Vacancy #: 7370 Unit: ESARO Tanzania Programme Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Location: Tanzania Project Office, Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania Reporting to: M & E Officer-Ifakara Work percentage: 100% Grade: P1 Expected start date: 01 November 2025 Type of contract: Fixed-term (24 months) Closing date: 20 October 2025 BACKGROUND THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION
LOCATION: IFAKARA,TANZANIA
BACKGROUND:
Established in 1948, The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a membership Union composed of both government and civil society organizations. It harnesses the experience, resources and reach of its more than 1,300 Member organizations and the input of more than 10,000 experts. IUCN is the global authority on the
status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it. IUCN has had its operations in Tanzania for more than four decades working with many partners and supporters to implement a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects ranging from management of protected areas, forest ecosystems, coastal resources, aquatic ecosystems and climate change resilience.
IUCN Tanzania has its strategic vision aims to support the realization of a healthy and resilient environment (land, water, wildlife, forest, and marine) that sustains the social, economic aspirations of the people of Tanzania. To achieve this vision, IUCN will pursue five interrelated strategic priorities that include (a) conservation of critical natural habitat; (b) sustainable land management in production systems (agriculture, rangelands, and forest landscapes); (c) integrated freshwater systems management; (d) local and national systems capacity building for climate change adaptation and mitigation; and (e) coastal and ocean resilience management.
JOB DESCRIPTION MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under direct supervision of the Senior MEL Officer, the M&E/GIS Officer will be responsible for supporting M&E, GIS & remote sensing activities of projects under the Tanzania Programme, in close collaboration with Senior MEL Officer, the ESARO Regional MEL Manager and Regional Geospatial information and ROAM Officer. The MEL/GIS Officer will support the development of MEL & GIS related work plans, MEL & GIS data management, performance reports and related evaluation/appraisal tasks. S/he will ensure MEL and GIS tools are in line with the donor and IUCN Monitoring and Evaluation Policy and project guidelines and standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting;
Support the development of monitoring tools including Performance tracking tools, data collection and data quality assurance instruments.
Coordinate progress and performance tracking of the projects.
Support the measurement of output, outcome and impact indicators for the Projects.
Contribute to the development and review of quarterly and annual reports.
Provide feedback to Project Managers on the performance of Projects based on monitoring data analysis.
Support the planning for and execution of Projectsโ Annual Reviews, Mid Term Reviews and Terminal project evaluation in accordance with donor policy.
Assist in updating regularly the project portal in line with project requirements.
Geographic Information System;
Assume overall responsibility for the timely and quality delivery of geospatial information related work for Tanzania Country Programme, including supporting assessments and monitoring.
Develop a Methodological Framework for regular monitoring and updating of information on the projects and programmes implemented by IUCN Tanzania i.e. mapping and trend analysis.
Identify key programmatic strategic priorities relevant to the current and emerging needs around GIS-linked natural resources conservation and management
Work Closely with the IUCN-GIS expert to ensure quality programme delivery and harmonization.
Management of Compliance and Risk Management Systems;
Support Project Managers in the development of risk management tools and assist to update project risk register on regular basis.
Ensure monitoring of the environmental and social performance of the Projects
Others;
Provide inputs to project concept notes, proposals, reports and publications.
Representing IUCN at meetings as may be required
Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time REQUIREMENTS โข POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education;
A University degree in a relevant discipline, including Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing, Geomatics, Geospatial Planning or any other field of study relevant to this position.
Practical experience is designing and fielding M&E tools as well as application of GIS and remote sensing tools and software
Good computer proficiency and maintenance skills especially in GIS
Work Experience;
Minimum 4 years of experience of GIS spatial analysis and land-use modelling for natural resource management.
Experience in programme/project monitoring or evaluation of natural resource management, agriculture, rural development and/or environmental conservation related projects
Demonstrated experience in managing environmental and social safeguards at programme or project level.
Exposure to risk management and/or willingness to obtain high-level skills on risk management
Language Proficiency;
Fluency in English and Kiswahili (both written and verbal).
Core Competencies;
Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team.
Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provide a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multiethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
Professionalism: Promote the organizationโs interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner.
Accountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach.
Functional competencies;
Adheres to IUCN ESARO core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability
Excellent report writing skil
Computer application in GIS software for creating maps, performing spatial analysis, and visualizing data in various formats as well as office applications (Ms Word, Ms Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI).
Highly motivated and results driven
Excellent interpersonal skills
Must be a strong team player
Committed to continuous learning towards self-development.
Willing to travel and work in rural areas frequently within Tanzania APPLICATIONS
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the \"Apply\" button.
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
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About IUCN
IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.
Created in 1948, IUCN is now the worldโs largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.
IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.
Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve peopleโs well-being.
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