MEL Assistant

Assist in developing performance monitoring plans at Area Level to guide routine data collection and activity monitoring.

Support and supervise routine data collection processes (Planting Site Registration, Survival Counts, tree growth rates) as per the performance monitoring plan.

Conduct monthly data quality assessments to ensure validity, integrity, reliability, and timeliness of collected data; identify deficiencies and suggest corrective actions.

Assist field-based teams to maintain both electronic and hard-copy data files.

Support output, outcome, and impact level assessments at Area Level in line with the MEL plan and Key Results Framework.

Provide technical guidance in project assessments, baselines, and evaluations according to Kijani guidelines.

Participate in developing SOPs for data management and cleaning of Kijani PSR and Survival Data.

Perform real-time validation and cleaning of all incoming data to ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy.

Conduct bio-data updates for farmer records where applicable.

Engage field teams in the cleanup process of incoming data.

Work closely with the IT team to support data cleaning processes.

Set up performance dashboards to track data cleaning progress.

Prepare weekly and monthly reports illustrating progress on data quality.

Facilitate clear communication with field teams to share challenges and solutions.

Support data interpretation and compilation for reports.

Highlight and report data validation issues to the MEL Manager.

Compile Area Level progress reports (Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annual, and Annual) for management and donor decision-making.

Promote utilization of MEL information through reflection and learning forums (monthly/quarterly review meetings).

Document learnings, most significant change stories, best practices, and project impact at Area Level.

Develop the capacity of field staff (Parish Coordinators, Branch Coordinators, Plantation Management Teams) to effectively use MEL tools (e.g., Kijani App, Kobo Collect).

Provide technical support to staff and stakeholders on MEL processes and applications.

Support field data collectors to enhance technical capacity in data collection, management, and reporting.

Lead workshops at Area Level to ensure accurate and comprehensive reporting.

Perform other duties as assigned by management (approximately 10% of role).

Assist with ad hoc data requests as needed.

Internal: MEL Manager & Officers, Area Coordinators, Branch Coordinators, Parish Coordinators, Plantation Teams.

External: Beneficiaries, community stakeholders, donors, and relevant government agencies.

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Environmental Science, Agriculture, or related field.

1–2 years’ experience in monitoring, evaluation, or data management.

Proficiency in data collection tools such as Kobo Collect, Excel, or similar applications.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in field-based settings.