About Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation (ZMBF)

The Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation (ZMBF) is a non-governmental organization established in July 2021 by the First Lady of Zanzibar, Her Excellency Mariam H. Mwinyi. The foundation focuses on improving the quality of life for Zanzibaris, particularly women, youth, and children.

Job Purpose

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer will support the effective implementation of the Projects through strong monitoring systems, data management, and learning processes. The MEL Officer will work closely with the Strategic Information Manager, Program Coordinator, and field teams to ensure accurate data collection, performance tracking, documentation of project outcomes, and continuous learning. This position ensures that interventions are evidence-driven and that project decisions are informed by reliable data and community feedback.

Qualifications

1. Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Social Sciences,  Community Development, Marine Science, Agriculture, Business, or a related field.
2. Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in MEL or field-level project implementation, ideally in  livelihoods, enterprise development, or community-based programs.
3. Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data using tools such as MS Excel,  KoboCollect, ODK, or similar platforms.
4. Strong facilitation, mobilization, and communication skills.
5. Ability to prepare clear reports and manage project databases.
6. Willingness to travel frequently to rural and coastal communities.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination with local leaders, government departments, cooperatives, and  market actors on MEL-related activities
• Represent the organization in meetings related to monitoring, evaluation, research, and  learning.
• Share MEL insights with stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and project impact.
• Assist in developing activity plans, MEL budgets, and field requisitions.
• Maintain organized documentation, including attendance sheets, training records, and  verification forms.
• Support logistics for MEL-related trainings, surveys, and field assessments.
• Train field officers, community leaders, and cooperatives on data collection and MEL  tools.
• Strengthen the capacity of community groups in basic recordkeeping and monitoring of  production and sales.
• Mentor stakeholders on using data for decision-making and business improvement.
• Track program implementation against planned targets and quality benchmarks.
• Ensure activities follow established MEL frameworks, donor requirements, and  organizational standards.
• Conduct data quality assessments and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor compliance with quality standards in seaweed farming, processing, and value  addition.
• Develop, update, and implement project monitoring tools and data collection systems.
• Collect, verify, and analyze field data on seaweed production, processing, income, and  beneficiary participation.
• Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites to assess progress and data quality.
• Ensure field teams adhere to data collection protocols and ethical standards.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, challenges, and best practices.
• Facilitate reflection sessions with field teams to inform adaptive project management.
• Support learning events, reviews, and community feedback forums.
• Promote knowledge-sharing across departments and with partners.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date databases for all project indicators.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual MEL reports for internal and external  stakeholders.
• Identify gaps or inconsistencies in field data and support corrective actions.
• Prepare visualizations (charts, dashboards) to communicate project performance clearly.

Important Note:

1. Applicants are requested to clearly state the position for which they are applying in the subject  line of their email. All supporting documentation should be consolidated into a single PDF file.
2. Applicants are requested to submit a formal application accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic and other relevant certificates, and the names and contact details of three referees to: recruitment@zmbf.or.tz