Hand in Hand Eastern Africa-Tanzania (HIHEA TZ) Careers

Join Our Team as a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa-Tanzania (HIHEA TZ) is a dynamic non-governmental organization registered in Tanzania in 2018, committed to empowering society, especially women, through the creation of sustainable enterprises and jobs. As part of the Hand in Hand Global Network, we operate through seven branches across Tanzania, including Moshi, Arusha, Manyara, Dodoma, Iringa, Singida, and Meatu.

Our mission is to work with marginalized communities, fostering economic and social empowerment through a participatory approach. We believe in the power of self-help, providing comprehensive training, skills, and support to individuals, particularly women, enabling them to build and sustain independent, market-based economic activities. This approach directly contributes to improved incomes, enhanced food security, better educational opportunities for children, increased access to healthcare, improved housing, and overall enhanced livelihoods.

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer

Reference Number: HTZ MEL -02/2026

Number of Posts: 1

Job Summary

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer will play a crucial role in monitoring and measuring the impact of our programs and activities. This position involves communicating MEL information, developing effective monitoring tools, conducting data surveys, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, managing structured data, coordinating and following up on field MEL activities, and preparing comprehensive reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

Management of Monitoring and Evaluation Initiatives

• Implementing and reviewing work plans for monitoring and evaluation.
• Developing and implementing robust MEL frameworks, systems, structures, and procedures, including logical frameworks, project performance tracking, indicators, data flow charts, and M&E manuals.
• Conducting baseline surveys, evaluations, and studies as per the program implementation framework for HiH EA (TZ).
• Undertaking MEL activities and initiatives, ensuring data quality, tracking program implementation progress, impact, and outcomes.
• Developing and pre-testing monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Building the capacity of staff in monitoring and evaluation.
• Training enumerators on the use of tools and data collection techniques prior to surveys.
• Performing regular field visits to ensure projects and programs align with their design.
• Undertaking data analysis, interpretation, manipulation, and reporting for internal use and external distribution to partners, donors, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Supporting fundraising and resource mobilization by providing relevant data and information for proposal writing and concept papers.
• Maintaining positive relationships with beneficiaries, local communities, partners, collaborators, government agencies, and other external contacts.
• Compiling and submitting periodic and management reports as prescribed.
• Staying abreast of program changes and progress to advise on and recommend tools and strategies for increased program performance and results.

Data Quality and Documentation Management

• Ensuring compliance with relevant norms, protocols, guidelines, and regulations established by the monitoring and evaluation system.
• Maintaining high-quality standards in all MEL components at HiH EA (TZ).
• Overseeing processes that ensure quality control for data management.
• Ensuring accurate reporting of findings.
• Maintaining proper storage of data and information.
• Carrying out regular data backups.
• Identifying strengths and weaknesses in existing data collection and management systems.
• Proposing solutions to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager and senior management.

Knowledge Sharing and Learning

• Ensuring that MEL frameworks and tools capture and document case studies, best practices, experiences, and lessons learned for internal and external sharing.
• Participating in the dissemination of findings.
• Sharing MEL reports with operations teams, documenting findings, highlighting areas of success, and proposing reviews, experiences, and learning points.
• Coordinating the implementation of adopted best-practice processes.

Other Duties

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal education, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training.

Education and Academic Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• A bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Mathematics and Statistics, Information Management, Project Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or any related field.

Specialized Training and Professional Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• A postgraduate or professional qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation, or Project Planning and Management.
• Statistical data analysis skills using tools such as: Microsoft Excel, SPSS, STATA, or other relevant data analysis tools.

Required Competencies, Abilities, and Skills

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Ability to design monitoring and evaluation tools, surveys, surveillance systems, and evaluations.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Extensive experience in research, surveys, and data management.
• Strong information technology skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with data analysis tools, packages, and Microsoft Office applications.
• A dynamic, innovative, and highly motivated working style.
• Good analytical skills and practical experience in managing structured data.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver with minimal supervision.
• Good planning, organizational, and coordination skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and comply with standards and guidelines.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Team orientation.
• Public relations skills.
• Ability to network and interact easily with people from diverse backgrounds at the local community level.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear and concise reports.

Relevant Work Experience

Applicants should have:

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar position.

Application Process

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit their application by forwarding a cover letter and CV in one PDF file. Applicants must cite the position and reference number in their application.

Applications should be sent to:

Email: careers@handinhandea.or.tz

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted on or before close of business on 09 June 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact and Organization Details

Website: http://handinhandea.or.tz/

Postal Address: P.O. Box 7152, Arusha

Telephone: +255 27 254 7559

Social Media: @HandinHandTZ

Equal Opportunity and Recruitment Disclaimer

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa-Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer. The organization does not charge or accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or when inviting candidates for interviews.