RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results
- Work closely with MEL- Coordinator in coordinating field monitoring, evaluation & learning (MEL) activities.
- Regularly collect data from project sites
- Conduct interviews with participants for case studies and communications purposes
- Represent MEL endeavors by participating in planning activities.
- Notify field staff of upcoming data collection activities, its processes, and content
- Track project data and communicate key metrics to project staff
- Prepare reports monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities to the MEL Manager and the Director of MEL.
- Provide feedback to the Country Director, Director of Field Programs and field officers on project strategies and activities
- Notify the Director of Field Programs and Country Director of issues and risks encountered.
- Review data and perform data cleaning as necessary.
- Monitor and maintain project database.
- Participate in training field officers on all MEL systems and applications
- Oversee all data collection (Field Area Measurement, Biodiversity Assessment, Polygon taking) activities.
- Analyze all collected data and present results to the Country Program teams and MEL Director
- Offer periodical refresher training on any upcoming surveys and data collection activities to the technical field staff.
WHO YOU ARE
- An enthusiastic advocate for TREES’ mission and values. You are inspired to empower and support a team working to grow vibrant regional economies, thriving food systems, and a healthier planet. You thrive on a close-knit team that values shared integrity, inclusive collaboration, sustainable resilience, and continuous learning.
- Collaborative. You work closely with the MEL team, GIS Analyst, and Field staff to implement the TREES Lake Victoria Agroforestry watershed project monitoring system.
- Field and Technical Support. You Provide hands-on support for MEL activities, including training, data collection, analysis, and technical assistance to improve project implementation.
- Technology Integration. You have the ability to utilize modern technology to derive insights that inform program design and execution.
- Project Impact. You Support the success of the Lake Victoria Agroforestry Carbon Project and enhance farmers’ outcomes.
REQUIREMENTS
- An undergraduate 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.
