Job Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is an International Non-Governmental Organization working in 40 countries, responding to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.

With funding from donor governments, institutions, companies and individual supporters we strive to support people meet their basic rights with dignity and to be protected. In Tanzania, the IRC supports refugees and Tanzanian people in- and – out of camps with education, health and protection services.

If you are Tanzanian, with excellent strategic vision, professional skills, an understanding and leadership experience in humanitarian or development work with a cutting edge outlook, willingness to take action to have a positive impact for the clients we serve, then please consider applying for this position:

This position is responsible on implementing all M&E related assignments and of the IRC Health program. The primary purpose of the position is for direct implementation of the Health M&E related activities, generate reports from the given data and share data to immediate supervisor according to the IRC protocol. The Health M&E Officer assumes the responsibilities given under the purpose and undertakes her/his regular tasks in accordance with a well-defined framework of policies and procedures under the immediate supervision.

The position holder will facilitate collaboration and working closely with other M&E staff and program staff within IRC in creating and maintaining a robust M&E system of the Tanzania country programs.

• Conduct data quality checks
• Conduct data analysis to inform organizational activity trends
• Assist in printing and disbursement of data collection tools and proper storage of data collection tools
• Participate in design of data collection tools
• Protect confidentiality of records and information used during data entry
• Prepare complete and high quality reports ensuring quality data from Health are effectively tracked
• Conducting monitoring visits and ensures all data are collected and ensure the use of data collection tools.
• Ensure that all data collected obeys quality standard for Health program 
• Entering data in Health database and providing quality reports weekly and monthly.
• Ensure that key indicators are tracked on a consistent basis and in consistent manner across Health centers/units
• Conducting data Verification in across Health centers/units
• Ensure data cleaning in Health  database and quality of information provided from database
• Prepare one page summaries  describing  each Health unit key  activities, and outcomes
• Work with PSN & Health M&E Manager in conducting Health assessments as well as identifying gaps in Health program.
• Establish and enforce quality standards and processes for data and information generated from the Health program.
• Ensure implementation of programs aligned to the IRC MfA standards as outlined in M&E plan, and M&E work plan
• Follow and abide to the reporting calendar and ensure timely submission of IRC and donor indicator data.
• Ensure client feedback are regularly captured through feedback logbook.
• Work closely with M&E Manager in strengthening the IRC Tanzania country program M&E system and roll out comprehensive M&E plans with corresponding data collection and analysis tools aligned with agreed work plans, the log frame, and performance indicators.
• Participate in monthly program review meetings
• Participate in designing and implementation of the different internal surveys, research, and evaluations

Common Duties

• Attend and participate in trainings identified/organized by your supervisor.
• Follow any new procedures and guidelines designated in circulars from Country Director.
• Report any violations of IRC’s three core values (Integrity, Service and Accountability) as per IRC WAY reporting mechanism. The reporting of violations is an obligation on the part of all staff members.
• Assist where necessary in undertaking activities that aim to prevent the occurrence of sexual abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries by IRC and other humanitarian workers.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in social sciences, statistics, or related fields with at least 1 year of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation related assignments.
• knowledge of M&E and application of its tools, and systems
• Experience in Development of data collection tools
• Data analysis using SPSS or any other software
• Microsoft Office application
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment and diplomatically manage colleague relationships.  
• Work productively in a team environment and ability to meet unexpected demands
• Attention to details and ability to set priorities