Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer - Tanzania

At Trees for the Future (TREES), we believe farmers have the power to transform the world. For over 30 years, we have been a global leader in agroforestry training, partnering with farming families to build vibrant economies, sustainable food systems, and thriving ecosystems. Through our signature Forest Garden Approach, a proven nature-based solution, farmers restore their land, plant thousands of trees, and grow diverse crops, breaking cycles of climate change and generational poverty. By reclaiming their agency, farmers are creating new possibilities for their families, communities, and the environment. Active in Kenya, Mali, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda, TREES has planted over 350 million trees to date. Joining our passionate, collaborative team means empowering farmers to lead lasting change for people and the planet. 

TREES embarked on its mission in Tanzania in 2015, strategically focusing on five pivotal regions across the mainland: Mwanza, Simiyu, Singida, Tabora, and Iringa. Throughout this journey, we have collaborated with farmers across 11 District Councils, empowering them with the resources and knowledge necessary for sustainable environmental and agricultural practices. Through these efforts, we significantly contribute to sustainable food security, environmental conservation, thriving ecosystems, and the reduction of poverty at the household level. By adopting the Forest Garden Approach, farmers are leading the charge for sustainable development and creating brighter futures for their communities. 

The MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) Officer implements systems to track project performance, collect and analyze data, report results, and facilitate learning for program improvement, ensuring projects meet goals by developing tools, monitoring activities, conducting analysis, and communicating findings to adapt strategies and enhance impact.

• →Develop and implement MEL plans, tools (surveys, trackers), and systems. 

• →Regularly collect, verify, and manage data from field activities. 

• →Monitor project progress against targets and identify issues. 

• →Conduct joint monitoring visits with the district staff and other stakeholders and ensure conformance of the project implementation in line with the CSP objectives, work plans, budget and expected results. 

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Demography, Statistics, Social Sciences, Information Technology, or equivalent 
• Minimum of at least three (3) years of experience in design, implementation of monitoring, evaluation and research systems in an NGO setting.. 
• Minimum of 2 years of providing training, and in a supervisory and/or management role, in monitoring and evaluation to all levels of stakeholders.  
• Experience in M&E of Agriculture and environmental protection projects. 
• Ability to use cost-effective and online applications for mobile data collection and data management. 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability and willingness to travel intensively in the field.  
• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet and statistical packages such as SPSS, STATA, Epi Info and others related packages.
• Strong community facilitation skills.  
• Experience in providing remote support or willingness to learn effective remote facilitation and support skills. 
• Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills. 
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili. 
• Ability to travel frequently and troubleshoot in remote areas and converse with smallholder farmers. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND BENEFITS  

TREES is an International Organization that strives to be the best home for staff wanting to make an impact on the farmers we serve. We believe that the diversity of our staff contributes to excellence. TREES values collaboration and teamwork that foster increased engagement and innovation for professional growth.  

We offer a multicultural, collegial work environment with a competitive salary, comprehensive medical insurance, workers' compensation, and substantial paid time off, including annual leave and sick leave. 

APPLY 

If this opportunity speaks to you, please apply with 1) a cover letter that explains why TREES’ work excites you and why this role is a fit for you; and 2) your resume. Submit your application by November 19th, 2026.  Ensure that both documents are shared as PDF documents. We review applications on a rolling basis.  

Trees for the Future is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, or other characteristics or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.  

We embrace and value diverse skill sets and backgrounds. We are a community of leaders who are proud to represent many different national, racial, ethnic, socio-economic, religious, gender, and other identities. Our diversity as a community is our strength, driving our ability to be empathetic, visionary, and effective leaders. 

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.