Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer

Médecins du Monde is seeking a dedicated Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer (MEAL Officer) to join its program in Tanzania. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality, accountability, and effectiveness of our humanitarian health initiatives.

Job Overview

• Organization: Médecins du Monde (MdM)
• Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer
• Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• Contract Type: Fixed term
• Contract Duration: Four months
• Gross Salary: TZS 2,013,809 per month (based on organization's salary scale)
• Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
• Application Deadline: August 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

About Médecins du Monde (MdM)

Médecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organization committed to providing medical care to vulnerable populations globally. Driven by the voluntary engagement of healthcare professionals and experts, MdM implements impactful health projects, fostering strong collaborative relationships with the communities it serves. MdM has been active in Tanzania since 1992, evolving its focus from HIV/AIDS and community health to harm reduction services for people who use drugs. The organization continues to expand its reach, supporting sexual and reproductive health services and working in partnership with local entities.

CUTTS Hep C Project

In collaboration with leading institutions and local organizations, MdM is implementing the CUTTS Hep C project to support Tanzania’s hepatitis eradication efforts. The project focuses on:

• Introducing cost-effective hepatitis C virus prevention tools.
• Creating accessible hepatitis C care models for people who inject drugs.
• Providing evidence to inform national policy.
• Supporting communities of people who inject drugs through meaningful involvement and community-led monitoring.

MdM Tanzania also provides harm reduction technical assistance in Rwanda through the TUBITEHO project.

MdM's Future Strategy Includes:

• Expanding harm reduction initiatives.
• Strengthening harm reduction technical assistance capacity.
• Expanding sexual and reproductive health and rights interventions.
• Improving emergency response capabilities.

Reporting and Functional Relationships

The MEAL Officer reports directly to the Medical Coordinator and maintains functional relationships with project coordinators and managers within the Tanzania mission.

Overall Objective of the Position

The MEAL Officer will develop, implement, and maintain a robust monitoring and evaluation system to ensure the quality, accountability, and effectiveness of MdM programs in Tanzania. This role is vital for generating reliable data that informs programmatic decisions, supports continuous improvement, demonstrates program impact, and ensures alignment with MdM's mission and donor requirements.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Monitoring and Evaluation Systems and Implementation

• Develop and maintain project-specific M&E frameworks, including logical frameworks, indicators, and data-collection tools.
• Ensure M&E systems align with donor requirements and organizational standards.
• Monitor and analyze program data to track progress against targets.
• Develop M&E guidelines for a sustainable system, with support from headquarters and the program team.

Data Collection and Analysis

• Coordinate regular data collection, verification, and analysis.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Implement appropriate reporting tools, formats, and systems.
• Conduct field visits to verify data quality and implement corrective measures.
• Ensure data protection and confidentiality.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare timely and accurate M&E reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage a secure central filing system for project-related information.
• Document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices in collaboration with field teams and partners.

Capacity Building

• Train project staff and partners on M&E tools, methodologies, and data-quality assurance.
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• Provide ongoing technical support to field teams and partners.

Learning and Accountability

• Facilitate learning reviews and reflection sessions to improve program design and delivery.
• Support the development of feedback mechanisms for community engagement and accountability.

Collaboration and Coordination

• Work closely with coordinators, program managers, field staff, and external evaluators.
• Liaise with donors and partners on M&E matters.
• Represent MdM at M&E-related meetings and workshops.

CUTTS Hep C Research Project Responsibilities

• Monitor data entry in REDCap according to protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Provide data extracts for analysis by the operations team.
• Support study sites during data entry and respond to queries.
• Review data quality, identify and resolve data queries, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Act as a bridge between REDCap and Monitool using REDCap data.
• Participate in quarterly site-monitoring visits.
• Complete study-monitoring checklists to ensure compliance with protocols, SOPs, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

The MEAL Officer may be assigned additional duties by their supervisor or management.

Required Profile

Educational Background

Candidates must possess:

• A degree or diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Management, Public Health, or a related field.

Professional Experience

Candidates must have:

• A minimum of two years of experience in monitoring and evaluation.
• At least three years of experience working on development projects with international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) or non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

The following will be considered added advantages:

• Experience working with key populations.
• Experience in research data management or health research.
• Experience using REDCap or similar databases.
• Basic knowledge of research protocols, standard operating procedures, and Good Clinical Practice.

Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and perform effectively under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Team spirit and strong motivational skills.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and monitor activities.
• Accuracy and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in data-management software and databases.

Conditions of Employment

• Contract Type: Fixed term
• Duration: Four months
• Location: Dar es Salaam
• Gross Salary: TZS 2,013,809 per month
• Benefits: Private health insurance, 13th-month salary, food allowance, and transport allowance
• Working Hours: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents via email:

• An updated curriculum vitae (CV).
• A motivation letter.
• Reference details.
• Academic certificates.
• Other relevant supporting documents.

Applications should be emailed to hr.tanzania@medecinsdumonde.net with the subject line: MEAL OFFICER.

Application Deadline: August 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Reference details must be included for the application to be valid. Applicants must clearly state the position for which they are applying and attach all required documents. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Médecins du Monde does not reimburse transportation or food expenses for interviews or tests.

Recruitment Fraud Notice

Médecins du Monde does not charge fees at any stage of its recruitment process. All applications are free, and no individual should request payment or compensation from a candidate during recruitment.