Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) - Productive Social Safety Net (PSSN) Programme

The Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) is dedicated to implementing the Productive Social Safety Net (PSSN) Programme. This initiative aims to significantly increase income, consumption, and resilience among targeted households, while concurrently enhancing human capital development for children. The program employs various interventions designed to boost household income and livelihood prospects, alongside improving overall consumption levels.

The Executive Director of TASAF is seeking applications from qualified individuals to fill the vacant position of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (1 Post).

Detailed Job Description and Qualifications

The comprehensive job description and required qualifications for this role are available on the TASAF website: www.tasaf.go.tz

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (MEL Officer)

Basic Functions:

To provide essential support to the MEL Manager in executing Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) activities for the Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in tracking established control measures for operations to ensure the timely implementation of projects.
• Engage in the supervision of all evaluation studies.
• Identify technical support needs for monitoring implemented interventions at both Regional and Project Area Authorities (PAAs) levels.
• Compare the quantity and quality of observed changes and the levels of implementation at PAAs over time.
• Contribute to documenting best practices for the effective implementation of the Project.
• Assess and compile capacity-building requirements, ensuring the availability of necessary training materials and support for effective monitoring by regions and PAAs.
• On a quarterly basis, track activity implementation and report on indicator performance using the Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTT) and PSSN MIS.
• Participate in the compilation of the organization's Annual Plans and Budgets.
• Engage in the preparation of the annual MEL implementation plan and budgets.
• Contribute to the preparation of the Project Implementation Completion Report (ICR).
• Track management decisions and directives to ensure continuous learning and improvement.
• Prepare progress reports on monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities, including summarizing reports with visuals for Management and other stakeholders.
• Conduct performance appraisals for MEL Assistant Officers and TASAF Monitoring Officers.
• Perform any other official duties as assigned by the MEL Manager.

Qualifications:

• A first Degree or equivalent qualification in Economics, Statistics, Sociology, or Monitoring and Evaluation from a recognized university.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the Public and/or Private Sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), Stata, or Power BI.
• Postgraduate training in Development Evaluation is considered an added advantage.
• Must be advanced in computer literacy.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to supervise, train, and coach staff in relevant skills.
• Be self-motivated with a high level of integrity and confidentiality.

Key Performance Measures:

• Number of Project progress reports prepared on time.
• Annual plans and budgets prepared in a timely manner.
• Actions taken on identified and reported monitoring and evaluation issues.
• Number of consolidated reports prepared as inputs to quarterly and annual reports on time.
• Number of compiled best practices for documentation.

Terms of Employment:

• Duration of Contract: Four (4) years, renewable based on performance.
• Duty Station: TASAF Head Office, Dodoma.
• Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Manager (MEL Manager).
• Staff Under Supervision: MEL Assistant Officers and TASAF Monitoring Officers.
• Appointing Authority: Executive Director.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to submit their applications, including certified copies of Academic certificates, Birth certificate, a Cover letter, and a Curriculum Vitae (CV) to either of the following addresses:

Hard Copy Applications:
The Executive Director,
Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF),
PSSSF Kambarage Tower, 1 Kambarage Street,
41104 Tambukareli, Dodoma.
P.O. Box 2719, DODOMA.

Electronic Applications (PDF Format):
hr@tasaf.go.tz

Please note that applications submitted through methods other than those specified above will not be considered.

Deadline for Applications:

7th May 2026.