Primary
Responsibilities: Oversee effective implementation of MEL framework and provide
internal advisory support on organisational learning: Assist program managers
to develop realistic monitoring plans that capture quantitative and qualitative
data to report on performance, outcomes, results and learning, develop a
strategy for outcome mapping, i
nvestigate and try other methodologies for
impact planning and assessment (e.g. Theory of Change) and inform the network
accordingly and coordinate the implementation of baseline surveys and review of
Strategic Plan, follow‐on
monitoring and evaluation exercises for Policy Forum. Coordinating timely data
collection, analysis and assisting the compilation of Progress Reports.
Key Competencies
Clear understanding of the monitoring, evaluation and learning concepts and the
purpose MEL.
Ability to develop a results framework including ascertain outputs, outcomes
and impacts.
Ability to use key qualitative tools such as key informant interviews, group
discussions, focus group discussions and direct observations.
Ability to develop and implement strategies to improve data quality.
Basic IT skills – Office systems, presentations, extensive use of the internet
for research, Ms Office (e.g. Ms Access) and research programs
Excellent language skills, verbally and in writing in English and Kiswahili.
Ability to function well in teams and works productively with diverse groups of
people at all levels.
Key Qualifications
and Experience
Bachelor degree in Research /Monitoring and evaluation. Demonstrated ability to
design and managing evaluation or research projects.
Experience and understanding, developing and using impact and outcome
frameworks.
Experience of using both quantitative and qualitative research/evaluation
methods.
Project management experience.
Experience and understanding of effective dissemination and communication of
research/evaluation findings within both internal and external organisational
settings.
Demonstrated
understanding of and experience in one or more of the following will be of
added advantage: 1) analysis of public budgets and use of Social Accountability
tools 2) experience in advocacy and policy engagement strategies 3) expertise
in public policy implementation strategies 4) Baseline knowledge in the
extractive industries and gender issues.
Expiration Date:
Friday, July 15, 2016
If you fit the above
criteria, you are invited to submit the following: (a) a cover letter clearly
stating in 200 words or less which job you are applying for, why you want this
job and consider yourself suitable for it, (b) salary history, (c) 2-3
references (including one(1) from immediate employer), (d) an updated CV which
includes your complete contact details, and (e) sample (no more than 2500
words) of your written work in Kiswahili or English.The application deadline is
15th July 2016. Application materials will be retained by Policy Forum and
cannot be returned.
Interested candidates should submit an application either by mail or by email
to the following address:
Policy Forum Recruitment – (write the name of the post you are applying for
here.)
Policy Forum,
P.O Box 38486,
Dar-es-Salaam.
Email: info@policyforum.or.tz