Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice, with a particular emphasis on women and girls, their dignity, and empowerment to lead their communities out of poverty. CARE began working in Tanzania in April 1994, responding to the crisis in Rwanda and the subsequent influx of refugees into the Kagera Region of North-western Tanzania. Over the years, CARE Tanzania developed innovative education, health, microfinance, and environmental programs across most regions of the country. In Tanzania, CARE collaborates with the Government in both mainland and Zanzibar, as well as other stakeholders to transform communities, ensuring financial inclusion and independence, health and nutrition, and climate-smart development resilience, particularly for women and girls.

CARE Tanzania seeks to recruit dynamic qualified Tanzanians to fill four (4) positions to support the Country Office.

POSITION TITLE: Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager

REPORTS TO: Country Director
LOCATION: Dar es salaam

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior MEAL Manager will lead in ensuring a high and consistent standard and quality of M&E is delivered throughout CARE Tanzania's program strategy, in line with CARE Global Vision 2030 Impact Areas and Indicators. The Senior MEAL Manager will support all aspects of MEAL standards and principles and lead/support evidence generation and related analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Develop/review existing MEAL systems and approaches.
• Develop/update Standard Operating Procedures for feedback and accountability.
• Conduct staff and partner capacity gap assessments and organize capacity exchange opportunities.
• Lead the MEAL team and promote teamwork.
• Coordinate review meetings for project achievements.
• Ensure CARE's global indicators are included and tracked for impact measurement.
• Ensure effective use of MEAL data and information in project proposals and reports.
• Ensure continuous monitoring and review of CARE and partner deliverables.
• Develop organizational standardized evidence and data quality assurance checklists.
• Coordinate internal and external Data Quality Assessments.
• Facilitate training for staff and partners on MEAL systems and tools.
• Lead the PIIRS process at the CO level.
• Develop and adapt project-specific M&E tools and templates.
• Ensure proper documentation and dissemination of feedback.
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• Support development of data management systems and responsible data management practices.
• Coordinate project baselines, midterm reviews, and endline evaluations.
• Support knowledge management and documentation of learning.
• Facilitate dissemination of promising practices and lessons learned.
• Conduct regular analysis of data and provide implications for programs/projects.
• Participate in program design and major project reviews.
• Conduct internal MEAL team meetings to share progress and experiences.
• Supervise and guide MEAL staff to ensure high standards of work.
• Promote CARE’s core values and gender equity at the workplace.
• Support resource mobilization efforts with a focus on MEAL components.
• Take responsibility for personal performance and safety.
• Participate in emergency response efforts when required.
• Keep up to date with developments in assigned technical/functional areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in social sciences, development studies, information systems, or project management.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• At least 7 years of MEAL experience, including impact measurement and knowledge management.
• 5 years of experience coordinating/managing complex programs.
• Extensive experience in evidence-based advocacy, policy formulation, and supporting civil society organizations.
• Proven success in project cycle and adaptive management.
• Demonstrable achievements in governance and gender transformation programming.
• Strong technical skills in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.

MODE OF APPLICATIONS:

Only a letter of application and updated CV, including names of at least 3 reputable referees from previous jobs (preferably line managers) with reliable contacts, should be sent by email to Human Resources Department at TZAHumanResourcesDepartment@care.org by CoB, 25th June 2024 at 1700hrs. The applicants should clearly state the job title applied for in the subject line of the email. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity, and diversity. Female and people with disability candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children and vulnerable adults from abuse.