JOB POSTING – MEL COORDINATOR

Organization:                         Right To Play Tanzania

Department/Division:            Programs

Reports to:                               Project Officer

Work Location:                       Serengeti-Mara, Tanzania

Work Arrangement:               A combination of in-office and remote-working in accordance with Right To Play’s

work arrangement and the operational needs of the department Authorized to work in:         Tanzania (Eligible to work legally without visa or work permit sponsorship) Target Hiring Salary:  Starting from TSH.28,812,125 per annum (before taxes)

Target Start Date:                      April 2025 (subjected to approval of funding from the donor)

Contract Duration:                Full-time, 12 months contract with possibility of renewal based on performance andavailability of funding

Application Closing Date:           January 10^th, 2025, 23:59 EAT

ABOUT US:

We reach millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play,one of the most fundamental forces in a child’s life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers andembrace opportunities, in learning and in life.

Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, theMiddle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our global offices in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America.

OUR CULTURE:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage – Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful – Have fun at work

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillarsof our Culture Code.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator reports directly to the Project Officer and Technically tothe MEL Specialist. The incumbent receives technical advice from the Country MEL Specialist. The MEL Coordinator will collaborate with staff, not only at the project office level, but also across the organization, through the current GlobalMEL strategy. The primary roles and responsibilities of the MEL Coordinator are to (a) Support Right To Play’s project-level monitoring, evaluation and learning plan, specific to project plan and country strategies, needs and contexts; (b)Support on the monitoring of program activities, participants, and outcomes and support the development of programreports; (c) support program planning at the project level by

coordinating appropriate assessments and by ensuring the communication of measurement findings; (d) support project evaluations; and, (e) help the country office utilize the findings in their program planning and decision- making processes. The MEL Coordinator supports the MEL system and plays an active part in the global Right To Play MELcommunity by contributing to the organization’s understanding of its program approaches and outcomes.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

#1: Supports the data collection process related to program progress and program outcomes (35% of Time):

• Coordinatesandsupportsregularmonitoringofprojectoutcomes,includingyearlyoutcome
• Utilizes RTP’s global monitoring system to track project outputs (e.g. trainings conducted, number of projectparticipants, etc…).
• Coordinates the required preparations for MEL administrative activities (e.g. supporting monitoring the departmentbudget, supporting HR activities involving departmental hiring)
• Coordinates access to, and retrieval of, secondary data (e.g. school records, community-level health statistics, )
• Supports on the revision of measurement tools and plan with the lens of the local context and identifies and communicates risks, challenges, or sensitivities.

#2: Data storage, analysis and reporting (20% of Time):

• Supportsdatacheckingtoensureaccuracyindatacollectionanddataentry(e.g.conduct‘data audits’).
• Supports the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data (e.g. descriptive and inferential analyses, identifying themes and sub-themes, etc.)

#3: Monitoring and evaluation plan for RTP projects (15% of Time):

• Supports in the review of indicators, measurement plans and MEL tools for relevance and appropriateness

within location’s context and proposes revisions as required.

• Supports the development of MEL frameworks for new programs and the tracking of MEL frameworks for existing programs to ensure planning and implementation progress is
• Supportstheplanningforbaseline,mid-termandfinal evaluations

#4: Capacity building for MEL through training and systems development (10% of Time)

• Supports the MEL Specialist in training data collection enumerators (e.g. program supervisors, Head Leaders, andpartner staff on data collection tools and processes).
• Supports the MEL Specialist in the provision of training of country staff, partners, stakeholders, as needed

#5: Supporting and facilitating country planning processes (10% of Time)

• In collaboration with other staff in the Country Office and the Regional Office, supports in identifying program and decision-making implications of MEL findings.
• Develop summary materials and support the delivery of presentations on MEL findings to staff, partners,beneficiaries, and/or other

#6: Supporting the development and strengthening of RTP’s Global MEL Strategy (5% of Time)

• Participates in RTP’s global MEL initiatives (e.g. Global MEL CoP, Global MEL Working Groups, and Global

MEL seminars, trainings, consultations, etc.)

• Shares MEL preferred practices, lessons learned and other insights with RTP MEL colleagues based on contextual
• MaintainsregularcommunicationswiththeCountryofficeMEL Specialist
• Supports other global MEL initiatives as required and as agreed by the Global MEL Manager and Country officeMEL

#7: Other Tasks as Assigned (5% of Time)

WHAT YOU’LL BRING (ESSENTIAL):

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor’sdegreeinsocialsciences,projectmanagement,statisticsorrelated discipline
• CertificateinMonitoringandEvaluation(e.g.universitycourses,training certificates)

EXPERIENCE:

• 3yearsofpracticalexperienceworkingwithsocialprograms,preferablywith children
• Practical experience supporting the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities and plans (e.g. supporting the preparation for conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection and data entry)
• Experience managing data (e.g. coordinating data entry, ensuring data quality, managing confidential data storage, )

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Conceptual knowledge of the purpose of monitoring and evaluation and how it fits into NGO program planning andimplementation
• Understandingofquantitativeandqualitativedatacollectionapproachesandpreferred practices
• A strong working knowledge of issues related to development and humanitarian programming (sport for development, health, education, community development, refugee and internally displaced populations, gender equity,inclusion and advocacy)
• Provenwrittencommunicationandpresentation skills
• Basic computer skills (e.g. typing skills, MS Word, MS Excel, )

LANGUAGES:

• Fluencyinspoken andwrittenEnglishand Kiswahili

BONUS IF YOU’LL BRING (NOT ESSENTIAL):

• Master’sdegreeinMonitoringandEvaluationisan asset
• BasicknowledgeofSPSS/STATA,andNVIVOarean asset
• Experience supporting rudimentary analysis for quantitative data (e.g. ability to conduct descriptive analysis) andqualitative data (e.g. identifying key themes and sub-themes)
• Experienceconductingdatacollectionwith children

• Experience in training and capacity-building (e.g. developing and delivering workshops, mentoring and supportingcolleagues)
• Experienceindesigningdatacollectiontools(bothqualitativeand quantitative)

WHO YOU ARE:

You are highly driven, results-oriented, collaborative with a passion for working with children and youth. You have strong analytical and conceptual skills to think and plan strategically and to identify trends, ability to work appropriatelywith a variety of populations and stakeholders, including children, youth, parents, teachers and school administrators,government, and other stakeholders.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative global team who are passionate about working with children and youth. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). You will beimmersed in an environment where learning and development is encouraged and valued, and “play” is appreciated as a coreavenue to building community.

• Competitivesalary and benefits (e.g. medical insurance, group disability and life insurance)
• Flexiblework arrangements (e.g. hybrid and flex hours)
• 28 days annual leave
• 3 personal days per year
• 5personal learning and development (L&D) days per year
• 4 monthsMaternity leave
• 10days paternity leave
• Annuallearning week
• Annualstaff recognition awards and long service awards
• Opportunityto connect with employees across our offices (e.g. Facebook Workplace)
• Opportunityto engage in global projects and initiatives
• Wellnessprograms
• Playfulactivitiesand events
• Opportunity of job enrichment/enlargement through paid acting or additional responsibility assignments

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.

Application Link: https://righttoplay.hiringplatform.ca/195835-monitoring-evaluation-learning-coordinator-mara-tz-jan-2025/859513-application-form/en

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Shortlisting ofapplications will begin immediately after the closing date.

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age,disability, sexual orientation or marital status. As such, we encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexiblework arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.

We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety andprotection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening or equivalent criminal check as a condition of employment.

We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the People & Culture team by email atcareers@righttoplay.com. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessiblecandidate experience.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.

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