Opportunity closing date: Friday, September 29, 2023

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Chemonics International Inc, a U.S. based international development consulting firm, seeks the following long-term positions for the USAID Tanzania Lishe Mtambuka Activity, also known as the Regional Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Activity. The five-year project aims to strengthen health and food market systems that promote the adoption of optimal nutrition-related behaviors across a range of stakeholders in targeted regions in Tanzania. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit your CV and application through the below form. Applications must be submitted by Friday, September 29th, 2023, however, please submit your application as soon as possible, as candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

We are currently seeking qualified professionals for the following positions to be based out of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, unless otherwise noted.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)/Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) Manager, who will support MEL and CLA across project activities, advise and supports regional MEL coordinators on data collection across regions and ensure best MEL and CLA systems and practices are utilized. The MEL/CLA manager will assist with the design and implementation of the Lishe Mtambuka Activity’s knowledge and learning plan and Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan (AMELP), create and organize the reporting and documentation required by the AMELP, develop appropriate methods for data collection, and ensure that youth- and gender-sensitive indicators and results are included. S/he will organize and implement data collection and tracking tools for survey data, results and progress information, conduct regular data quality assessments, integrate CLA principles throughout implementation, and collect lessons learned and successes during project implementation.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, quantitative/qualitative data analysis or management, program management, anthropology/social sciences, or related field
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in utilizing tools for data collection, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of donor-funded projects.
• Experience with results frameworks, indicators, and targets for USAID-funded projects required
• Demonstrated knowledge of integrating CLA into project interventions to inform decision-making and incorporating CLA into capacity building for program monitoring requirements
• Demonstrated experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods, including developing surveys and holding focus groups and capacity building for CLA
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, with demonstrated diplomacy and the ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English

Administrative assistant, who will provide administrative, financial, logistical and operational support. The administrative assistant will work closely with all finance and operations team members to ensure that the Lishe Mtambuka office runs smoothly. S/he will provide efficient and consistent support in areas such as meeting scheduling, management of project inventory, coordinating logistical needs for events, and other ad hoc requests.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least 2 years of relevant experience providing administrative support, program logistic or operations preferably to a USAID funded project/s or NGO
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks, focus on details, and work independently or on a team
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Written and spoken proficiency in English required