Asante Africa Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes quality educational, age-appropriate life skills, and leadership development for children in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda). We partner with local families, educators and community members to create safe and healthy learning environments, strengthen teacher quality, enhance learning in the classrooms, provide merit-based scholarships, and leadership development. To learn more about Asante Africa Foundation please.
Position Overview
Asante Africa Foundation seeks a qualified and motivated MEAL Associate to support the implementation and strengthening of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems in Tanzania. The position will play a key role in ensuring high-quality data collection, analysis, reporting, and learning to enhance program effectiveness and impact.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring & Data Collection
- Support implementation of project M&E plans and indicator tracking.
- Coordinate routine data collection and verification across program sites.
- Conduct field monitoring visits to track progress and data quality.
- Support baseline, midline, and endline assessments.
Data Management & Analysis
- Maintain program databases and data systems.
- Clean, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
- Produce indicator performance summaries and dashboards.
Reporting
- Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Support donor reporting and results framework tracking.
- Develop success stories, case studies, and impact briefs.
Accountability
- Support beneficiary feedback and complaints response mechanisms.
- Ensure safeguarding, informed consent, and confidentiality standards.
Learning & Capacity Building
- Document lessons learned and best practices.
- Support learning workshops and review meetings.
- Train staff and partners on MEAL tools and reporting templates.
General Support
- Work closely with program and field staff to support evidence-based programming.
- Undertake any other MEAL-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in MEAL within NGO/development programs.
- Experience with donor-funded projects is an added advantage.
- Experience in education, youth, or livelihoods programming preferred.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in digital data collection tools (KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO, etc.).
- Strong data analysis skills (Excel required; SPSS/STATA/Power BI an asset).
- Knowledge of logframes, theories of change, and results frameworks.
- Strong report writing and data visualization skills.
Core Competencies
- High attention to detail and data quality.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel frequently to field locations.
Safeguarding Commitment
Asante Africa Foundation is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable populations. All staff are expected to adhere to AAF safeguarding and ethical standards.
To Apply
To Apply CLICK HERE and fill out the form or send your application to [email protected] with MEAL Associate – Tanzania and your name as the Subject line.
Please attach your CV, Expression of Interest (EOI) indicating how you are a good fit for the role and 2 references(referees).
