Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning / Geographic Information System (M&E/GIS) Officer
2025-10-07T07:11:32+00:00
IUCN
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FULL_TIME
Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam
00000
Tanzania
Professional Services
Admin & Office
2025-10-20T17:00:00+00:00
Tanzania
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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under direct supervision of the Senior MEL Officer, the M&E/GIS Officer will be responsible for supporting M&E, GIS & remote sensing activities of projects under the Tanzania Programme, in close collaboration with Senior MEL Officer, the ESARO Regional MEL Manager and Regional Geospatial information and ROAM Officer. The MEL/GIS Officer will support the development of MEL & GIS related work plans, MEL & GIS data management, performance reports and related evaluation/appraisal tasks. S/he will ensure MEL and GIS tools are in line with the donor and IUCN Monitoring and Evaluation Policy and project guidelines and standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting;
- Support the development of monitoring tools including Performance tracking tools, data collection and data quality assurance instruments.
- Coordinate progress and performance tracking of the projects.
- Support the measurement of output, outcome and impact indicators for the Projects.
- Contribute to the development and review of quarterly and annual reports.
- Provide feedback to Project Managers on the performance of Projects based on monitoring data analysis.
- Support the planning for and execution of Projects’ Annual Reviews, Mid Term Reviews and Terminal project evaluation in accordance with donor policy.
- Assist in updating regularly the project portal in line with project requirements.
Geographic Information System;
- Assume overall responsibility for the timely and quality delivery of geospatial information related work for Tanzania Country Programme, including supporting assessments and monitoring.
- Develop a Methodological Framework for regular monitoring and updating of information on the projects and programmes implemented by IUCN Tanzania i.e. mapping and trend analysis.
- Identify key programmatic strategic priorities relevant to the current and emerging needs around GIS-linked natural resources conservation and management
- Work Closely with the IUCN-GIS expert to ensure quality programme delivery and harmonization.
Management of Compliance and Risk Management Systems;
- Support Project Managers in the development of risk management tools and assist to update project risk register on regular basis.
- Ensure monitoring of the environmental and social performance of the Projects
Others;
- Provide inputs to project concept notes, proposals, reports and publications.
- Representing IUCN at meetings as may be required
- Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time
REQUIREMENTS
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education;
- A University degree in a relevant discipline, including Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing, Geomatics, Geospatial Planning or any other field of study relevant to this position.
- Practical experience is designing and fielding M&E tools as well as application of GIS and remote sensing tools and software
- Good computer proficiency and maintenance skills especially in GIS
Work Experience;
- Minimum 4 years of experience of GIS spatial analysis and land-use modelling for natural resource management.
- Experience in programme/project monitoring or evaluation of natural resource management, agriculture, rural development and/or environmental conservation related projects
- Demonstrated experience in managing environmental and social safeguards at programme or project level.
- Exposure to risk management and/or willingness to obtain high-level skills on risk management
Language Proficiency;
Fluency in English and Kiswahili (both written and verbal).
Core Competencies;
Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team.
Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provide a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multiethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
Professionalism: Promote the organization’s interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner.
Accountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach.
