Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer at Tabono Consult, Dar es salaam October 2025

Job Title:       Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer

Reports to:     Executive Director

Location: Dar es Salaam

Job Purpose: 

Develop and oversee the implementation of a participatory MEL framework that focuses on organizational learning and impact assessments and provide internal advisory support to the organizational programs, helping to contribute to the growth and development of all aspects of the network

Key duties and Responsibilities Monitoring;

• Oversee and execute M&E activities with a particular focus on results and impacts as well as in lesson learnt
• Coordinate the development of monitoring and evaluation framework, MEL plan included in accordance with the overall strategic plan
• Facilitate an efficient Management Information System to enable systematic and efficient reporting
• Develop and maintain monitoring and reporting systems for the Strategic plan and projects-based reporting (NORAD, SDC, EU projects)
• Conduct monitoring and support visits to facilitate smooth implementation of EU project activities.
• Prepare and review monitoring tools for data collection
• Provide technical support and training on MEL and MIS to Secretariat staff.

Evaluation;

• Supervise the implementation of baseline assessments, surveys, mid-term and end line evaluations of the strategic plan and projects including the Education Out Loud and European Union projects as an integral part of the MEL system
• Develop ToRs for specific evaluation and supervise consultants to implement evaluations required for evaluating PF interventions and strategic plan.
• Conduct pre and post training evaluations during training and capacity building sessions to assess knowledge change and gaps to best inform programs.

Reporting and Documentation;

• Ensure reporting adheres to M&E Framework
• Review reports uploaded in the MIS system
• Ensure data quality of the reports in the MIS system
• Consolidate mid and Annual progress reports
• Coordinate the preparation of donor reports for specific projects
• Identify and document case stories on the advocacy work
• Consolidate quarterly reports to NGOs registrar

Planning;

• • Prepare MEL work plan and budget for the supported projects.
  • Assist program team to develop annual work plans to adhere to the strategic plan.
  • Review semiannual plans to track the progress in implementation of the annual plans. Learning;
  • Coordinate review meetings to facilitate learning within the secretariat and the network. These includes the semiannual and annual program reviews
  • Ensure documentation and dissemination of lessons learned throughout the year • Identify gaps in existing MIS systems and propose solutions to improve the system.
  • Share learning from MEL process with the secretariat staff and the network in their advocacy work.
  • Organize learning sessions to promote learning culture and best practices
  • Others Enhance capacity of PF members on results‐oriented programming and Outcome Mapping approach to monitoring and evaluation.
  • Assist program managers in developing realistic monitoring plans that capture quantitative and qualitative data to report on performance, outcomes and results.
  • Support the EOL and EU project activities implementation
  • Participate in regular (weekly and monthly) project meetings to discuss progress implementation approaches
  • Work in collaboration with external organizations where required.
  • Support program team in proposal write up and project designing

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social science, Research /Monitoring and evaluation or a related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in designing and implementing monitoring, evaluation and learning systems
• Demonstrated ability in leading the monitoring, evaluation and Learning activities.
• Experience in designing survey tools, data collection, statistical analysis, qualitative methodology.
• Experience using statistical software packages or databases. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel in particular.
• Previous experience working in a similar organizational context.
• Experience and understanding of effective dissemination and communication of research/evaluation findings within both internal and external organizational settings.

How to Apply 

Interested candidates should submit their application (detailing their experience along with their CV and cover letter) to https://tabono.co.tz. The role is posted under Careers as ‘MEL Officer’. Your application should be submitted as a single PDF document.

Tabono Consult is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Deadline: 14th October 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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