Vacancy title:
Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant (MEA)

Jobs at:
Eastern Arc Mountains Conservation Endowment Fund (EAMCEF)

Deadline of this Job:
5th November 2018

Duty Station:
Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: 19th October 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

BACKGROUND

The Eastern Arc Mountains Conservation Endowment Fund (EAMCEF) is a Trust Fund that was established as a mechanism to provide sustainable financing for biodiversity conservation in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. The Eastern Arc Mountains Conservation Endowment Fund was originally conceived as a joint initiative of the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, the Inaugural Board of Trustees, the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The Fund aims at providing long- term and reliable funding support to conservation activities related to the promotion of biological diversity, improvement of ecological functions and sustainable use of natural resources in the priority areas of the Eastern Arc Mountains. Major mountain blocks of the Eastern Arc spread over fifteen districts in five regions of Tanzania namely, Tanga (East and West Usambara and Nguu Mountains). Kilimanjaro (South and North Pare Mountains), Morogoro (Udzungwa, Ukaguru, Nguru. Rubeho, Malundwe, Mahenge and Uluguru Mountains), lringa (Udzungwa Mountains) and Dodoma (Rubeho Mountains). Governed by a Board of Trustees, the Fund was officially registered in Tanzania in June 2001 under the Trustees’ Incorporation Act (Cap. 318 R.E 2002) and it operates as a not-for profit Conservation Finance Trust. its day- to-day operations are run by the Endowment Fund Secretariat (EFS). The Fund's Executive Director is the Head of the Secretariat with the main administrative offices located in Morogoro Municipality.

JOB DETAILS:
The Endowment Fund Secretariat is committed to taking exceptional care of the environment of the Eastern Arc Mountains and all stakeholders impacting positively/negatively on its biological resources. This will be possible only if the now vacant positions will be filled by right candidates.

GENERAL PROVISIONS
The following requirements will apply to all the posts now available in the Endowment Fund Secretariat

General Conditions

• Proven ability in writing and speaking both English and Kiswahili. The EAMCEF Head Office in Morogoro Municipality will be the duty station for each of the positions.
  
• All positions are available for both female and male Tanzanian applicants: female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  
• Proven ability in working with a variety of computer programmes especially Microsoft Office applications (MS-Word, Excel. Access, Power Point. E-Mails. Internet, Database Management, etc.)
  
• Ability to work under pressure and for extended hours including working on week - ends and holidays as it may be required from time to time.
  
• Young, energetic, hardworking, versatile and self-motivated.
  
• Obedient, honest, trustful, fast learner. smart and socially active.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or under minimum supervision, effectively supervise and lead others.
  

Terms and Conditions of Employment
A contract of two years will be issued to the successful applicant upon satisfactory performance during the probationary period of the first three months. Depending on the ability to perform the assigned duties. the contract may be renewed at the end of the second year. An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the selected candidate commensurate with professional qualifications and working experience.
Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant (MEA)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting and answerable to the Executive Director, the successful Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant (MEA) will be the principal in-charge of all matters, aspects. activities and functions pertaining to programme monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in the Endowment Fund Secretariat (EFS). The principal duties and responsibilities of the selected Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant (MEA) will include but be not limited to the following,’

• Act as principal and immediate assistant to the Programme Officer
  
• Planning and Communication (POPC) and appropriately assist, back - stop and gap - fill in his/her functions as may be required from time to time.
  
• Assist and coordinate the development of a comprehensive overall monitoring and evaluation framework, toolkits including performance indicators, baselines, targets, milestones and benchmarks for each aspects of the EAMCEF.
  
• Assist to develop and implement a systematic approach to integrate programme defined inputs, indicators and results (Outputs, Outcomes and Impacts).
  
• Assist in the coordination of project evaluations and in capturing best practices emerging from the intervention strategies.
  
• Ensure that the M&E framework is robust and in-line with good practice and provides a strong and objective basis for performance measurement and management:
  
• Assist to compile and coordinate preparation of quarterly, semi-annually and annually programme performance reports:
  
• Assist and facilitate M&E capacity building within the programme beneficiaries and stakeholders.’
  
• Assist and facilitate the training of both BOT and EFS Members in Results Based Management (RBM) both in theory and on-the-job:
  
• Review and assist to build a robust results framework with all outcome level indicators linked to conservation and updated templates for the whole programme cycle of the EAMCEF
  
• Assist in improving the quality of reporting especially for outcome and impact levels:
  
• Assist in building a modern digital information management system allowing realtime portfolio analysis and releasing human resources to technical monitoring.
  
• Carry out any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director, immediate supervisor and other Senior Staff.
  

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Advanced Diploma or First Degree in either Project Planning and Management, Statistics, Planning and Management, Natural Resources Assessment, Economic Planning or Development Studies,’
  
• Formal training in Results Based Management (RBM) and/or Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) will be one of the necessary conditions for selection.
  
• At least 1-year solid experience in M&E with a reputable Organization/Programmer Project:
  
• Ability to present information in logical and convincing manner:
  
• Computer literacy especially competence in MS Excel and Statistical packages and database management.
  
• Experience in strategic planning with good background of reporting and showing results with donors, sponsors, government entities and other key stakeholders.
  
• Proven knowledge, skills and experience in Results Based Management (RBM).