Tanzania Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist Full Time

We are looking for a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) professional to join our team as a MEL Specialist in Iringa, Tanzania. As the MEL Specialist, you will support all MEL surveys and activities for the Tanzania program team. You will report to the Tanzania MEL Department Head.

Responsibilities

• • You will manage the MEL team, including a Field Coordinator and Data Coordinator. Your direct reports manage a team of 70+ staff and you will support your team through weekly check-ins, field visits, training, and career reviews.
  • You will project manage all surveys, with a focus on data quality and enumerator performance management.
  • You will analyze data, share results, and provide recommendations that improve our strategies.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• • 3+ years experience in team management.
  • 1+ years experience in monitoring and evaluation
  • Experience in data analysis with Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets and perform complex functions) required.
  • Experience with statistical software (Stata, R) preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, or a related field of study is required.
  • Fluency in English and Kiswahili.

Preferred Start Date

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, start dates can vary significantly by role. We are adapting rapidly to Covid-19 and most of our team is now working remotely. Given the changing environment, we will appreciate your flexibility in confirming a start date.

Job Location

Iringa, Tanzania

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Tanzania.

Application Deadline

We hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.