Reporting Structure

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Job Requirements

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Main Duties

Job Description

• The MEL officer will play a critical role in supporting the Shule Bora programme’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning efforts under the direct supervision of the MEL Lead. This position will focus on ensuring the accurate and timely collection, verification and reporting of data.
• The MEL officer will be responsible for supporting the operationalisation of a robust MEL framework and ensuring data is systematically used to inform decision-making, enhance programme effectiveness and generate evidence-based learning. This includes contributing to the development and maintenance of a Shule Bora Integrated database system (Dashboard) for real-time monitoring and working closely with government partners to improve data quality and reporting systems. The role will also oversee data quality assurance activities, capacity building for stakeholders and the preparation of high-quality performance reports.

The following are the specific technical responsibilities of the MEL Officer:
Core Technical Responsibilities

• Planning and MEL system support:
• Support the MEL Lead in implementing a comprehensive MEL framework aligned with programme goals and donor requirements.
• Keep up to date on indicators, indicator definitions and data collection tools of the programme, and ensure planned activities by each technical/output lead align with the Logframe and roadmap priorities.
• Ensure that data collection and monitoring processes are aligned with the three Shule Bora outcome areas and Education Programme for Results performance indicators.
• Data Quality Assurance:
• Conduct regular data quality audits and verification exercises to ensure high data accuracy and consistency.
• Implement data quality control measures for programme staff and implementing partners, including government counterparts.
• Learning and Knowledge Management:
• In collaboration with the Communication and Knowledge Management officer, contribute to the development and implementation of a learning agenda to promote evidence-based decision-making across the programme.
• Document and share lessons learned, best practices and success stories to inform programme improvements.
• MEL Capacity Building:
• Support the design and delivery of capacity-building sessions on MEL best practices for programme staff, implementing partners and government stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance to stakeholders to strengthen their data management, use and reporting skills.
• Reporting and Communication:
• Assist the MEL Lead in preparing high-quality performance and monitoring reports, including Quarterly Progress Report, progress reports, the Government’s annual Education Sector Performance Report (ESPR) and Annual Review.
• Ensure all reports are data-driven and provide actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including government counterparts, partners and donor, to ensure smooth data sharing and collaboration.
• Represent the MEL team in relevant meetings, discussions, workshops and other activities as assigned by the MEL Lead.

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Other Requirements

Candidate Specification
Education

• Degree in International Development, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Education, International Relations or other relevant field or higher.
• Formal training in data analysis or project management
• Significant relevant field-based M&E experience, including significant time in monitoring and evaluation for Education projects, and research experience is an asset.

Essential Competencies And Experience

• Proficient and ability to use cost-effective and online applications for mobile data collection and data management (e.g., KOBO Toolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO).
• Ability to manage and clean large datasets using Excel, SPSS, STATA, or R.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Power BI to design interactive dashboards, connect to multiple data sources, automate updates and present complex data in user-friendly visual formats tailored to various audiences, including program teams, donor and government stakeholders.
• This position requires high computer literacy with a full knowledge of office applications, i.e MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and Internet.
• Experience with rights-based participatory MEL approaches, including social audits.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
• Deep understanding of the educational context in Tanzania
• Previous experience of working within the constraints of government systems in Tanzania
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage own time for maximum efficiency
• Excellent strategic thinking, planning and communication skills
• Excellent spoken and written English and Kiswahili
• Willingness to be pro-active, responsive and flexible to the changing requirements of the project
• A team player with experience of working within team hierarchies and towards the common vision of a programme
• Strong ability to foster and build networks and maintain diplomatic relations with different stakeholders.

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Location : Tanzania: dodoma Dodoma
Industry :Consultancy
Company : Mott MacDonald