MEL Officer Full Time

Floresta is a Christian organization and a member of the Global Plant With Purpose Alliance. Floresta will begin its work by targeting a few key watersheds in the Viphya Plateau region of northern Malawi because of its steep terrain, deforestation, and level of poverty. The heart of our mission is restoring relationships-between people and the planet, between people and one another, and between people and the Creator. Broken relationships are at the root of oppression, inequality, and poverty. At Plant With Purpose, we believe in the inherent value, equality, and agency of all people. We work with people as partners, not projects. Floresta is on a God-inspired journey as a member of the Plant With Purpose Alliance and is currently looking for individuals who pledge to God to serve communities with respect and establish partnerships (to restore the environment and improve the economic stability of the people of Malawi as they create a brighter future, Ecclesiastes 4:9; Isaiah 40:31; Philippians 2:4. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions existing in Floresta in Malawi. To access the full job descriptions please click the following link.

MEL OFFICER

Brief Job Summary

Reporting to: National Director

Location: Field Office

Positions reporting to the job holder: None

Job Purpose

The M&E Officer reports directly to the National Director and has overall responsibility to manage the M & E database system for Floresta in Malawi programs, develop M & E systems, performance indicators, and logical framework analysis to ensure a continuous and systematic collection, analysis and reporting of program information based on qualitative and quantitative systems and indicators in all implementation processes. Systematic and objective assessment of the post-program implementation of activities, processes, and, outcomes for input into programming decisions in the organization. The core functions of the position are operational Execution focusing on M&E strategy. M & E database system, Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP), systematic data analysis, identification and formulation of innovative projects, and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A Social Science Degree and or a postgraduate Degree in Development Studies, Project Management, or Rural/ Community Development.
• Must be able to work effectively independently, in a team situation, and supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, excellent organization, communication, and writing skills.
• Good teamwork and networking skills.
• A class C driver’s license.
• Three years of proven experience in a similar position in an NGO setting/Organisation
• Excellent computer skills in statistical software packages (SPSS, Access, Stata), MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

REMUNERATION:

The successful candidates shall be offered a negotiated performance-related contract for a period of two years, with an attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with the seniority of the position.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Candidates meeting the above qualifications and experience should include the following in their application: detailed curriculum vitae with names of three traceable referees, a cover letter, and copies of certificates. The closing date is 4.30 pm on Friday, 9th June 2023:
All Letters should be addressed to

The National Director, Floresta, Plot 867/4 Area 47, Lilongwe, and sent through E-mail to florestamwhr23@gmail.com

Floresta is an equal-opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity and inclusion in its work and staff. Only short-listed applicants will be acknowledged.