Job Description
- Application Deadline: Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT
- Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer
- Job Type Contract
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 3 years
- Location Borno , Yobe
- Job Field NGO/Non-Profit 
Job Purpose:
The MEAL Officer will be responsible for managing monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning processes to ensure high-quality program implementation, data integrity, and evidence-based decision-making across GHIV Africa programs.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Develop and maintain monitoring frameworks, indicators, and data collection tools.
- Support baseline, midline, and endline assessments.
- Monitor project progress against indicators and targets.
- Conduct data quality assessments and verification exercises.
Data Management and Analysis
- Manage project databases and ensure data accuracy and completeness.
- Analyze program data and generate dashboards and reports.
- Support evidence-based program improvement through data analysis.
Accountability
- Establish and manage feedback and complaint response mechanisms for beneficiaries.
- Ensure accountability to affected populations through participatory approaches.
- Document and respond to community feedback.
Learning and Knowledge Management
- Facilitate learning reviews and reflection sessions with project teams.
- Document lessons learned and best practices.
- Support development of case studies, learning briefs, and success stories.
Reporting
- Prepare high-quality monitoring and evaluation reports.
- Contribute to donor reports and program performance updates.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Monitoring & Evaluation, Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, or related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years experience in MEAL or Monitoring and Evaluation in development or humanitarian programs.
- Experience with data collection and analysis tools (Kobotoolbox, Google forms, Commcare, Excel, Power BI, SPSS, or similar).
Skills and Competencies
- Strong analytical and data management skills.
- Experience designing logical frameworks and indicator tracking tools.
- Knowledge of data quality assurance and evaluation methodologies.
- Strong report writing and presentation skills.
- Familiarity with mobile data collection tools (e.g., KoboCollect, ODK, Commcare).
Essential Skills
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial policies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Experience with electronic financial management systems and data collection tools.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and reporting skills.
- Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of relevant local languages is an advantage.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in the BAY states (Borno, Adamawa, Yobe).
- Familiarity with NGO or donor financial reporting requirements (ECHO, NHF, etc.).
- Females are encouraged to apply.