Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability And Learning Officer (MEAL Officer)/Education Project Manager Assistant

WeWorld is looking for one (1) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer (MEAL Officer) for the project “Pamoja Tudumishe Elimu (2023-2026)” in Dar es Salaam.

Duty Station

The MEAL Officer will be based in Dar es Salaam (with travel to the project areas and schools in Kinondoni and Temeke Municipalities and to other areas if requested by the Project Manager).

Reporting

Position reports to: Education Project Manager and ultimately to the Country Representative

Contract Information

• Position/Contract type: Full time – National Employment Contract
• Contract Duration: 10 months (including 3 months as probation period), with possibility of extension
• Starting date: ASAP, September 2025

How to Apply

Send your CV (indicating two references: name, telephone contact and email) and letter of motivation to tz.hr.sele@weworld.it. Please indicate the reference number of the vacancy Ref: TZ/MEAL/25/02 in the subject line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline

06th October 2025. WeWorld reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications is received.

Organisation Description

WeWorld is an Italian independent non-governmental organisation working in Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid projects in 29 countries worldwide, including Italy.

Project Summary

The objective is to improve retention and engagement in a quality primary education for “high risk” and “most at risk” students affected by multiple risk factors in marginalized urban areas in Tanzania.

Key Objectives of the Position

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the MEAL Officer will be responsible for the monitoring and ensuring high quality and timely inputs, and for ensuring that the project maintains its strategic vision and that its activities result in the achievement of its intended outputs in a cost effective and timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Activities Coordinator acts as project focal point for WeWorld’s activities and ensure excellence in implementation of the project activities in terms of impact, reporting, and timeliness.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor in a relevant discipline e.g. related to social sciences, international cooperation, politics and international affairs, statistics, or related disciplines.
• Excellent communication (writing and oral) skills and reporting skills in English
• High proficiency in mobile data collection tools such as KoboToolBox, ODK, Survey123 is mandatory.
• Proven technical skills in monitoring and evaluation and experience with both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis is mandatory.
• Good analytical and writing skills and good capacity to produce high-quality reports in English is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience in developing data collection tools and methodologies is preferred.
• Ability to independently organize work and prioritize tasks but also to work as part of a team.
• Familiarity with IM systems and analysis software (PowerBI, R, Python, Stata etc.) or with any coding language is a plus.
• Computer skills, in particular MS Office, web and social media skills
• Proven leadership skills and excellent social/networking skills, ability to engage with government, private sector and civil society
• Proven organizational skills and ability to manage effectively multiple tasks
• Demonstrates integrity concerning NGO values and ethical standards
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Professional Experience: at least 3 years of experience working in a similar position with local/international organizations including minimum 1 year within M&E/MEAL department.

Assets/Added advantage

• Previous experience in education and child protection projects and community engagement approach.
• Motorbike e/or car driving licence