Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Background
The Christian Social Services Commission (CSSC) is an ecumenical body established in 1992 by the Christian Council of Tanzania (CCT) and Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) to coordinate and strengthen the delivery of health and education services by member churches in Tanzania. CSSC coordinates a network of more than 900 church-owned health facilities, the majority of which are rural-based, contributing nearly 14% of all health facilities in Tanzania, and 1,000 church-based education institutions providing 10% of all education services offered in Tanzania.
Ministry of Health, through Global Fund Cycle 7 (GFC7) Grant support, implements an essential TB/HIV community-based program (Oct 2025 – Dec 2026) in support of the national effort to sustain and expand community HIV and TB services. The GFC7 program is implemented in collaboration with the Lead CSO – CSSC – and four Sub-sub Recipients (SSRs): TAYOA, NACOPHA, MKUTA and STEPS. It focuses on community-based TB/HIV services across 185 councils and prioritises peer-led service delivery and integration with Local Government Authorities.
Program Goals
- Reduce new HIV infections by 85% (from 2010 baseline) by 2025.
- Reduce mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) to <4% at the end of breastfeeding by 2025.
- Reduce AIDS-related deaths by 80% from the 2010 baseline.
- Reduce HIV-related stigma to <5% by 2025.
- Reduce TB incidence and mortality through enhanced detection, treatment, and prevention.
CSSC is now seeking applications from highly qualified, experienced, and motivated persons to fill the following position:
Position Details
| Job Title: | Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – 1 Post |
|---|---|
| Reports To: | Monitoring and Evaluation Manager |
| Duty Station: | Dar es Salaam |
Job Summary
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer ensures high-quality data management—accurate collection, validation, analysis, and reporting—to track project performance and ensure accountability to internal and external stakeholders. Guided by the M&E Manager, the Officer will design and refine monitoring tools, methods, and processes; support the development and rollout of M&E frameworks and reporting formats for Sub-Recipients (SSRs); and generate analytical reports that inform decision-making, highlight achievements, and identify areas for improvement. The role ensures project progress and results are evidence-based, measurable, and aligned with donor requirements and organisational objectives.
Main Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and coordinate an effective Global Fund M&E system that meets all program monitoring and reporting needs.
- Design and refine performance indicators that are objective, practical, specific, and cost-effective; lead implementation to measure results and impact.
- Continuously review and adapt monitoring tools to align with program and national requirements.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive, project-specific database for effective data management.
- Compile and consolidate monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports from SSRs for internal use and external submission.
- Conduct regular supervisory visits to SSRs to monitor quality and ensure adherence to national SOPs, policies, and guidelines.
- Review SSR quarterly reports through desk reviews and on-site data verification (cross-checking HTS registers, summary forms, KVP/TB/service forms, etc.) and provide feedback via summary reports.
- Ensure accurate, timely entry of quarterly data into DHIS2, ETL, and the Indicator Results Table (IRT), ensuring consistency with reports.
- Analyse data in national systems and the IRT database to support evidence-based decisions and program improvement by the GF-PMU.
- Conduct routine data quality assessments (RDQAs) for all SSRs and implementing partners to verify PUDR data.
- Assess M&E capacity gaps of SSRs/partners and develop tailored capacity-building interventions.
- Orient and train SSR M&E staff on the IRT database, including data entry, cleaning, and analysis (e.g., pivot tables).
- Coordinate and support documentation of best practices, lessons learned, and success stories.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support program objectives.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Monitoring & Evaluation (required); MSc in Information Sciences or Public Health (desirable).
- Experience: Minimum 5 years managing data collection, analysis, and reporting; designing and implementing MEAL systems in international development or humanitarian projects.
- Technical: Proven track record in data tracking and evaluation; ability to support staff/partners on M&E methodology and communicate complex information to varied audiences.
- Research & Writing: Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis, documentation, and report writing; competency in participatory research methods.
Core Competencies & Skills
- Proficiency with statistical software, MS Office suite, and data visualisation tools.
- Strong planning, coordination, and reporting skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English; experience in multicultural, multi-location, values-driven teams.
Additional Information
- Anticipated Starting Date: 1st November 2025
- Type of Position: Full-time
- Duration: 1-year contract (renewable subject to performance and funding availability)
How to Apply
All applications should be made online before 10th October 2025, at 1600hrs, via career.cssc.or.tz using the Apply Now button.
Note
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted; if you are not contacted within two weeks after the advert deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.
- Any application submitted after the stated date and time will not be considered.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.