WHO WE ARE

Trees for the Future (TREES) believes farmers have the power to transform the world. For over 30 years, TREES has been a global leader in agroforestry training, partnering with farming families to build vibrant economies, sustainable food systems, and thriving ecosystems. Through the signature Forest Garden Approach, a proven nature-based solution, farmers restore land, plant thousands of trees, and grow diverse crops—breaking cycles of climate change and generational poverty.

TREES operates globally and is currently active in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, having planted over 400 million trees to date. Joining TREES means becoming part of a passionate and collaborative team that empowers farmers to lead lasting change for people and the planet.

In Tanzania, TREES partners with over 8,000 farmers across Singida, Tabora, Mwanza, and Simiyu, supported by 63 staff members. Together, the team will plant 8 million trees this year, restore degraded landscapes, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen local food systems.

Learn more at trees.org.

THE ROLE

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer is responsible for implementing systems that track project performance, collect and analyze data, report results, and facilitate learning for continuous program improvement. The role ensures that projects meet strategic objectives by developing MEL tools, monitoring activities, conducting analysis, and communicating findings to inform adaptive management and enhance impact.

The MEL Officer will support daily MEL implementation for TREES Tanzania, providing technical oversight across project sites in Magu District. The role includes coordinating data collection and analysis, demonstrating progress against strategic objectives, generating regular and ad hoc reports, and supporting learning and accountability at the project level. The position reports to the MEL Manager.

In addition to the full-time position, TREES will also recruit a Temporary Maternity Cover MEL Officer (6 months).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Design and Planning

Roll out Results Frameworks, M&E Frameworks, and MEL plans aligned with Country and Global Strategic Plans and TREES MEL standards.
Design and deploy MEL tools, providing coaching and capacity building to project staff.
Develop and maintain indicator workbooks to guide routine tracking of output indicators.
Ensure monthly updates of indicator tracking tables and share implementation status with Program Managers.

2. Routine Monitoring and Data Collection

Develop and implement MEL plans, tools, and systems (surveys, trackers).
Collect, verify, and manage data from field activities.
Monitor progress against targets and identify implementation challenges.
Conduct joint monitoring visits with district staff and stakeholders to ensure alignment with CSP objectives, work plans, budgets, and expected results.

3. Evaluation and Analysis

Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to assess performance and outcomes.
Conduct trend analysis, research, and case studies to measure impact.
Support baseline, end-line, and periodic program evaluations.
Coordinate internal and external evaluations, ensuring adherence to TREES standards and data quality.
Follow up on the implementation of evaluation recommendations.

4. Learning and Adaptive Management

Document and share lessons learned and best practices.
Organize review meetings, reflection sessions, and learning workshops.
Promote adaptive management and evidence-based decision-making.
Disseminate evaluation findings to stakeholders.
Coordinate beneficiary feedback and reflection meetings.
Collaborate with the Communications team to develop IEC materials and dissemination packages.

5. Reporting

Prepare high-quality quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports.
Produce quarterly monitoring reports from the MEL database.
Develop success stories, case studies, and content for communications and social media.
Communicate insights to program teams, management, and donors.

6. Capacity Building

Strengthen project team capacity in data analysis, survey interpretation, and report writing, including sex-disaggregated data.
Orient and guide staff on data management systems, including TaroWorks.

WHO YOU ARE

A passionate advocate for TREES’ mission, centered on farmer-led impact through agroforestry.
A strong technical trainer with the ability to design and deliver effective capacity-building programs.
An excellent communicator and relationship builder who conveys information clearly and effectively.
Detail-oriented with a systems mindset, capable of translating vision into practical action.
A proactive problem solver who adapts quickly and takes ownership of results.
A versatile professional with skills in storytelling, photography, and event coordination.
Creative and innovative, able to transform abstract ideas into tangible outcomes.
Persuasive and culturally adaptive, with the ability to work effectively across diverse contexts.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Demography, Statistics, Social Sciences, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience designing and implementing MEL systems in an NGO setting.
At least two (2) years of experience providing MEL training and supervision.
Experience in MEL for agriculture and environmental protection projects.
Proficiency in mobile and online data collection and data management tools.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively in the field.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and statistical software (SPSS, STATA, Epi Info, or similar).
Strong community facilitation skills.
Experience providing remote support or willingness to learn remote facilitation.
Excellent analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili (written and spoken).
Ability to work in remote areas and communicate effectively with smallholder farmers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND BENEFITS

TREES is an international organization committed to diversity, collaboration, and professional growth. The organization offers a multicultural and collegial work environment with:

Competitive salary
Comprehensive medical insurance
Workers’ compensation
Generous paid time off, including annual and sick leave

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit:

A cover letter explaining motivation for TREES’ mission and suitability for the role
A resume

Applications must be submitted as PDF documents by February 5, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Trees for the Future is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Our diversity strengthens our ability to lead with empathy, vision, and impact.

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