Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

Médecins du Monde (MdM) is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer to support its programmes in Tanzania. The position will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective MEAL systems that ensure programme data is reliable, properly analyzed, documented, and used to measure results, improve implementation, support decision-making, and meet organizational and donor requirements.

The role also supports the CUTTS Hep C research project, including research data management, REDCap data entry and monitoring, data-quality checks, and compliance with research protocols and Good Clinical Practice requirements. This makes the position particularly suitable for candidates with experience in M&E, NGO development programmes, health research, or data management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project-specific monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

• Develop logical frameworks, indicators, and data-collection tools.

  

• Ensure M&E systems comply with organizational and donor requirements.

• Monitor programme performance against targets and logical frameworks.

• Develop M&E guidelines and sustainable monitoring systems.

• Coordinate regular data collection, verification, and analysis.

• Ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance.

• Maintain appropriate reporting tools and systems.

• Conduct field visits to verify data quality.

• Identify and implement corrective measures where necessary.

• Maintain data protection and confidentiality.

• Prepare accurate and timely M&E reports.

• Maintain a secure central filing system for project information.

• Document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices.

• Train project staff and partners on M&E tools and methodologies.

• Provide technical support on data collection and quality assurance.

• Strengthen the capacity of field teams and partners.

• Facilitate learning and reflection sessions.

• Support continuous improvement of programme design and implementation.

• Develop feedback mechanisms that promote community participation and accountability.

• Work with project coordinators, managers, field teams, and external evaluators.

• Liaise with donors and partners on M&E matters.

• Represent MdM at relevant M&E meetings and workshops.

• Enter and monitor study data in REDCap.

• Provide data extracts for analysis.

• Support study sites with data-entry processes.

• Review data quality and resolve data queries.

• Follow up on corrective actions related to data-quality or protocol issues.

• Use REDCap data to populate Monitool indicators.

• Participate in quarterly site-monitoring visits.

• Complete study-monitoring checklists.

• Ensure compliance with research protocols, SOPs, and Good Clinical Practice requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Monitoring & Evaluation, Data Management, Public Health, or another relevant field.

• At least 2 years of experience in Monitoring & Evaluation.

• At least 3 years of experience working on development projects with international NGOs or NGOs.

• Experience working with key populations is an added advantage.

• Experience in research data management or health research is an added advantage.

• Experience using REDCap or similar databases is an added advantage.

• Knowledge of research protocols and SOPs is an added advantage.

• Basic knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is an added advantage.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Flexibility and adaptability.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Teamwork and motivational skills.

• Ability to supervise, mentor, and monitor activities.

• High accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to meet strict deadlines.

• Strong report-writing skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Proficiency in data-management software and databases.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should prepare the following documents:

• Updated CV.

• Motivation letter.

• Reference details.

• Academic certificates.

• Other relevant supporting documents.

Send your application by email to: [email protected]

Email subject: MEAL OFFICER

Reference details must be included in the application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer
Organization: Médecins du Monde
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type: Contract
Deadline: 28 August 2026
Salary: Negotiable

Final Thought

This position is a strong opportunity for an M&E professional interested in combining programme monitoring with health research and data management. Candidates with NGO experience, strong data-quality and reporting skills, and additional experience with REDCap, research protocols, or GCP will have an especially relevant profile for the role.