WeForest
\nWeForest is a fast-growing international non-profit association with headquarters in Belgium and legal entities in France, USA, Ethiopia and Zambia. The organisation is promoting Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) best practices, and our activities are growing.
\nROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
\nThe current position focuses on leading all governance and livelihoods-related M&E processes in the two WeForest-implemented projects in the province:
\nThe Lavushimanda\/Mpumba Community Conservation project [LCC\/MCC] in Lavushimanda district, which started at the end of 2022, supports three Community Forest Management Groups (CFMG) to manage their community forests (Mabonga, Mwenda, and Salamo) as well as engage private landowners to support a holistic landscape vision that delivers for the community and conservation. This project is developed as a REDD+ carbon project to ensure long-term financing.
\nThe Mukungule Project (MUK) in Mpika District, which started in March 2022, aims to scale up beekeeping in the Mukungule GMA by supporting beekeeping enterprise groups and local households with sustainable, forest-friendly income sources.
\nWork focuses on both Lavushimanda and Mpika districts and hence will require frequent traveling, involving approximately 75% office-based work and 25% fieldwork.
\nLead governance and livelihood-related M&E
\nProvide technical and operational support for project teams to collect, analyze, and report on livelihood- and governance-related data.
\nMonitor the performance and capacity of community-based organizations (CBOs), including CRBs, CFMGs, BKEGs, and VAGs.
\nTrack the implementation and outcomes of key livelihood activities such as beekeeping, agroforestry, caterpillar harvesting, and climate-smart agriculture.
\nGuide CBNRM structures to adopt and implement tailored M&E procedures to improve governance and promote sustainable livelihoods.
\nEnsure good M&E practices by maintaining proper data storage, organization, and accessibility to ensure data quality and usability.
\nConduct regular spot checks and post-activity assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of training and capacity-building activities.
\nUpdate the adaptive management tracker quarterly to document project progress, challenges, and corrective actions for adaptive decision-making.
\nSupport gender mainstreaming by assisting in the collection and analysis of gender-based violence (GBV) assessment data at relevant project stages.
\nSupervise & coordinate M&E processes
\nLead the development and implementation of M&E frameworks, including baseline surveys, logical frameworks, and SMART KPIs for both projects.
\nOversee verification and mapping of beekeeping plots, hive locations, and agroforestry sites to support accurate monitoring.
\nMonitor compliance with forest and land-use management practices, such as firebreak creation, ring weeding, tree protection, and grazing control.
\nSupport performance evaluation meetings for honey value chain and agricultural stakeholders across the Mukungule and Mpumba Chiefdom projects.
\nEvaluate the performance of bee mentors, HFOs, CA lead farmers, and other key actors to document successes and identify areas for improvement.
\nMonitor seedling survival and nursery output, as well as agricultural yields, to assess progress in reforestation and sustainable farming.
\nConduct post-harvest assessments and regular spot checks to assess the impact of livelihood trainings and improve project implementation.
\nConduct Organizational Capacity Assessments (OCAs) for CBOs and provide follow-up support to enhance governance structures.
\nTrain field teams and community organizations on relevant M&E tools, methods, and indicators to strengthen implementation and learning.
\nOther support to WeForest
\nExtract and document lessons learned in collaboration with the MEL Manager to inform adaptive project management and future implementation.
\nCollect and share MARCOM materials (e.g., photos, stories, updates) in line with WeForest\u2019s protocols for communication and documentation.
\nProvide regular feedback to the MEL Manager on governance- and livelihood-related M&E processes, including recommendations to improve operations, tools, and reporting systems.
\nSupport project document development, including translations into local languages, when needed.
\nAssist the field team with data entry, data analysis, and logistical support during field activities as necessary.
\nPerform any other duties assigned by the MEL Manager and project managers in consultation with the line manager.
\nCANDIDATE PROFILE
\nEducation:
\nEssential: Bachelor\u2019s degree in Economics, Development Studies, Project Management, Agroforestry, Wildlife Management, Social Sciences, or a related field.
\nDesirable: A Master\u2019s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Economics, Development Studies, Project Management, Agroforestry, Wildlife Management, Social Sciences, or a related field. A certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation and\/or Project Management is an added advantage.
\nWork experience and skills:
\nEssential:
\nMinimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, with demonstrated experience in leading the monitoring and evaluation of diverse project activities.
\nExcellent communication skills and strong numerical and analytical abilities.
\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, data cleaning, and data visualization.
\nProficient in other Microsoft Office tools such as Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook for reporting, documentation, and communication.
\nCompetent in GIS software and mapping tools, and mobile data collection platforms such as KoboToolbox, ODK, or other equivalent phone-based applications.
\nWillingness to learn and adapt to new monitoring tools and techniques.
\nClean and excellent track record and references
\nDesirable:
\nExperience with Carbon project monitoring is considered a plus.
\nPrevious interaction with community-based organizations and experience with training and local capacity building
\nExposure to and experience with the NGO sector
\nLanguage: Fluent in English (both speaking and writing) and Bemba\/Bisa (both speaking and writing)
\nOther requirements
\nDriving license
\nBe willing to relocate and reside in Mununga \u2013 Mpumba Chiefdom (Lavushimanda District) as the primary workstation, with frequent travel to and work from Mpika District (Mukungule Chiefdom), all located within Muchinga Province.
\nFlexible in terms of travelling and working conditions
\nAll academic and professional certificates should be certified by the Zambia Qualification Authority (ZAQA)
\nTerms & Conditions
\nStart date: 01\/06\/2025 or earlier if possible
\nDuration of Contract:\u00a0 One year, renewable to a two-year contract based upon performance
\nSalary:\u00a0 Level 3a. Remuneration based on experience.
\nLocation:\u00a0 \u00a0The primary workstation will be Mununga, Lavushimanda District, with frequent travel to Mpika and Mukungule (Muchinga Province) for project monitoring and support.
\nReporting line:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The M&E Officer will be supervised by the WeForest Zambia MEL Manager and will directly report to the site Project Managers for the Lavushimanda\/Mpumba Community Conservation Project (Lavushimanda District) and the Mukungule Project (Mpika District).
\nApplication Procedure
\nPlease send applications to\u00a0undefined\u00a0with your CV, a motivation letter with your CV, a motivation letter (maximum one page), and two recent references by 30th April 2025.
\nApplicants are required to include a draft logistical framework with at least 20 SMART KPIs that you
\nbelieve should be recorded for these Muchinga projects. As a guide, WeForest is working on three pillars:<\/p>\n
Governance and CBO Capacity Building
\nForest Restoration and Protection
\nCommunity Outreach and Livelihood Development<\/p>\n
Ensure the job title is mentioned in the subject of the email, and indicate where you saw the job post.
\nIn your motivation letter, we encourage you to share what makes you interested in working with
\nWeForest and how your experience aligns with the role, particularly in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes.
\nRecruitment Conditions
\nShortlisted candidates will be required to complete a competency test, which will assess technical skills in data analysis, SMART KPIs development, GIS mapping, and reporting.
\nDue to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your interest.
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