Location: Tanzania
Organization: Social Impact
Reference Number: None given
Job Level: Senior-level
Description
Background:
Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international
development management consulting firm. We provide a full range of
innovative program evaluation, management consulting, technical assistance, and
training services to strengthen international development programs,
organizations and policies. Our global services are in the areas of
democracy and governance, health and education, agriculture, the environment,
and economic growth.
Objective:
The upcoming proposed contract is to provide USAID/Tanzania
with technical and advisory services for evaluation activities at the Mission
(operating unit) level, including all democracy and governance, health, education,
and economic growth program activities. This may include designing and
implementing both quantitative and qualitative evaluation studies and
assessments as well as providing evaluation technical assistance for
USAID/Tanzania development programs. These efforts will facilitate informed
program management decisions, shape the longer-term strategic direction of
programs and decision-making within the Mission, and enable USAID/Tanzania to
comply with USAID's Evaluation Policy. SI is looking for a local M&E
specialist with direct experience working with the GoT & the System
framework of MKUKUTA to fill this role.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
To facilitate performance monitoring and
evaluation as indicated in PFG work plans and score cards. Conduct and/or
facilitate data collection and reports preparation, follow-up on communication
and logistical needs from pertinent ministries and agencies. Work regularly
with the GOT-PFG secretariat housed at the President's Office of Planning
Commission. Coordinate M & E efforts with the USAID/Tanzania mission and
other GOT offices (e.g. PMO). Develop and implement a strategy that will
ensure sustainability of performance monitoring & evaluation process even
after the five-year implementation of PFG. Facilitate training and capacity
building of M & E staff and/or units from different GOT ministries &
agencies.
** Please note: This is a local position, only
citizens of Tanzania will be considered**
Qualifications:
The Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor must have
the following qualifications:
- Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Statistics or Economics with 10 years of demonstrated experience in M&E systems design, management and implementing development projects at a senior level or a Master’s degree with minimum five years of experience in the requested field;
- Experience and knowledge in working with GOT, monitoring and System framework of MKUKUTA (former GOT employee will be most preferred);
- Experience leading monitoring and evaluation efforts, designing monitoring and evaluation frameworks or strategies;
- Experience conducting and/or leading data collection efforts;
- Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders in data collection and reporting efforts;
- Managing Monitoring & Evaluation personnel/teams;
- Experience leading efforts for reporting and dissemination of evaluation findings;
- Fluent speaking Kiswahili language is required.
To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website:
http://www.socialimpact.com
We will contact only eligible candidates to further discuss
their availability. Please no phone calls. Social Impact is an equal
opportunity employer.
