Monitoring, Evaluation And Learning Lead at Lutheran World Relief
Job Overview
Monitoring, Evaluation And Learning Lead at Lutheran World Relief
Lutheran World Relief, which is part of Corus International, has been present in Tanzania since 1963. Corus International is the parent of a family of world-class organizations working to deliver the holistic, lasting solutions needed to end extreme poverty once and for all. We are a global leader in international development, with 150 years of combined experience across our brands. Our nonprofit and for-profit subsidiaries include IMA World Health and its fundraising brand Corus World Health, Lutheran World Relief, CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Brands. In Tanzania, Corus operates under IMA World Health. Our more than 800 employees around the globe are experts in their fields and dedicated to helping the world’s most vulnerable people break the cycle of poverty and lead healthy lives. Further details about the organization can be found at: https://corusinternational.org
We are seeking to recruit the following positions for a five-year USDA project that is designed to develop and transform small and medium enterprise (SMEs) poultry value chain into sustainable commercial business in Tanzania. The project will strengthen the feed sector and incorporating climate smart technologies; Improved animal health management practices; Capacity building in agricultural finance services; and strengthen of the extension and service providers.
The position will be based at the project office in Mbeya, Tanzania.
MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING LEAD
Monitoring, Evaluation And Learning Lead
JOB ID- 3563522
Position Summary
Reporting to the Chief of Party, the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Lead will be responsible for executing the approved project MEL Plan (the Evaluation Plan), defining the projects data flow and data management plan, building the system for tracking and monitoring performance indicators using Corus’ 3D database platform, guiding and training technical leads, technology managers and business facilitators on collecting and uploading data into the 3D platform, and ensuring data verification and validation. S/he will manage the project’s MEL activities. This will include guiding the technical direction of the MEL approach and strategy as well as overseeing and coordinating work related to monitoring and evaluation activities of the project. S/he will be responsible for ensuring timely submission of reports to the donor on quarterly and annual performance indicators and highlighting success stories, learnings, and gaps that need addressing as part of collaborating, learning and adapting measures. S/he will actively ensure compliance on all project activities and will provide timely data and reports that will improve performance and effectiveness.
Qualification & Experience
- The ideal candidate should have a master’s degree in social sciences, Economics, Statistics, Agronomy or any other related field.
- Formal accounting certificate demonstrating attainment of top level of accounting skill is required.
- S/he will have eight 8 years of demonstrated experience with progressive experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects at the Tanzania national level.
- In addition, s/he should have demonstrable knowledge of M&E systems (design, implementation, evaluation tools and techniques) as well as ICT / database systems.
- Experience applying M&E to agricultural development projects including application of quantitative and qualitative analysis and evaluation techniques.
- The candidate should have demonstrated experience with USDA or USAID MEL standards and procedures.
- Knowledge and experience with designing and using digital data collection and data visualization tools, e.g. PowerBI, SPSS, etc. is required.
- S/he should have strong communication skills both verbal and written, professional proficiency in English and Swahili.
- The candidate should have ability to live in Mbeya and travel up to 25% of one’s time within Tanzania is required.
Lutheran World Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). For full Job Description and to apply for this position please visit our careers page on our website https://corusinternational.org or follow link below and send your application by November 30, 2024. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