Project Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting; Support the development of monitoring tools including Performance tracking tools, data collection and data quality assurance instruments. Coordinate progress and performance tracking of the projects. Support the measurement of output, outcome and impact indicators for the Projects. Contribute to the development and review of quarterly and annual reports. Provide feedback to Project Managers on the performance of Projects based on monitoring data analysis. Support the planning for and execution of Projects’ Annual Reviews, Mid Term Reviews and Terminal project evaluation in accordance with donor policy. Assist in updating regularly the project portal in line with project requirements. Geographic Information System; Assume overall responsibility for the timely and quality delivery of geospatial information related work for Tanzania Country Programme, including supporting assessments and monitoring. Develop a Methodological Framework for regular monitoring and updating of information on the projects and programmes implemented by IUCN Tanzania i.e. mapping and trend analysis. Identify key programmatic strategic priorities relevant to the current and emerging needs around GIS-linked natural resources conservation and management Work Closely with the IUCN-GIS expert to ensure quality programme delivery and harmonization. Management of Compliance and Risk Management Systems; Support Project Managers in the development of risk management tools and assist to update project risk register on regular basis. Ensure monitoring of the environmental and social performance of the Projects Others; Provide inputs to project concept notes, proposals, reports and publications. Representing IUCN at meetings as may be required Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time
A University degree in a relevant discipline, including Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing, Geomatics, Geospatial Planning or any other field of study relevant to this position. Practical experience is designing and fielding M&E tools as well as application of GIS and remote sensing tools and software Good computer proficiency and maintenance skills especially in GIS Work Experience; Minimum 4 years of experience of GIS spatial analysis and land-use modelling for natural resource management. Experience in programme/project monitoring or evaluation of natural resource management, agriculture, rural development and/or environmental conservation related projects Demonstrated experience in managing environmental and social safeguards at programme or project level. Exposure to risk management and/or willingness to obtain high-level skills on risk management
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Vacancy title:
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning / Geographic Information System (M&E/GIS) Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
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Deadline of this Job:
Monday, October 20 2025
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 7 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under direct supervision of the Senior MEL Officer, the M&E/GIS Officer will be responsible for supporting M&E, GIS & remote sensing activities of projects under the Tanzania Programme, in close collaboration with Senior MEL Officer, the ESARO Regional MEL Manager and Regional Geospatial information and ROAM Officer. The MEL/GIS Officer will support the development of MEL & GIS related work plans, MEL & GIS data management, performance reports and related evaluation/appraisal tasks. S/he will ensure MEL and GIS tools are in line with the donor and IUCN Monitoring and Evaluation Policy and project guidelines and standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting;
- Support the development of monitoring tools including Performance tracking tools, data collection and data quality assurance instruments.
- Coordinate progress and performance tracking of the projects.
- Support the measurement of output, outcome and impact indicators for the Projects.
- Contribute to the development and review of quarterly and annual reports.
- Provide feedback to Project Managers on the performance of Projects based on monitoring data analysis.
- Support the planning for and execution of Projects’ Annual Reviews, Mid Term Reviews and Terminal project evaluation in accordance with donor policy.
- Assist in updating regularly the project portal in line with project requirements.
Geographic Information System;
- Assume overall responsibility for the timely and quality delivery of geospatial information related work for Tanzania Country Programme, including supporting assessments and monitoring.
- Develop a Methodological Framework for regular monitoring and updating of information on the projects and programmes implemented by IUCN Tanzania i.e. mapping and trend analysis.
- Identify key programmatic strategic priorities relevant to the current and emerging needs around GIS-linked natural resources conservation and management
- Work Closely with the IUCN-GIS expert to ensure quality programme delivery and harmonization.
Management of Compliance and Risk Management Systems;
- Support Project Managers in the development of risk management tools and assist to update project risk register on regular basis.
- Ensure monitoring of the environmental and social performance of the Projects
Others;
- Provide inputs to project concept notes, proposals, reports and publications.
- Representing IUCN at meetings as may be required
- Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time
REQUIREMENTS
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education;
- A University degree in a relevant discipline, including Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing, Geomatics, Geospatial Planning or any other field of study relevant to this position.
- Practical experience is designing and fielding M&E tools as well as application of GIS and remote sensing tools and software
- Good computer proficiency and maintenance skills especially in GIS
Work Experience;
- Minimum 4 years of experience of GIS spatial analysis and land-use modelling for natural resource management.
- Experience in programme/project monitoring or evaluation of natural resource management, agriculture, rural development and/or environmental conservation related projects
- Demonstrated experience in managing environmental and social safeguards at programme or project level.
- Exposure to risk management and/or willingness to obtain high-level skills on risk management
Language Proficiency;
Fluency in English and Kiswahili (both written and verbal).
Core Competencies;
Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team.
Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provide a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multiethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
Professionalism: Promote the organization’s interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner.
Accountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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