Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer Job at Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) – April 2026

Interest / Pre-qualification / Job Description:

The Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) is implementing the Productive Social Safety Net (PSSN) Programme which aims to increase income, consumption, and resilience among targeted households, while enhancing human capital for children. The Program implements several interventions that enhances household income and livelihood opportunities while improving consumption level.

TASAF Executive Director invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (1 Post).

The Detailed job description and required qualifications for the post are available on the TASAF website: www.tasaf.go.tz

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (MEL Officer)

Basic functions To assist the MEL Manager in implementing Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) activities for the Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF).

Principal duties and responsibilities The successful candidate shall:

• Participate in tracking set control measures of the operations to ensure timely project implementation.
• Participate in the supervision of all evaluation studies.
• Identify technical support requirements for monitoring of implemented interventions at Regional and Project Area Authorities (PAAs) levels.
• Compare the quantity and quality of change and levels of implementation at PAAs over time.
• Participate in documenting good practices for effective implementation of the Project.
• Assess and compile capacity building requirements and ensure availability of required training materials and support for effective implementation of monitoring by regions and PAAs.
• On a quarterly basis, perform activities implementation tracking and report on the indicators performance using the Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTT) and PSSN MIS.
• Participate in the compilation of Annual Plans and Budgets for the organization.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual MEL implementation plan and budgets.
• Participate in the preparation of the Project Implementation Completion Report (ICR).
• Participate in tracking management decisions and directives to ensure continual learning and improvement.
• Prepare progress reports on monitoring, evaluation and learning activities, including summarizing reports with visuals for Management and other stakeholder consumption.
• Conduct performance appraisal for MEL Assistant Officers and TASAF Monitoring Officers.
• Perform any other official duties as assigned by the MEL Manager.

Qualifications

• A first Degree or equivalent qualification in Economics, Statistics, Sociology or Monitoring and Evaluation from a recognized university.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in a relevant field in the Public and/or Private Sectors.
• Advanced skills in Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), Stata or Power BI.
• Post graduate training in Development Evaluation is an added advantage.
• Must be advanced computer literate.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise, train and coach staff in relevant skills.
• Self-motivated with integrity and a high level of confidentiality.

Key performance measures

• Number of Project progress reports prepared in time.
• Annual plans and budgets prepared timely.
• Actions taken on monitoring and evaluation issues identified and reported.
• Number of consolidated reports prepared as inputs to quarterly and annual reports in time.
• Number of compiled best practices for documentation.

Terms of employment

• Duration of contract: Four (4) years, renewable based on performance.
• Duty station: TASAF Head Office, Dodoma.
• Reporting relationship: Reports to the Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Manager (MEL Manager).
• Staff under supervision: MEL Assistant Officers and TASAF Monitoring Officers.
• Appointing authority: Executive Director.

Applicants are required to submit their applications, including certified copies of Academic certificates, Birth certificate, Cover letter, and a Curriculum Vitae (CV) to either of the following addresses:

• Hard copy applications: The Executive Director, Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF), PSSSF Kambarage Tower, 1 Kambarage Street, 41104 Tambukareli, Dodoma. P.O. Box 2719, DODOMA.
• Electronic applications (PDF format): [email protected]

Applications submitted through methods other than those specified above will not be considered.

Deadline for applications: 7th May 2026.