Job Description:
Position: MEL Technical Specialist/Advisor
Company: Impact and Innovations Development Centre (IIDC)
Location: Tanzania
Company Overview:
The Impact and Innovations Development Centre (IIDC) is a non-profit regional Technical Advisory and Learning partner organization that works across Africa to enhance development programming. IIDC focuses on impactful programming through capacity building and innovative solutions for sustainable development.
Role Overview:
The MEL Technical Specialist/Advisor will play a key role in conceptualizing, developing, and implementing Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) components for IIDC’s programmes. This position involves supporting program partners in monitoring, impact measurement, and knowledge-sharing to improve program effectiveness.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitoring Frameworks and Tools: Develop and refine monitoring frameworks, processes, and tools for partner programmes, ensuring indicators reflect critical activities and data collection tools are user-friendly.
- Evidence Generation: Provide technical support in the development of reliable programme monitoring, outcome, and impact measurement evidence, including baseline and midline studies.
- MIS Development: Create and operationalize “Fit for Purpose” Monitoring Information Systems (MIS) for timely evidence extraction and use.
- Data Management: Utilize programme and other data for quality improvement, ensuring effective data management and application.
- Technical Support: Offer ongoing technical support to partners in monitoring and evaluation processes, including data collection, management, and analysis.
- Capacity Building: Train and develop technical and non-technical staff in monitoring, evaluation, and data use.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Research, Statistics, or a related field. A PhD with a focus on Quantitative and Qualitative impact measurement is highly advantageous.
- Experience: At least 10 years of extensive work experience in developing and implementing programme measurement and learning systems.
- Skills: Proficiency in developing and deploying measurement evaluation designs, MIS systems, qualitative and quantitative data management, and training staff.
- Additional Expertise: Thematic programming expertise in children’s rights, gender-based violence, male engagement, and Early Childhood Development (ECD) is beneficial.
- Communication: Excellent writing, reporting, and documentation skills for research and evidence products.
- Collaboration: Ability to work independently and collaboratively, engaging with diverse stakeholders across different time zones.
Application Process:
To apply, complete the form at the provided link, detailing your key achievements, responsibilities, and qualifications aligned with the role’s requirements. Upload your up-to-date CV including comprehensive details of your past work.