Justdiggit – Job Vacancy

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Young Professional

Organization: Justdiggit
Position: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Young Professional
Location: Arusha, Tanzania (TRIAS Office) with regular travel to project landscapes
Reports To: Country Manager, Tanzania
Technical Guidance: Landscape Coordinator and MEL Advisor
Salary: TZS 966,435 – 1,127,022 per month
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Application Deadline: 8 August 2026

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About Justdiggit

Justdiggit is a fast-growing non-profit organization focused on landscape restoration in Africa.

The organization works with communities to restore degraded landscapes through nature-based solutions, supporting environmental recovery and improving livelihoods.

Justdiggit is seeking a motivated Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Young Professional to support the development and implementation of MEL frameworks, data collection, reporting, and learning processes for its programmes in Tanzania.

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Position Summary

This role is designed for a recent graduate or early-career professional interested in environmental restoration, data analysis, and measuring programme impact.

The successful candidate will work with experienced MEL and landscape restoration professionals to support:

• Programme monitoring
• Data collection and management
• Reporting
• Learning activities
• Field assessments
• Restoration monitoring initiatives across Northern and Central Tanzania

The position provides mentorship and practical experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning within an international environmental organization.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Field Monitoring, Planning and Data Collection

• Participate in field monitoring visits with colleagues, partners, and local communities.
• Support monitoring of restoration interventions including:
  • Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR)
  • Rainwater harvesting
  • Rangeland restoration
• Assist with collection, verification, and management of programme data.
• Monitor ecological indicators such as:
  • Vegetation cover
  • Natural regeneration
  • Biomass
  • Soil and water conditions
  • Land productivity
• Support:
  • Baseline assessments
  • Periodic evaluations
  • Field surveys
  • Context analyses
• Assist in using basic GIS and geospatial tools for mapping restoration activities.
• Support planning of field-level MEL activities.

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2. Data Management, Quality Assurance and Reporting

• Conduct routine data-quality checks.
• Support digital data collection using MEL tools.
• Help organize data for:
  • Reports
  • Learning materials
  • Programme evaluations
• Maintain MEL databases and documentation.
• Review data from partners to support timely donor reporting.
• Contribute to report writing and documentation.

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3. Capacity Building and Learning

• Participate in partner training and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Document:
  • Lessons learned
  • Best practices
  • Success stories
• Participate in reflection sessions to evaluate restoration progress.
• Promote effective MEL practices among field teams and partners.

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Qualifications Required

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:

• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Forestry
• Natural Resource Management
• Environmental Science
• Agriculture
• Ecology
• Rangeland Management
• Geography
• Development Studies
• Related fields

Master’s degree is an added advantage but not mandatory.

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Experience Requirements

• Recent graduate or candidate with up to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Internship, volunteer, or research experience in areas such as:
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Environmental conservation
  • Community development
  • Related fields

will be an advantage.

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Knowledge and Skills

Required skills include:

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Basic understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Familiarity with digital data collection tools such as:
  • KoboToolbox
  • ODK

is an advantage.

• Basic knowledge of data analysis tools such as:
  • R
  • Python
  • SPSS

is desirable.

Additional competencies:

• Understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation concepts.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Ability to work in multicultural teams.
• Willingness to travel to remote field locations.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili.

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What You Will Gain

As a MEL Young Professional, you will gain:

• Practical experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.
• Skills in:
  • Digital data collection
  • Data management
  • Reporting
  • Programme evaluation
• Knowledge of:
  • Landscape restoration monitoring
  • Community-based restoration approaches
• Coaching and mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Exposure to international development and conservation work.
• A strong foundation for a career in:
  • MEL
  • Conservation
  • Environmental programmes
  • International development

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Diversity and Inclusion

Justdiggit promotes an inclusive workplace that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, or other personal backgrounds.

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Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Motivation Letter

Applications should be sent via email to:

vacancies@justdiggit.org

Deadline: Before 8 August 2026

Email Subject: MEL Officer

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Position Type: Early Career / Young Professional Opportunity
Suitable Candidates: Recent graduates and professionals with up to 2 years of experience in MEL, environment, conservation, agriculture, or development fields.