Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 22 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
M&E Specific Responsibilities

The role of the M&E Coordinator will be to:
• Designs project M&E system, guidelines and tools for efficient data collection and analysis; and assist staff in understating M&E guidelines and procedures.
• Conduct a thorough revision of the M&E framework and log frame for improvements to all tools and processes within the M&E system.
• Facilitates efficient data collection, analysis and reporting using statistical applications to generate strategic information and make recommendations to the project management team.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative biophysical and socio-economic surveys with beneficiaries and potential beneficiary communities
• Ensure routine monitoring and evaluation of project indicators and Provide regular detailed progress reports to the GRA-TZ director, GRA-USA and WeForest.
• Supports strategic partners in preparation of the M&E budget, developing work plans and sound M&E systems.
• Assist project manager in other tasks as needed (developing grant applications, ensure clear, efficient and timely communication and reporting in respect to the programmatic, administrative and financial needs of the project, record received data and maintain updates database, compile project reports conceptualize learnings).

Terms & Conditions

Contract type: Renewable contract initially for 1 (one) year

Position: Full-time contract, based in Butiama or Musoma
Hours of Work: Full-time, working a minimum of 8 hours per day. Hours will however vary depending on project needs and flexibility is essential.
Reporting line: M&E Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Project Manager and report to her and the GRA-TZ Country Director.
Package: Competitive package for a small NGO, with remuneration based on experience

Expected Deliverables
• Expected deliverables and respective timelines will be agreed upon during the first month on board

Required Attributes
• Focused, disciplined and determined
• Structured, self-initiator and analytic mindset
• Innovative and collaborative
• Patient and flexible, particularly in cross-cultural environments
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ready to work with farmers
• Transparent and accountable
• Willingness to keep flexible work hours
• Honesty with integrity
• Belief in GRA’s mission and vision
• Can work independently & pro-actively

Qualifications and other requirements:
1. Education
• A Master degree, or equivalent experience, in Natural Resources Management, Forestry, Ecology, Bio-engineering, Quantitative/Qualitative Research Methods, Statistics, Remote sensing or other relevant field

1. Experience
A minimum of 3 years’ M&E experience working in relevant sector with smallholder farmers in Tanzania
• Experience in developing logical frameworks (log frames), work plans, clear indicators, milestones and targets
• Experience with biophysical data collection (e.g. forest structure & vegetation assessments) and socio-economic data collection (e.g. household surveys)
• Experience with digital data collections tools (e.g. Kobo Collect, GIS Cloud)
• Computer literate and proficient in use of Windows Office (especially Excel,Word & Powerpoint) Experience in handling and manipulating spatial data & GIS software (e.g. QGIS, ArcGIS)
• Experience with designing data collection campaigns (sampling design, sample size, protocol/ survey development)
• Experience with dataset cleaning & quality control
• Experience with data processing (analysis, producing graphs & reports)
• Demonstrable skills in coordinating, training, reporting and communicating
• Experience with (statistical) data analysis methods and software (e.g. SPSS, R) is a plus

1. Language requirements
• Fluent in English and Swahili (both speaking and writing). This position involves working with a wide range of people within the institution, local communities, local and international partners, including technical and nontechnical colleagues.

1. Other requirements
• In possession of a driving license, experience with driving motorbikes and other vehicles is considered a plus
• Flexible in terms of traveling and living conditions


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
All applications should be submitted together with the most recent Curriculum Vitae (resume), three names of reputable referees, day-time telephone number, e-mail address. Send by email to GRA-TZ Country Director: madaraka.nyerere@gmail.com 
Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Deadline is: position will remain open until filled
Start date: as soon as possible


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