Job overview

Kafika House is seeking a dynamic Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Coordinator to lead data collection, analysis, and reporting, while supporting research activities and promoting evidence-based decision making.

About us

Kafika House is an international NGO based in Arusha, Tanzania. We run the Kafika House programme, providing a safe and nurturing environment for children undergoing pre and post operative care and rehabilitation for surgically treatable disabilities. These include cleft lip and palate, clubfoot, skeletal fluorosis, burn scar contractures, and osteomyelitis. Our vision is that no child in Tanzania should live with a treatable disability.

Role responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver MEL & Research activities in line with the Kafika House MEL Plan.
• Design tools to collect and analyse data through surveys, interviews, focus groups, case studies, and community visits.
• Maintain data quality through regular Salesforce CRM audits and ensure MEL tools remain relevant.
• Support Salesforce use and staff training, updating manuals and SOPs as needed.
• Lead evaluations and research with the Clinical Services Manager to strengthen evidence-based practice.
• Train and mentor staff to promote a culture of learning and data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports for donors, stakeholders, and the Annual Report.
• Support the CEO and Management Team in developing and tracking the Annual Work Plan.
• Monitor MEL-related expenditure and contribute to strategic planning and reviews.

Education, skills, and experience

• Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. A Master’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Health, or Project Management is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, data management, or learning functions within NGOs, INGOs, or development programmes.
• Proven ability to design and implement MEL frameworks, tools, and methodologies, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills, with proficiency in software such as Excel, SPSS, STATA, or other statistical packages.
• Experience working with digital data collection tools and systems (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, DHIS2, Salesforce, CommCare) is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in producing high-quality donor and programme reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences.

• Coordinate and deliver MEL & Research activities in line with the Kafika House MEL Plan.
• Design tools to collect and analyse data through surveys, interviews, focus groups, case studies, and community visits.
• Maintain data quality through regular Salesforce CRM audits and ensure MEL tools remain relevant.
• Support Salesforce use and staff training, updating manuals and SOPs as needed.
• Lead evaluations and research with the Clinical Services Manager to strengthen evidence-based practice.
• Train and mentor staff to promote a culture of learning and data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports for donors, stakeholders, and the Annual Report.
• Support the CEO and Management Team in developing and tracking the Annual Work Plan.
• Monitor MEL-related expenditure and contribute to strategic planning and reviews.

• Proven ability to design and implement MEL frameworks, tools, and methodologies, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills, with proficiency in software such as Excel, SPSS, STATA, or other statistical packages.
• Experience working with digital data collection tools and systems (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, DHIS2, Salesforce, CommCare) is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in producing high-quality donor and programme reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences.

• Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. A Master’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Health, or Project Management is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, data management, or learning functions within NGOs, INGOs, or development programmes.