Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer at Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation (ZMBF)

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer at Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation (ZMBF)

Position: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer

Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation (ZMBF)

The Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation (ZMBF) is a Non-Governmental Organization  (NGO) founded by H.E Mariam H. Mwinyi the First Lady of Zanzibar, and Chairperson of  the Board of Trustees of ZMBF. The Foundation was duly registered in July 2021 under  the Societies Act No 6 of 1995. The ZMBF aims to complement the Revolutionary  Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ) efforts towards attaining quality life for all Zanzibaris.  With a major focus on socioeconomic development, public health improvement, and  gender-based violence elimination for women, youth, and children. 

The ZMBF’s Vision and Mission can only be achieved through an empowered workforce one that  is motivated, committed to growth and integrity, and driven to pursue excellence in execution.  To this end, ZMBF is seeking innovative, self-driven, dynamic, and competent qualified  candidates to fill the following  vacancy

Position Title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer

Reports to: Strategic Information Manager  

Department: Strategic Information Department  

Duty Station: Head Office -Zanzibar 

Overall Purpose of the Job: 

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer will support the effective  implementation of the Projects through strong monitoring systems, data management, and  learning processes. The MEL Officer will work closely with the Strategic Information Manager,  Program Coordinator, and field teams to ensure accurate data collection, performance tracking,  documentation of project outcomes, and continuous learning. This position ensures that  interventions are evidence-driven and that project decisions are informed by reliable data and  community feedback. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities  

Monitoring and Data Collection

• Develop, update, and implement project monitoring tools and data collection systems.
• Collect, verify, and analyze field data on seaweed production, processing, income, and  beneficiary participation.
• Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites to assess progress and data quality.
• Ensure field teams adhere to data collection protocols and ethical standards.

Data Management and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date databases for all project indicators.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual MEL reports for internal and external  stakeholders.
• Identify gaps or inconsistencies in field data and support corrective actions.
• Prepare visualizations (charts, dashboards) to communicate project performance clearly.

Learning, Documentation, and Knowledge Sharing

• Document success stories, lessons learned, challenges, and best practices.
• Facilitate reflection sessions with field teams to inform adaptive project management.
• Support learning events, reviews, and community feedback forums.
• Promote knowledge-sharing across departments and with partners.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Track program implementation against planned targets and quality benchmarks.
• Ensure activities follow established MEL frameworks, donor requirements, and  organizational standards.
• Conduct data quality assessments and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor compliance with quality standards in seaweed farming, processing, and value  addition.

Capacity Building

• Train field officers, community leaders, and cooperatives on data collection and MEL  tools.
• Strengthen the capacity of community groups in basic recordkeeping and monitoring of  production and sales.
• Mentor stakeholders on using data for decision-making and business improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Support coordination with local leaders, government departments, cooperatives, and  market actors on MEL-related activities
• Represent the organization in meetings related to monitoring, evaluation, research, and  learning.
• Share MEL insights with stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and project impact.

Administrative and Logistical Support

• Assist in developing activity plans, MEL budgets, and field requisitions.
• Maintain organized documentation, including attendance sheets, training records, and  verification forms.
• Support logistics for MEL-related trainings, surveys, and field assessments.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Social Sciences,  Community Development, Marine Science, Agriculture, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in MEL or field-level project implementation, ideally in  livelihoods, enterprise development, or community-based programs.
• Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data using tools such as MS Excel,  KoboCollect, ODK, or similar platforms.
• Strong facilitation, mobilization, and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear reports and manage project databases.
• Willingness to travel frequently to rural and coastal communities.

Mode of Application: 

Applicants are requested to submit a formal application accompanied by a detailed curriculum  vitae, photocopies of academic and other relevant certificates, and the names and contact details  of three referees to: r[email protected] 

Applicants are requested to clearly state the position for which they are applying in the subject  line of their email. All supporting documentation should be consolidated into a single PDF file. 

The deadline for the application is 31st December 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be  contacted. 

ZMBF is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. ZMBF is committed to principles  of safeguarding in the workplace and will not tolerate any form of abuse, wherever it occurs or  whoever is responsible.