As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.
The Natural Resources Stewardship Programme (NatuReS) enables private-public-civil society partnerships to sustainably manage the natural resources they need for improved livelihoods and continued economic development. The programme component in Tanzania works towards safeguarding jobs and investments by addressing water security reducing risks to natural resources and currently facilitates and advises on two main types of partnerships: (a) Stewardship Partnership with Tanzania Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) and (b) two catchment partnerships under the Sustainable Water Management (SUWAMA) in the Kilimanjaro region.
NatuReS is currently looking to fill the positions of Junior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Fixed term contract
Responsibilities
The Junior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist provides support for
- the component manager and other experts for whom the performs technical tasks
- coordinating project activities
- carrying out specific research tasks which are required for planning the implementation of the project
- carrying out specific tasks in connection with knowledge management for the project ▪ the component manager in carrying out project activities
Tasks Coordination and monitoring
The Junior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
- puts together an overview of project activities, deadlines etc. and presents this regularly at team meetings
- supports project monitoring and updates information on project progress, documents and reports regularly on the status of results
- support M&E expert in HQ to ensure the filing processes into the M&E systems
- assists with recording and documenting the results of all activities
- keeps track and report on program progress and provides mentorship/technical support to partners in the project
- ensures data quality standards are applied and procedures are followed
- assists with planning, coordinating and documenting meetings, workshops, seminars and other project activities with a focus on technical aspects
- assists short-term experts assigned to projects/programmes in completing their tasks
Research
The Junior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in consultation with the manager or expert, prepares and carries out qualitative research projects (developing survey instruments, field trials, training field staff, organisational preparation in the field, collecting and analysing data)
Knowledge management
The Junior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
- assists in drawing up reports and translations
- establishes a project database
- assists in communicating, updating and collecting information on technical reports and surveys implemented within the project
- organises and updates project documentation, the filing systems and the project library
General obligations
The Junior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
- is familiar with GIZ planning, implementation and reporting procedures and their changes
- is familiar with other programme components and GIZ-assisted measures, concepts and status of implementation and knows the corresponding experts and staff
- represents the interest of the GIZ-assisted measure and always acts on its behalf
- carries out important tasks for the project/programme, even if these are not explicitly cited in the job description
Other duties/additional tasks
The Junior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
- assists other experts, if necessary as translator
- performs other duties and tasks at the request of management
Required qualifications, competences and experience Qualifications
- BA or similar in Environmental Studies or in an area that is related to the project objectives
Professional experience
- initial experience with international organisations on data management and M&E work
Other knowledge, additional competences
- Good team player with the ability to work with colleagues from other project countries and HQ to streamline the M&E focus
- Good knowledge of programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation techniques and practices
- Good communication skills and strong statistical skills
- good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office, Access or other database programme)
- good knowledge of English language
- experience of project management and research experience in an area related to the project’s/programme’s requirements is desirable
- willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
Applications:
Interested candidates should send their letter of application together with the CV and copies of academic certificates by email to hr.giz-tanzania@giz.de.
For the position of Junior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist please use the subject line ‘Junior M&E Specialist’.
For the position of Junior Communication Specialist please use the subject line ‘Junior Communication Specialist’.
Closing date for submission of applications: 09.02.2022 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
GIZ Tanzania is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their gender, origin, religion/belief, disability, or any other minority group.
