• Application Deadline: Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer



• Job Type Contract



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 - 5 years



• Location Kaduna , Kano




• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit 
  
  

Purpose of the Position

• The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer will support the design, implementation, and management of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems for the project.


• The officer will ensure timely collection, analysis, reporting, and utilization of project data to support evidence-based decision-making, accountability, and continuous program improvement.

Key Responsibilities

The MEAL Officer shall:

• Support development and implementation of the project MEAL framework and work plan.


• Develop data collection tools, tracking systems, reporting templates, and indicator monitoring tools.


• Coordinate routine data collection, verification, validation, and analysis across project locations.


• Monitor project activities and track progress against project indicators and targets.


• Support baseline, midline, endline assessments, surveys, and evaluations.


• Ensure timely collection and reporting of high-quality project data from all assigned LGAs.


• Maintain accurate project databases and ensure proper documentation of project records.


• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and donor reports as required.


• Support data quality assessments and ensure compliance with reporting standards.


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• Generate data summaries, dashboards, presentations, and analytical reports for project management.


• Document lessons learned, best practices, case studies, and success stories.


• Support accountability mechanisms including community feedback and complaint response systems.


• Train and support project staff and community volunteers on data collection tools and MEA processes.


• Ensure gender-sensitive, safeguarding, and ethical approaches in all monitoring and evaluation activities.


• Participate in field monitoring visits and supportive supervision activities.


• Collaborate closely with LGA Coordinators, field teams, and project partners to strengthen data management and program learning.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Public Health, Social Sciences, Demography, Development Studies, or related field.


• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in health, reproductive health, or community development projects.


• Experience working with NGOs, donor-funded projects, or humanitarian/development programs.


• Strong understanding of MEAL concepts, methodologies, and data management systems.


• Experience using data collection and analysis tools such as KoboToolbox, Excel, Power BI, SPSS, or DHIS2.


• Strong analytical, report-writing, and data visualization skills.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa language is highly desirable.


• Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Experience working in Northern Nigeria communities.


• Knowledge of reproductive health, maternal health, and child spacing programming.


• Experience supporting community-based social and behavior change communication projects.


• Familiarity with safeguarding and accountability frameworks.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Attention to detail and accuracy.


• Excellent organizational and time management skills.


• Data management and reporting skills.


• Communication and presentation skills.


• Teamwork and collaboration.


• Integrity and confidentiality.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.


• This document is the copyright property of SWODEN Nigeria. Sharing or unauthorized usage by any party without prior approval will be deemed illegal.

Deliverables

• The MEAL Officer will be responsible for delivering:


• Project MEAL framework and reporting tools.


• Weekly, monthly, and quarterly project reports.


• Data collection, verification, and analysis reports.


• Baseline, midline, and endline assessment reports.


• Data quality assurance reports.


• Project dashboards and indicator tracking reports.


• Documentation of lessons learned, case studies, and success stories.


• Accountability and feedback mechanism reports.


• Capacity-building sessions for project staff and volunteers.