• Application Deadline: Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 5 years



• Location Borno




• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit 
  
  

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno State (with frequent field visits)

Contract Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 8 months (renewable based on performance and funding)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Application Deadline: 20th May 2025

About DHCBI

Damnaish Human Capacity Building Initiative (DHCBI) is a humanitarian and development non-governmental organization established in 2014 and incorporated in 2015 (RC83231). DHCBI is committed to providing lifesaving and resilience-building interventions across North-East Nigeria. We work to strengthen community capacities through multi-sectoral programming in food security, early recovery, livelihoods, education, protection, and WASH.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer to lead the strengthening of DHCBI’s M&E department. The M&E Officer will be responsible for designing and implementing a robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system across all DHCBI projects. This includes developing data collection tools, databases, and reporting frameworks to support data-driven decision-making and enhance program quality.

Key Responsibilities

Departmental Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the design, implementation, and strengthening of DHCBI’s M&E systems across all sectors and projects.


• Establish M&E policies, procedures, and tools in line with organizational and donor requirements.


• Build and manage a central M&E database for all project data, ensuring secure, reliable, and accessible storage and retrieval.


• Build the capacity of project teams on M&E tools, systems, and best practices.

Project Monitoring & Learning

• Design logical frameworks, indicators, and M&E plans in collaboration with program teams.


• Track project performance, progress against indicators, and support project teams with evidence-based insights.


• Coordinate baseline, midline, and endline assessments; ensure quality data collection and analysis.


• Facilitate learning and adaptive management by documenting lessons learned, success stories, and best practices.

Reporting & Accountability

• Produce high-quality M&E reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual) for internal use and for donors such as WFP, FAO, and others.


• Support third-party monitoring (TPM) efforts and provide timely responses to information requests.


• Establish systems for beneficiary feedback, complaints handling, and accountability.


• Work closely with the Communications, Programs, and Grants teams to ensure evidence-backed communication of impact.

Coordination & Representation

• Represent the M&E unit in internal and external coordination forums, including sectoral working groups and donor review meetings.


• Foster collaborative relationships with implementing partners, donors, and TPM actors to promote harmonized M&E approaches.

Compliance, Safeguarding & Ethics

• Ensure adherence to PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) and safeguarding protocols.


• Uphold DHCBI and donor compliance and ethics standards in all activities.

Requirements

Education & Certification

• A Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Public Health, Computer Science, Agriculture, or related fields. A Master’s Degree or additional certifications in M&E, Statistics, or Project Management is a strong advantage.


• NYSC discharge certificate is mandatory.

Experience

• Minimum of 5–7 years of proven experience in M&E roles within humanitarian or development organizations, preferably in North-East Nigeria.


• Demonstrated experience in designing M&E systems, tools, and databases for multi-sectoral programs.


• Strong background in data management, analysis (using Excel, SPSS, KoboToolbox, Power BI, etc.), and reporting.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of M&E methodologies including Results-Based Management (RBM), Logical Framework Analysis, and Theory of Change.


• Ability to train and build the capacity of staff and partners.


• Excellent writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Fluency in English and Hausa (both written and spoken); knowledge of other local languages is an asset.


• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines under pressure.


• Demonstrated commitment to humanitarian principles, gender equality, and inclusive programming.

What We Offer

• A supportive and dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.


• Exposure to large-scale, high-impact humanitarian programs.


• Opportunities to contribute to organizational development and strategic decision-making.

Gender and Diversity Commitment

DHCBI is an equal-opportunity employer and actively promotes gender equity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from qualified women, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and a Cover Letter (in PDF format) clearly outlining how they meet the requirements of the position to: recruitment@dhcbi.org

Subject Line: Application for Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – DHCBI

Note: DHCBI does not request any payment from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.