Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager at Community Forests International Tanzania

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Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager at Community Forests International Tanzania August 2024

Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager
See full details here: https://forestsinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2024/08/Monitoring-Evaluation-and-Learning-Manager-Job-Description.pdf
Hours & Term: Full-time (up to 37.5 hr/week) and 1-year annually renewed contract with an indefinite term.
Compensation: A starting salary range of $58,000 – $60,500 negotiable based on experience.

Relocation Benefits
Relocation
flights are provided at the beginning and end of the assignment.
Additional vacation travel of one round-trip flight home and back to the
assignment country per year will be provided. Relocating staff are also
eligible for temporary living expenses at the beginning and / or end of
the assignment when seeking permanent accommodation, and this includes
costs for meals, incidentals, and accommodation for up to twenty (20)
days before departure from the usual country of residence, twenty (20)
days after arrival in the City of Assignment, and twenty (20) days after
returning to the originating country of residence.

Location
In-person
in Zanzibar City, Unguja Island, Tanzania. The position requires
periodic inter-island travel to offices in Wete, Pemba Island, Tanzania

Job Description
Community
Forests International is seeking an analytical and highly organized
Manager to lead the implementation of monitoring, evaluations, and
learning (MEL) frameworks aligned with project objectives alongside our
longstanding Zanzibari partners, Community Forests Pemba. The MEL
Manager will lead the systematic collection, analysis, and
interpretation of data to assess program performance and outcomes in a
Global Affairs Canada funded project. The MEL Manager is directly
responsible for ensuring organizational standards are met by
demonstrating a high degree of transparency, accountability, and
leadership daily throughout the project implementation.

The MEL
Manager will work closely with the Community Forests’ Executive
Directors, Program Director, International Partnership Manager,
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Operations Director, Operation
Managers, and Field Staff to develop, integrate, maintain, and improve
effective MEL processes to achieve results for communities in Zanzibar.
The ideal candidate will be an exceptional communicator who has a
passion for data and takes pride in the transformative efforts achieved
by a well-organized, coordinated, and motivated team.

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Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation, Program Evaluation,
  Statistics, Development Studies, Public Policy, International Relations,
  Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Proficiency in statistical
  analysis and data visualization tools such, and proficiency in digital
  applications including but not limited to Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, with additional fluency in Swahili being a strong asset.
• Demonstrates
  enthusiastic commitment to Community Forests International’s full
  vision and mission including core principles of trust, courage,
  community, and justice.
• Be comfortable working at a computer for
  long periods and effective both with self-directed work and as part of a
  dynamic team of peers from different time zones and cultures.

Experience:

●
7+ years of experience designing and conducting quantitative and
qualitative research in relevant fields and contexts, and strong
analytical skills.
● 5+ years at a senior management level working
within complex or government-funded projects, including those with
budgets over $5 million.
● 3+ years of experience living and working abroad.

Are
you considering applying but feel uncertain about meeting all of the
above criteria? We encourage you to apply! Current employment data
highlights that racialized and visible minorities, persons with
disabilities, and women are less likely to apply to jobs when they do
not feel they meet every qualification of an available position. At
Community Forests International, we emphasize equity in the hiring
process and therefore encourage all prospective applicants to express
their interest.

Alternatively, are you considering applying but
feel you might be overqualified? Please reach out if you have a high
level of experience in organizational leadership, project management, or
business administration, as we would appreciate an opportunity to
explore a role suited to your capacity.

Specific Responsibilities
Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning – 75%
Lead
the implementation of MEL frameworks aligned with organizational goals
and project objectives to support informed data-driven decision-making
throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure the project maintains organizational standards by demonstrating a
  high degree of transparency, accountability, and leadership daily.
• Lead
  the implementation of the Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation
  (RBM&E) Plan by working collaboratively with staff to set up MEL
  processes for the effective collection and tracking of data regarding
  project activities, outputs, and outcomes.
• Work closely with
  Leadership team to provide close close management support to the
  Community Forests’ staff to achieve MEL objectives while supporting
  their professional development through training, mentorship and
  guidance.
• Support management in planning and coordinating the
  most critical action items from week to week including assisting with
  planning, problem-solving and specific project actions across multiple
  teams and geographical locations to achieve project milestones and
  deliverables.
• Conduct regular field visits of project activities
  to collect information and analyze results to make evidence-based
  recommendations for program adaptation and improvements
• Harmonize
  MEL activities across management, operations, and field staff in
  Zanzibar to effectively track project progress and assess outcomes to
  ensure the project is achieving its weekly, monthly, quarterly, and
  yearly targets.
• Provide up-to-date information and analysis to
  inform operation planning and contribute to evidence-based
  decision-making and adaptive management that improves project
  effectiveness.
• As chief author, lead project reporting efforts
  by providing a detailed account and analysis of monitoring and
  evaluation findings, key insights, and progress toward project outcomes.
  Lead the development, integration, and circulation of progress updates,
  and other internal and external MEL documents.
• Design specific
  data collection methods and activities required throughout the project
  implementation in collaboration with staff, partners, and consultants.
  This includes beneficiary/stakeholder surveys, project-specific
  data-collection protocols, establishing baselines, etc…
• Lead
  staff training in data collection methods and technologies used in the
  project and oversee the deployment and utilization of monitoring tools
  such as ‘’Kobo Toolbox’.

Communication and Cohesion 20%

Work
alongside executive leadership in Canada and Zanzibar to continuously
improve information sharing that strengthens trust, team cohesion, and
project delivery, while helping to accelerate toward our goal of
becoming feminist organizations. 

• Co-Lead
  weekly operations meetings with the Canada and Zanzibar teams to
  effectively communicate monitoring and evaluation findings, program
  impact, and relevant insights to assist with planning.
• Organize and lead weekly MEL meetings to ensure the effective planning and implementation of MEL activities and processes.
• Facilitate
  inter-office communication and cohesion on all MEL activities by
  promptly following up meetings/decisions to share clear updates and
  information with relevant staff in Canada, Pemba, and Unguja.
• Clearly
  articulate and regularly champion the high-level objectives and goals
  of the project to keep the project on track. Assist the executive,
  management, and field teams to celebrate milestones/efforts big and
  small that contribute to project impact and organizational mission,
  vision and values.

Organizational and Team Development – 5%
Support executive leadership to create and implement internal improvement strategies

• Provide
  human resource support alongside senior-level managers as needed,
  including the design, planning, and/or facilitation of individual, team,
  and/or self-performance evaluations.
• Provide recommendations to
  executive leadership teams on potential areas for improvements to the
  organization based on observations, interactions, and related experience
  across daily operations at various organizational levels — and if
  requested, assist with implementation of approved recommendations.

Application
Please email your resume and a cover letter with the subject line “Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager” to jobs@forestsinternational.org. If you require any accessibility accommodations for the application process, please reach out.

The deadline for application submission is Sunday, September 1st, 2024 midnight
ADT. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is
hired. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Community
Forests International is committed to diversity in our workplace and
encourages applications from traditionally marginalized groups such as,
but not limited to: racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with
disabilities, and persons from the LGBTQIA2S+ community. We encourage
applicants to self-identify in their cover letter if they are a member
of an underrepresented community (if they are comfortable doing so).