Monitoring Research and Evaluation Advisor

Plan is an international development Organization whose mission is to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of deprived children through a process that unites people across cultures and adds meaning and value to their lives. Plan has been working Tanzania since 1991, supporting children and communities to gain better access to health, education, water, sanitation and hygiene livelihoods and protection through five Country Programs. Plan works with children, their families and communities to implement programme at grass roots level.
Addressing stunting in Tanzania Early (ASTUTE) programme is a 5 year initiative funded by DFID which aims to reduce stunting 5 regions across Tanzania, using a multi-sectoral approach.

Job summary: The position holder will be responsible for IP mapping, registration and joint work planning, national, regional and district targets need to be set for nutrition. Translating SUN targets need into sub-national levels as well as targeting exercise based on food security and nutrition data from regions and districts.

Job requirements:

Technical Oversight for all monitoring, research and evaluation activities
Lead overall monitoring , research and evaluation strategy for a multi sectoral nutrition program.
Provide regular guidance to program staff on M & E/research activities;
Coordinate and provide guidance on the implementation of relevant evidence base and technical resources and guidance documents for implementation of the program;
Remain up to date on global recommendations for M & E in nutrition while integrating appropriate recommendations into programming efforts;
As needed, develop or provide guidance on the development of strategies, tools and resources that can improve implementation of nutrition activities at decentralized levels;
Advocate for integrated nutrition M& E into national guidelines and resources as needed to achieve optimal program outcomes.
Lead Log Frame with DFID project log frame indicators, proposed performance indicators and targets as well as Tanzania national required indicators
Coordinate baseline, midterm and end line data and data sources.
Contribute to the measurement of behavior change proposed methods and activities
Develop mechanisms to collect, analyze and feedback relevant nutrition data from the District Councils.
Co-lead the nutrition learning agenda and potential operations research.
Support Coordination of M& E Activities across Regions/District/Councils
Work closely with the Chief of Party, Senior Multi sectoral Nutrition Advisor and other advisors to understand current programming progress;
Regularly coordinate with the other advisors to integrate M & E throughout the program;
Ensure that program results and targets remain on track across all key areas of the program as needed;
As needed, develop or provide guidance on the development of tools and resources that can improve implementation of M & E activities.'
Support Monitoring and Evaluation and Behavior and Social Change Strategy (BSCS) Activities
Lead the development of M&E tools to ensure nutrition activities are properly tracked;
Regularly review program outputs to ensure progress towards meeting nutrition objectives;
Provide guidance into evaluation tools and protocols;
Work closely with program advisors and consultants to ensure activities are meeting proposed targets;
Provide inputs into relevant M & E tools for tracking nutrition at the Region and District/Council levels with local government authorities (LGA).

Other Duties

Comply with all relevant Plan Tanzania policies and standard procedures;
Promote a strong team environment by contributing ideas, listening to others and willingly take on tasks that fall outside of this job description as directed by an employee with the appropriate delegation;
Work constructively with colleagues in other departments to promote the objectives of the organization;
Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to gender equality and diversity; .
Promote a safe and secure work environment; fostering a safety and security culture and ensure compliance with Plan Tanzania safety and security policies and procedures.

Qualifications:
Over 10 years experience managing or providing technical support to M & E interventions programs.
Experience working with nutrition and ideally WASH, early childhood development, family planning and agriculture.
Post-graduate education in research, monitoring and evaluation, public health, nutrition or related field;
Demonstrated experience in management of large-scale M&E programs
Ability to-work effectively and engage with government health systems, processes and delivery models in developing countries;
Demonstrated experience with qualitative and quantitative research skills;
Proven capacity in operations research and/or implementation research;
Preferable experience in development and managing a learning agenda;
Familiarity and understanding of DFID rules and re9,ulations and standard operating procedures;
Fluent oral and strong analytical communication skills in English; .
Written English communication skills required.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CHILD PROTECTION

Plan Tanzania is a child centered organization. Protecting the rights of the children is of paramount interest to us. Subsequently, all shortlisted candidates will undergo a police vetting check for criminal offences particularly relating to any type of child abuse. The successful candidate will be required to sign and adhere to the Plan Tanzania child protection policy.. .
REMUNERATION
The above positions carry attractive remuneration as per Plan Tanzania salary structure and incentive package.

Plan Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer. Interested and qualified Tanzanians are invited to send their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, certificate copies of relevant education and professional qualifications together with names of three referees, and their contact. Please note that Plan Tanzania has no recruitment agent, therefore all applications should be sent via softcopy and hardcopy to undersigned 26 Jan at 12 noon. . .
Country Human Resources Manager
Plan International Tanzania

Central Technology Building (CT House)
Plot # 96, Mikocheni Light Industrial Area
Off. New Bagamoyo road next to TBC
P. O. Box 3517
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania