Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Assistant at IUCN September 2025

Vacancy #: 7371 Unit: ESARO Tanzania Programme Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Location: Tanzania Project Office, Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania Reporting to: M & E Officer-Ifakara Work percentage: 100% Grade: A3 Expected start date: 01 November 2025 Type of contract: Fixed-term (24 months) Closing date: 25 September 2025

BACKGROUND

HIS IS A LOCAL POSITION

LOCATION: MTWARA,TANZANIA

Background

Established in 1948, The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a membership Union composed of both government and civil society organizations. It harnesses the experience, resources and reach of its more than 1,300 Member organizations and the input of more than 10,000 experts. IUCN is the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it.

IUCN Tanzania has its strategic vision aims to support the realization of a healthy and resilient environment (land, water, wildlife, forest, and marine) that sustains the social, economic aspirations of the people of Tanzania. To achieve this vision, IUCN will pursue five interrelated strategic priorities that include (a) conservation of critical natural habitat; (b) sustainable land management in production systems (agriculture, rangelands, and forest landscapes); (c) integrated freshwater systems management; (d) local and national systems capacity building for climate change adaptation and mitigation; and (e) coastal and ocean resilience management.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The MEL Assistant – will be responsible for supporting designing, implementing, and overseeing the monitoring and evaluation systems of a program or project under Land System or Coast and Ocean Resilience thematic area. She/ He will ensure data is collected, analysed, and used to inform decision-making, track progress towards specific project/ programme goals, and identify areas for improvement, while also facilitating continuous learning within the organization through data-driven insights. Key roles for this position include development of data collection tools, conducting field visits, analyzing data, reporting findings, and building capacity within the team and partners on MEL practices.

Under direct supervision of the Country MEL Officer, the MEL Assistant will be responsible for supporting Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) activities of projects under the Tanzania Programme, in close collaboration with Programme Officers of respective projects/programmes and the Implementing Partners. The MEL Assistant will support the development of work plans, performance reports and related evaluation/appraisal tasks. In collaboration with Country MEL Officer, S/He will ensure M&E tools are in line with the donor and IUCN Monitoring and Evaluation Policy and project guidelines and standards.

SPECIFIC DUTIES;

Under the direction of the Country MEL Officer & Project Leads, the specific responsibilities of the MEL Assistant the following:

Project Planning, Monitoring and Reporting;

Assist to develop comprehensive monitoring, evaluation & learning plans, including indicators, data collection methods, and reporting timelines aligned with program objectives.

Conduct field visits to collect qualitative and quantitative data using various methods like surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and observation checklists.

Conduct data collection exercises through Kobo toolbox by using mobile data collection devices such as tablets, computers and smartphones.

Analyse collected data by using computer programs such as SPSS, Excel and Power BI to assess program effectiveness, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions about program impact.

Prepare regular progress reports, including data visualizations with help of Power BI, to communicate key findings to stakeholders, programme managers, and funders.

Evaluation and Learning;

Participate in planning and execution of Projects’ Annual Reviews, Mid Term Reviews and Terminal project evaluation in accordance with IUCN and donor policy.

Prepare narrative in form of success story focusing on a specific challenge faced by an individual or group of beneficiaries including women and youth and document how project interventions addressed that challenge.

Coordinate reflection on a project implementation with a purpose of getting ample insight on what went well, what could have gone better within the project and document key takeaways from projects.

Information management and Risk management system;

Update and manage project specific data collection platforms, including electronic data capture systems, project performance dashboards and project specific knowledge tracking systems.

Support the updating of the project on the IUCN portal with relevant project data.

Participate in monitoring of the environmental and social performance of the projects.

Participate to update project risk register on regular basis.

Others;

Represent IUCN at meetings as may be required

Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

• POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education;

A University degree in a relevant discipline, including Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Agriculture, Forestry, Water resources management, Natural resources management, Biodiversity conservation, Environmental Management, Fisheries or any other field of study relevant to this position.

Practical experience is designing and fielding M&E tools as well as organizing and facilitating data collection exercises.

Computer literacy in relation to office applications (Ms Word, Ms Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI) use of internet and online communication tools.

Work Experience;

At least 3 years’ experience in programme/project monitoring or evaluation of natural resource management, fisheries, agriculture, rural development and/or environmental conservation related projects.

Demonstrated experience in managing environmental and social safeguards at programme or project level.

Exposure to risk management and/or willingness to obtain high-level skills on risk management.

Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.

Effective communication and report writing skills.

Language Requirements;

Fluency in English and Kiswahili (both written and verbal).

Core Competencies;

Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team.

Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provide a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.

Professionalism: Promote the organization’s interests, objectives, and values in a diligent and professional manner.

Accountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach.

Functional Competencies;

Adheres to IUCN ESARO core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability

Excellent report writing skill

Computer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, power point) use of internet and online communication tools

Highly motivated and results driven

Excellent interpersonal skills

Must be a strong team player

Committed to continuous learning towards self-development.

Willing to travel and work in rural areas frequently within Tanzania

APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the “Apply” button.

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.

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About IUCN

IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.

Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.

IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.

Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.

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