MEAL Assistant (Volunteer) at Asante Africa Foundation – Tanzania
MEAL Assistant (Volunteer) at Asante Africa Foundation – Tanzania
Organization
Asante Africa Foundation – Tanzania
Job Title
MEAL Assistant (Volunteer)
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Department
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
Location
Arusha (Field-based with travel to project sites)
Reports to
MEAL Associate – Tanzania
Organizational Overview
Asante Africa Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes quality educational, age-appropriate life skills, and leadership development for children in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda). We partner with local families, educators and community members to create safe and healthy learning environments, strengthen teacher quality, enhance learning in the classrooms, provide merit-based scholarships, and leadership development. To learn more about Asante Africa Foundation please visit www.asanteafrica.org
Position Overview
The MEAL Assistant (Volunteer) will support the Tanzania country program by assisting in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning activities. The role focuses on supporting data collection, data management, reporting, and community feedback mechanisms to strengthen program quality and impact.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring & Data Collection
- Support routine monitoring activities at school and community level in Tanzania project sites.
- Assist with administering surveys, assessments, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews.
- Support collection of accurate, timely, and high-quality program data in line with MEAL plans.
Data Management & Reporting
- Assist with data entry, verification, cleaning, and basic analysis using Excel and digital data collection tools (e.g. KoboToolbox, ODK).
- Support preparation of monthly and quarterly MEAL inputs for internal and donor reports.
- Maintain organized MEAL databases, files, and documentation for the Tanzania program.
Evaluation & Learning
- Support baseline, midline, and endline evaluations for Tanzania projects.
- Assist in documenting lessons learned, best practices, and success stories from the field.
- Participate in learning and reflection sessions with program teams.
Accountability
- Support implementation and documentation of community feedback and complaints mechanisms.
- Assist in tracking, analyzing, and reporting feedback from beneficiaries and stakeholders.
General Support
- Work closely with program and field staff to support evidence-based programming.
- Undertake any other MEAL-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma (or currently pursuing) in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies, Statistics, Social Sciences, Economics, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of MEAL concepts and tools.
- Previous volunteer or internship experience in NGO or community development work is an added advantage.
- Familiarity with Excel and mobile data collection tools is desirable.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and data quality.
- Good analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work in rural and community settings in Tanzania.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English; Kiswahili proficiency is required.
- Willingness to travel to project sites when required.
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What the Volunteer Will Gain
- Hands-on MEAL experience within an international NGO operating in Tanzania.
- Exposure to education, youth leadership, and livelihoods programs.
- Professional mentorship and skills development.
- Certificate of service upon successful completion of the volunteer period.
How to Apply
To Apply CLICK HERE and fill out the form or send your application to humanresources@asanteafrica.org with MEAL Assistant (Volunteer) – Tanzania and your name as the Subject line.
Please attach your CV, Expression of Interest (EOI) indicating how you are a good fit for the role and 2 references(referees).
Note, while the closing date of application is 10 January 2026, AAF reserves the right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate has been identified. Female candidates are encouraged to apply, and early applications are welcomed.
Fundraising, Communications & Partnerships Associate at Asante Africa Foundation
Job Title
Fundraising, Communications & Partnerships Associate
Reports to
Asante Africa Country Manager
Location
Arusha, Tanzania
Compensation
To be discussed
Organizational Overview
Asante Africa Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes quality educational, age-appropriate life skills, and leadership development for children in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda). We partner with local families, educators and community members to create safe and healthy learning environments, strengthen teacher quality, enhance learning in the classrooms, provide merit-based scholarships, and leadership development. To learn more about Asante Africa Foundation please visit www.asanteafrica.org
Position Overview
The Fundraising, Communications & Partnerships Associate supports fundraising, donor engagement, and communication activities to strengthen the organization’s financial sustainability and visibility. The role contributes to proposal development, donor reporting, digital communications, and stakeholder engagement.
Qualifications and Skills
To be successful you are an experienced leader passionate about scaling impact in education. You excel at managing teams, fostering accountability, and enabling others to perform at their best. You thrive in dynamic environments, using real-time data to inform decisions, guide problem-solving, and drive continuous improvement. You are comfortable working with government officials and engaging stakeholders at various levels from the region to the ward and school level. You are also comfortable raising difficult issues with Imagine World wide’s leadership, concisely articulate challenges, and engage in solution-oriented discussions.
Responsibilities
Resource Mobilization
- Research and identify partnership and funding opportunities in Tanzania and internationally.
- Develop and implement national fundraising strategies, including grant writing, proposal development, and donor engagement.
- Build and maintain relationships with external organizations, businesses, and individuals to establish funding opportunities.
- Collaborate with Development, Marketing, and Communications teams to align strategies and increase program visibility.
- Support monitoring and reporting of fundraising activities.
- Assist in crafting key internal and external messages.
- Represent Asante Africa at events, conferences, and meetings to expand networks and promote partnerships.
- Engage with existing leads to move potential partners toward appointments, proposals, or agreements.
- Collaborate with Finance to ensure compliance with regulations and donor requirements.
- Provide timely and organized administrative support to fundraising and communications functions.
Communication & Visibility
- Support the development of communication materials including newsletters, success stories, brochures, and reports.
- Manage and update social media platforms and support website content updates.
- Assist in documenting project activities through photos, videos, and field stories.
- Support branding and ensure consistency in communication materials.
- Assist in preparing press releases and stakeholder updates.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Support communication with donors, partners, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
- Assist in organizing meetings, events, and outreach activities.
- Support internal communication by sharing updates and progress reports.
Monitoring & Administration
- Track and report on fundraising and communication activities against targets.
- Support documentation and filing in line with organizational policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 3–5 years’ experience in resource mobilization, communications, or a related role (NGO experience preferred).
- Basic experience in proposal writing and donor engagement.
- Familiarity with digital communication platforms and social media management.
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Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good research and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
How to Apply
To Apply CLICK HERE and fill out the form or send your application to humanresources@asanteafrica.org with Fundraising, Communications & Partnerships Associate – Tanzania and your name as the Subject line.
Please attach your CV, Expression of Interest (EOI) indicating how you are a good fit for the role and 2 references(referees).
Note, while the closing date of application is 10 January 2026, AAF reserves the right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate has been identified. Female candidates are encouraged to apply, and early applications are welcomed.