Job Vacancy: MEAL Associate

Organization: Asante Africa Foundation – Tanzania

Location: Arusha (Field-based with travel to project sites)

Department: Program

Reports to: Program Manager – Tanzania

Organizational Overview

Asante Africa Foundation is a nonprofit organization promoting quality education, life skills, and leadership development for children in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda). They focus on creating safe learning environments, strengthening teacher quality, and providing merit-based scholarships.

Position Overview

The MEAL Associate will support the implementation and strengthening of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems. Key goals include high-quality data collection, analysis, and reporting to enhance program impact.

Key Responsibilities

Category	Primary Duties
Monitoring & Data	Support M&E plans, coordinate routine data collection, conduct field visits, and assist with baseline/midline/endline assessments.
Data Management	Maintain databases, clean and analyze quantitative/qualitative data, and produce performance dashboards.
Reporting	Contribute to monthly/quarterly/annual reports, track donor results frameworks, and develop case studies/impact briefs.
Accountability	Manage beneficiary feedback mechanisms and ensure safeguarding and confidentiality standards.
Learning	Document lessons learned, support review meetings, and train staff/partners on MEAL tools.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 3 years in MEAL within NGO/development programs.
Preferred: Experience in education, youth, or livelihoods programming and familiarity with donor-funded projects.

Technical Skills & Competencies

Tools: Proficiency in KoboToolbox, ODK, or SurveyCTO.
Analysis: Advanced Excel (Required); SPSS, STATA, or Power BI (Asset).
Frameworks: Deep knowledge of logframes, theories of change, and results frameworks.
Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong reporting/data visualization, and willingness to travel frequently.

Application Instructions

Deadline: February 25, 2026 (Note: The vacancy may close early if a candidate is found).
Submission Method: 1. Fill out the [Application Form] (via the “Click Here” link in the original post).

2. OR Email your application to tanzania@asanteafrica.org.
Subject Line: MEAL Associate – Tanzania – [Your Name]
Required Documents: * Updated CV.
- Expression of Interest (EOI) detailing your fit for the role.
- Two (2) professional references.

Pro Tip: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Since they are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, submit yours as soon as possible!

To apply for this job email your details to tanzania@asanteafrica.org

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