Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

About COCODA TANZANIA

COCODA TANZANIA, a non-governmental organization, is registered to operate within Tanzania mainland under the registration number 00NGO/R1/00961. Formerly recognized as the Community Concern of Orphans and Development Association (COCODA), the organization is deeply committed to creating positive changes in vulnerable communities. With our headquarters nestled in the vibrant Njombe region, we have cultivated a wealth of grassroots-level experience, catering to the diverse needs of both urban and rural populations. Currently, our sphere of influence extends across the Njombe and Mtwara regions, with ambitious plans to expand our footprint nationwide.

Overall Purpose of the Role

The incumbent will provide comprehensive technical support in planning and executing Monitoring and Evaluation activities essential for implementing community interventions targeting HIV prevention, care, treatment, and related services at High-Risk Populations. Collaborating closely with EpiC regional teams, Health Management Teams at district and regional levels, healthcare providers, Civil Society Organizations, and other stakeholders, they will ensure the effective implementation of high-quality programs.

Main Responsibilities

• Work with the project team to design and implement Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems for collecting, managing, and disseminating data, reporting progress towards program objectives.
• Ensure timely availability of routinely collected data presented in user-friendly formats for program monitoring.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on all indicators for both donor and organizational purposes.
• Conduct regular data quality assessments and joint supportive supervision with Regional and Council Health Management Teams (R/CHMT) to maintain the highest standards of program data quality.
• Maintain security of data tools, ensuring confidentiality of records and data.
• Evaluate system performance and suggest improvements in software, hardware, and data storage.
• Track referral forms and verify completed referrals and linkage outcomes through facility registers and databases.
• Develop and implement procedures for effective data management, formulate techniques for quality data collection, establish data sharing rules, and support others in utilizing data systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in health informatics, social sciences, Computer science, Information Technology or statistics.
• Proficiency in data analysis, interpretation, presentation, report writing and dissemination.
• Over 3 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing health monitoring and evaluation, with a preference for HIV/AIDS epidemiological experience.
• Experience in primary collection of clinical data, form design, data collection instruments, and analysis.
• Familiarity with MOHCDGEC/PEPFAR data systems including DHIS (HMIS Tanzania), CTC2 Database, INFOLINK, and DATIM.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Access and Excel, and one or more statistical analysis packages (SAS, SPSS, STATA).
• Experience in using mobile data collection tools e.g Kobotoolbox, ODK, google form etc
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools e.g Excel, Tableau, Power BI etc
• Excellent communication skills in English and Swahili. Strong leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

This is a Full-time Job. Candidates are required to mention the ‘Position Title’ on the subject line of the e-mail. All applicants MUST attach cover letter and their updated Curriculum Vitae with copies of academic certificates as supporting documents to their applications. All applications should be submitted not later than 16:00 Pm on 15th May 2025 by email, to:
Human Resource Manager,
COCODA Tanzania,
P.O. Box 712, Njombe.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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