Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

The Aga Khan University (AKU) invites applications for the following position based in Arusha, Tanzania:

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will develop and maintain an effective M&E system to track resources and outcomes, coordinating evaluations of Community Engagement programs at AKU-COC. She/he will also support program implementation within the COC.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and periodically review and revise an appropriate M&E system to ensure it is effectively adopted.
• Provide relevant and timely M&E information to AKU management and the operations team in a user-friendly format.
• Track and report challenges encountered in the field-by-field teams to management.
• Collect data on all community and COC-based activities implemented by AKU’s team in its operational areas.
• Attend and document meetings, training sessions, and workshops conducted in AKU’s operational area.
• Compile and timely submit high quality monthly, quarterly, annual and other occasional reports. On community initiatives to the AKU Site Director.
• Document both qualitative and quantitative impacts of the program on the people in AKU’s operational area.
• Store and maintain all data collected in the field for future use in reviews and evaluations.
• Identifying divergence from expected results and achievements against set targets at early stages for AKU to use data in a timely manner to guide programmatic decisions.
• Documenting success stories and lesson learnt of the project within the specific reporting period.
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• Support the implementation of various programs and regular training at COC

Professional Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development or a related field with relevant experience.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant applications.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in the successful implementation of monitoring and evaluation in community development and life transformation initiatives.
• Ability to effectively collect, analyse, interpret and use data.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build, develop, and maintain positive working relationships with management and team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and fluency in both English and Swahili.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• A results-oriented personality with a strong ability to track and document results.
• Commitment and desire to engage with communities and support all groups involved in community work.

How to Apply: If you meet the requirements for this position, please send your application package, including an application letter and an updated CV, to hr.tanzania@aku.edu. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further information, please visit http://www.aku.edu

Applications Deadline: August 26^th, 2024