ACDI/VOCA is a global development organization working in over 60 countries around the world. In Tanzania, ACDI/VOCA is implementing the USAID-funded Feed the Future Tanzania Kilimo Tija Activity, which aims to transform the Tanzanian horticulture market system into a more vibrant, competitive, resilient, and inclusive one capable of fueling sustained growth and drawing in new market participants.

ACDI/VOCA believes that all people should have the opportunity to achieve better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities. With diverse partners, ACDI/VOCA empowers people to succeed in the global economy.

Pursuant to its mission, ACDI/VOCA is seeking an experienced and talented professional for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the proper monitoring and evaluation of activities, facilitating learning among project staff, partners, and stakeholders. The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring data collection processes, conducting systematic verification, reviewing data, and ensuring the effectiveness of the Kilimo Tija MEL system and tools in monitoring project activities, outputs, and outcomes based on agreed indicators. Additionally, they will foster both internal and external learning and contribute to evidence-based decision-making.

Location: Zanzibar (1 Post)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the update and implementation of the M&E plan, ensuring the execution of outcome and project evaluations, and other related studies.
• Maintain regular data backups, security, and confidentiality in accordance with ACDI-VOCA and donor requirements.
• Develop M&E work plans and update data collection tools in coordination with the supervisor.
• Regularly collect, compile, and analyze project data to inform progress on targets.
• Support and coordinate fieldwork activities during baseline and end-line surveys, midterm reviews, evaluations, and other project studies.
• Upload data into the LEAP Database and other online data management systems regularly and as directed by management.
• Review all project reports to ensure accurate, relevant, and well-presented information on indicators.
• Facilitate regular reviews, reflections, and feedback sharing with project teams and management to ensure continuous learning and maximum utilization of M&E data for decision-making.
• Build the capacity of the project team on M&E-related issues and provide guidance and technical support in all matters related to data collection, quality assurance, analysis, and presentation.
• Participate in the preparation and update of the annual work plan.
• Develop suitable and innovative solutions and tools for improving project implementation.
• Commit to improving expertise, knowledge, and skills in their area of specialization and be willing to offer technical support in building the capacity of other M&E staff.
• Ensure the quality of data through data verification procedures, including routine Data Quality Assessments (DQA).
• Monitor project activities, outputs, and progress towards anticipated results.
• Participate in the development of standard operating procedures for the M&E processes based on corporate tools and instruments.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in agriculture, social sciences, research and statistics, Project Planning and Management, ICT, Community Development, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project monitoring and evaluation, research, and survey implementation. Experience in monitoring donor-funded projects in areas of youth development, economic growth, and agricultural development is a plus.
• Excellent computer skills, including professional experience using Excel, SPSS, Stata, Power-BI, Tableau, NVivo, and other programs for data analysis and visualization.
• Experience with databases and online/digital data collection systems like ODK and Kobo Collect is a plus.
• Working knowledge of monitoring and evaluation techniques, including qualitative and quantitative data collection approaches.
• Capable of working independently, remotely, and within a diverse multicultural team.
• Excellent team player, able to think and adapt proactively to changing situations.
• Proficient in oral and written Kiswahili and English.

To Apply:

Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to avtanzania@joinav.org no later than January 15, 2024. Candidates should indicate the position for which they are applying in the subject line. Only fully qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer.