Monitoring, Evidence and Learning (MEL) Coordinator , HelpAge International

HelpAge International wishes to recruit a Monitoring, Evidence and Learning (MEL) Coordinator based in Dar Es Salaam. Reporting to the Assistant Country Director, you will be responsible for a full range of Monitoring, Evidence and Learning issues.

HelpAge International is a global network of organizations with a vision of a world in which all older people fulfill their potential to lead dignified, active, healthy and secure lives.

In Tanzania HelpAge has been working since 1987, to create a wider understanding and recognition of ageing issues among civil society and the government by supporting a strong movement of older people through actions that empower them, by facilitating their interaction with government and access to resources and by seeking to mainstream ageing issues into the country's development agenda.

A summary of the job purpose and person specification is indicated below. We encourage you to read the full job description and the required competencies at the Website Link below, Jobs section.

Job purpose

To ensure the development and implementation of organisation-wide monitoring and impact assessment framework in relation to programming and advocacy objectives contained in HelpAge'sStrategic Targets and to our major audiences and donors to meet contractual obligations for reporting and overall accountability.

Required Competencies

A Bachelor's degree in Social Science from a recognised University or equivalent professional qualification

Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in project management, monitoring, evidence and learning

Competence in the use of computer application packages, word, excel and others, knowledge of, and experience in use of major statistical packages/systems

Ability to effectively guide programmes during planning, implementation and evaluation effective ways of evidence gathering, analysis and reporting

Ability to develop appropriate evidence gathering processes and tools

Experience in qualitative and quantitative data analysis and reporting

Communication and reporting skills (verbal and written)

A team player in a cross-cultural environ me t

Fluency in Kiswahili and English

Application Instructions:

If you believe you satisfy the above requirements, send your Application including a cover letter stating how your competencies and experiences match the job requirements and your CV of not more than 3 pages by email, summarizing 'your key achievements to:

ssjmoo@helpagetz.org or haitz@helpagetz.org

Applications should be sent before 11th July, 013

HelpAge International is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.