Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer   at Ubongo | September 2024

Job Title:         Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer  

Reports To:      MEL Manager

Department:   Research and Education

Location:          Work Remotely / Dar es Salaam

Contract Duration: 4 months 

Organisation/entity: Ubongo Learning

Number of Posts: 1

Organization Summary:

UBONGO is Africa’s leading producer of kids’ edutainment. As a non-profit social enterprise, we create fun, localized, and multi-platform educational content that helps kids learn, and leverage their learning to change their lives. Ubongo reaches over 42 million kids across Africa through accessible technologies like TV, radio, and mobile phones. Our show’s Ubongo Kids and Akili and Me currently air in 23 countries across Africa, in Swahili, English, French, Kinyarwanda, Kikuyu, Luo, Yoruba, Hausa, Chichewa, and Juba Arabic. We are also reaching families within and beyond Africa through digital products such as apps, ebooks, music albums, and our 8 YouTube channels. 

Job Purpose: 

The purpose of a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer role is to ensure that programs, projects, and initiatives are effectively planned, implemented, and assessed to achieve desired outcomes and impacts. The role is critical in providing systematic and objective assessments of how well these efforts are performing and how they can be improved. 

Expected Key achievement

The MEL Officer at Ubongo plays a crucial role in ensuring that the organization’s educational interventions are impactful, efficient, and continuously improved based on evidence and learning. The key achievement for a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer at Ubongo would be demonstrating the significant impact and effectiveness of Ubongo’s educational programs and content. This involves successfully completing several specific tasks::

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 Monitoring: 

•   Work with the Ubongo MEL Manager to: 

• Regularly collect data on program activities, outputs, and outcomes.
• Monitor program implementation against set targets.
• Identify early warning signs and recommend corrective actions.
• Create surveys, questionnaires, and other data collection instruments.
• Oversee or conduct data collection activities, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observations.
•  Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to assess program performance and outcomes.

Impact Evaluation: 

• Support periodic evaluations (baseline, mid-term, end-line) to assess program impact.
• Collaborate with external evaluators if needed.
• Develop evaluation frameworks and. reports to inform program adjustments.

Learning: 

• Promote a culture of learning within Ubongo.
• Facilitate reflection sessions, learning events, and knowledge sharing.
• Document lessons learned and best practices.

Reporting: 

• Develop detailed reports and presentations summarizing findings, insights, and recommendations.
• Capture lessons learned and best practices to inform future programs and strategies.
• Support packaging and dissemination of findings.

Stakeholder Engagement: 

• Work closely with program managers, content creators, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective implementation of MEL activities.
• Coordinate with external partners, funders, and other stakeholders to share findings and integrate feedback.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the organization.

REQUIREMENTS:KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., education media programs, social sciences, statistics).
• At Least 3 years MEL experience.
• Proven experience in data collection methods, competence in statistical analysis programmes (spss,stata etc), 
• Experience in education research and evaluation techniques.
• Experience in education and /or media related research /MEL is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in data management tools (e.g., Excel, databases).
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Curious, adaptable, and committed to learning and improvement.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Please note that only online applications will be considered. Those who come directly to the office with a CV or who email their CV to us will simply be directed to apply online. .

So please save yourself time and effort by simply sticking to online applications. THANKS!