RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Conduct field visits for data validation, cleaning, and monitoring to ensure data quality, completeness, and accuracy; oversee data collection in project areas and ensure timely reporting.
• Lead data collection efforts with relevant project staff and partners using standardized data collection systems.
• Assist in coordinating, managing, and conducting Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and verification surveys.
• Support the organization and supervision of various surveys, including Nursery Appraisal Checklists (NAC), Sample Surveys, and Forest Garden Standard assessments.
• Collaborate with field staff and partners to verify and clean data, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Work closely with the Country MEL Coordinator and Project Officers to ensure timely submission, review, and approval of Monthly Reporting Forms (MRF).
• Assist in consolidating and drafting monthly, quarterly, mid-year, and annual narrative reports in coordination with the Country MEL Coordinator and Project Officers.
• Provide technical support to the field team on Taro Works and other data collection systems.
• Offer strategic planning and advisory support on MEL-related issues to ensure quality assurance within the MEL Department.
• Coordinate and manage drone surveys as per the MEL Department’s plan.
• Directly support field staff and partners in using MEL systems, tools, and online templates for data collection and reporting.
• Conduct regular training sessions for staff and partners on M&E methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Ensure that field staff are trained and competent in TREES’ monitoring and reporting systems.
• Review and maintain data integrity across multiple platforms used by project teams and partner NGOs.
• Provide structured communication channels to address and resolve challenges faced by field staff.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with TREES program field staff and partners to facilitate smooth MEL operations.
• Strengthen coordination and collaboration with government authorities, partner NGOs, and other stakeholders to enhance MEL practices.
• Actively participate in MEL-related coordination mechanisms, working groups, and professional networks.
• Conduct quarterly project performance reviews, facilitate learning sessions with project staff and stakeholders, and monitor the implementation of action points.
• Develop learning documents based on M&E evaluations and studies, ensuring valuable insights are captured and shared.
• Generate organizational learning from monitoring and evaluation activities, document lessons learned and case studies and share best practices within TREES and with external audiences.

WHO YOU ARE

• A Passionate Advocate for TREES’ Mission. You are committed to using data and evaluation to improve agroforestry programs and maximize impact for farmers and the environment.
• A Data-Driven Decision-Maker. You collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform program strategies, ensuring projects achieve measurable outcomes.
• A Meticulous and Detail-Oriented Professional. You design and implement MEL frameworks, ensuring accurate data collection, reporting, and compliance with organizational and donor requirements.
• A Skilled Trainer and Mentor. You build the capacity of field teams and farmers in data collection and monitoring, ensuring high-quality and consistent reporting.
• A Problem-Solver with a Learning Mindset. You identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for program improvement, using evidence to refine approaches and drive innovation.
• An Effective Field Researcher. You design surveys, conduct interviews, and use participatory methods to gather qualitative and quantitative insights from farmers and communities.
• A Strong Communicator and Collaborator. You engage with program teams, leadership, and external stakeholders to ensure MEL findings are translated into actionable recommendations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of statistics, social science, Information technology or any other relevant academic discipline.
• At least two years of experience in the design and implementation of MEL in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/UN bodies/ Government.
• Proven ICT skills, especially in the navigation of Android technology and web-based databases
• Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software.
• Experience in analysis and production of reports
• Experience with data quality assessments and oversight
• Experience managing and providing ongoing training to MEL field officers.
• Experience in planning and managing surveys.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Swahili is preferred or local language an added advantage.