information systems. 
  • Stakeholder satisfaction levels with the credit guarantee performance. 
Working relationships 
  • All departments – especially SPI, Business Development, Credit Guarantee, Strategy and Resource Mobilization – and partner financial institutions, end-beneficiaries/clients. 
Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Requirements.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Development Studies, Statistics, Business, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Research – preferably in financial services, MSME development, or development finance contexts.
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing MEL systems for complex projects or programs.
  • Strong knowledge of best practices in structured finance, blended finance, credit enhancement techniques, guarantees and international trade practices is desirable.

Desired Qualifications.

  • A postgraduate degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Economics, or related fields is an asset.
  • Familiarity with credit guarantee facilities, or SME development programs.
  • Experience in using data analysis software (e.g., Excel, Power BI, STATA, or similar).
  • Strong report writing and stakeholder engagement skills.

Competencies.

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Attention to detail and data accuracy.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
  • High standards of integrity and professionalism.

How to Apply

Interested candidate should submit their application no later than 06 September 2026. Please click on the “Apply” button to complete your application.

Only online applications shall be considered.

Email-only for inquiries (not application): recruitment@brd.rw

Address all applications to the Director, People, Culture and Corporate Services of BRD.

Deadline for application: September 06, 2026.

The employment package is highly competitive and attractive.

Only Candidates with the right qualifications and relevant experience shall be shortlisted and contacted for Interviews. 

Done in Kigali, Friday August 20, 2026.

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