Monitoring, Evaluation, + Learning (MEL) Coordinator

Eden Reforestation Projects is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, + Learning (MEL) Coordinator to join their Compassionate Carbon Tanzania team. This role connects field implementation with the information needed to understand progress, learn, and improve, contributing to landscape-scale forest carbon projects.

ReliefWeb is the leading humanitarian information source on global crises and disasters, providing reliable and timely information to enable humanitarian workers to make informed decisions. This position is based in Lumuma, Kilosa District / Mbuga, Mpwapwa District, United Republic of Tanzania.

Looking for a dedicated MEL Coordinator to strengthen practical monitoring systems, build capacity, and ensure data quality for effective program decision-making and reporting. Apply now to join this mission-driven organization.

Company Overview

Compassionate Carbon Tanzania Ltd is a mission-driven organization launched by Compassionate Carbon LLC and Eden: People+Planet (Eden). Specializing in developing and implementing landscape-scale forest carbon projects through Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) and Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+), we collaborate with local communities to restore landscapes, create jobs, protect ecosystems, and mitigate climate change.

Our projects integrate nature-based solutions to help meet global emissions targets while ensuring community ownership and long-term sustainability. The Rubeho Mountains Carbon Project, a significant initiative in Tanzania, focuses on native forest restoration and community-based conservation efforts.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: 3 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, adapt, and maintain practical monitoring tools, forms, guidelines, and SOPs.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly data collection with Program Managers, field teams, and community-based data collectors.
• Conduct routine QA/QC, including completeness and validation checks, spot checks, and field verification.
• Clean, compile, summarize, and conduct routine analysis of monitoring data to identify progress, trends, and gaps.
• Develop practical training materials and train/coach field staff, enumerators, and community-based data collectors.
• Work closely with the MRV + Data Quality Manager, Program Managers, and field teams to integrate monitoring into field activities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, field data collection, or data management.
• Demonstrated experience with field-based monitoring and data collection, including coordinating or supervising enumerators or field teams.
• Experience training and supporting community members and field teams in data collection methods.
• Hands-on experience developing and using digital data collection tools, such as KoBoToolbox, ODK, or Survey123.
• Strong analytical and data-management skills, including the ability to clean, organize, and summarize monitoring data.

Benefits

• Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Competitive benefits package including annual leave, health insurance, and contributions to statutory funds.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a mission-driven organization.
• Work in a collaborative environment focused on landscape restoration and climate change mitigation.
• Gain experience in a leading organization implementing forest carbon projects.