Are you passionate about using data to make a lasting impact? Do you want to be part of a mission-driven organization that transforms lives through safe water solutions? Water Mission Tanzania is seeking a Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning (MEL) to lead its data strategy, ensure program effectiveness, and drive organizational learning. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals with strong analytical skills and a heart for service.
About Water Mission
Water Mission is a Christian engineering nonprofit dedicated to building safe water solutions in developing countries, refugee camps, and disaster areas. Since 2001, the organization has served more than 8 million people across 60 countries, delivering both clean water and the message of God’s love.
Working at Water Mission is not just a career—it’s a calling. The organization is built on a strong foundation of faith, excellence, and servant leadership, seeking individuals who are passionate about making a difference.
Job Summary
The MEL Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing Water Mission’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning strategy in Tanzania.
- Location: Dodoma, Tanzania (with travel to Dar es Salaam and Kasulu)
- Reports to: Country Director (Tanzania), with dotted-line reporting to the MEL team in Charleston, USA
- Employment Type: Full-Time
The role will ensure accurate performance measurement, strengthen learning systems, and support continuous program improvement. The MEL Manager will also supervise a team of Monitoring and Evaluation Officers.
Key Responsibilities
1. Mission-Driven Leadership
- Model Christian servant leadership and uphold Water Mission’s values.
- Encourage team members to grow in their faith and servant leadership.
- Actively participate in devotions and organizational worship activities.
2. Monitoring & Evaluation System Design
- Develop and oversee performance monitoring frameworks, logical frameworks, and data collection tools.
- Lead evaluation studies, assessments, and learning reviews.
- Ensure adequate budgeting for MEL activities.
3. Data Collection, Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Oversee reliable and timely data collection across all projects.
- Conduct data verification and quality audits.
- Train staff on data management, storage, and reporting.
4. Data Analysis & Visualization
- Apply statistical and analytical methods to assess project outcomes.
- Produce user-friendly reports, infographics, and dashboards.
- Provide actionable insights for program design and decision-making.
5. Reporting & Knowledge Sharing
- Prepare and disseminate performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Organize reflection and learning sessions for continuous improvement.
- Represent Water Mission in professional networks, conferences, and meetings.
Qualifications and Experience
- Education: Master’s degree in Demography, Statistics, Public Health, Environmental Health, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years in program monitoring, evaluation, and learning, including:
- Designing M&E frameworks and theories of change
- Conducting baseline and endline studies
- Managing mixed-methods research
- Facilitating learning and adaptation processes
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Power BI, R, Tableau, SQL, SPSS, Stata, or Python.
- Strong ability to visualize data for multiple audiences.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and other statistical software.
- Additional Requirements:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Willingness to travel up to 20 weeks per year across challenging terrain.
- Legal authorization to work in Tanzania without sponsorship.
- Alignment with Water Mission’s Christian values and Statement of Faith.
Why Join Water Mission?
At Water Mission, you won’t just be managing data—you’ll be changing lives. By joining this team, you will:
- Contribute to safe water access for vulnerable communities.
- Be part of a global nonprofit with a strong reputation for excellence.
- Work in a faith-driven environment that values integrity, love, and servant leadership.
