• Application Deadline:
• Position: Nutrition MEAL Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Borno


• Job Field Data Science / Research  , NGO/Non-Profit 
  

Job Overview/Summary

The purpose of the Nutrition MEAL Officer position is to coordinate the collection, compilation, consolidation, and analysis of data using the CMAM online platform to track programs/ projects activities, monitor progress and support impact measurement across the BAY states.  S/he will also serve as the focal person for all development research, engage in reflective practice, and generate lessons from projects/program and prepare MEAL plans for the Nutrition sector.  S/he is responsible for establishing and ensuring better field level data management systems for the core program s/he assigned to and supports the proper and timely evaluation of project objectives/impact.  S/he will contribute to the existing client response mechanisms and ensure program staff participation in MEAL activities.  The position holder will closely work with sector manager(s), front line staff, and community/facility volunteers.  S/he also will work closely with the MEAL unit on technical matters and reports to the Health and Nutrition MEAL Manager.

Major Responsibilities

Program/project design and learning

•  Participate in program/ project design especially in developing Nutrition log frames and also contribute learning from previous projects.


• Support to develop and make sure all the projects in the Nutrition sector have tested monitoring tools that capture both program activity and indicators progresses.


• Take part in diagnostic studies, evaluations and surveys.


• Responsible for organizing periodical ongoing Nutrition level data review, reflective practice, evaluation and progress monitoring events by involving communities and local partners.


• Responsible for proactive networking and sharing of lessons from the Nutrition core program with strategic partners and other stakeholders including government.


• Responsible for coordinating synergy and cross-learning among different projects.


• Responsible for cross feeding learning among projects by regularly producing (compiling) summary monitoring reports and sharing with Nutrition staff and partners.

Monitoring and evaluation

• Responsible for tracking Nutrition progress against monitoring work plans.


• Coordinate the Nutrition field level community participatory monitoring and evaluation, reflective practice, and impact measurement.


• Responsible for ensuring the on-time execution of Nutrition projects major monitoring and evaluation events including but not limited to baseline survey, mid-term evaluation, final evaluation, data quality audit and field supervision.


• Responsible for providing technical support to Nutrition staff and partner organization on information management system, proper data collection and record keeping.


• Responsible for updating Nutrition MEAL plan timely and provide feedback to program staff on status and quality of implementation.


• Responsible for conducting Nutrition regular data verification exercises to ensure reporting and collection of quality data across the BAY states.


• Responsible for documenting findings from Nutrition data quality audits and store in project files to ensure collective and sustainable access.


• Actively participate in and contribute to MEAL team activities, system assessments, development, and implementation of new systems and/or tools aimed at strengthening overall MEAL practices at IRC Nigeria.


• Accountable for the recruitment of enumerators and support in other surveys including engagement of consultants.


• Contribute to providing MEAL inputs for Nutrition report written during project implementation, quarterly donor report and end of grant reporting.


• Responsible for periodically conducting Nutrition reflective practice forums at field office/ project level and compiling lessons from project implementation processes.


• Adapt and maintain a high-quality database for the project in line with the country’s MEAL standards.


• Responsible for planning and implementing MEAL activities on all Nutrition grants under the guidance of the MEAL Manager

Information management and reporting

• Support in reviewing and maintaining centralized Nutrition project information management system.


• Responsible for submitting Nutrition data set to update country office wide program database on monthly basis.


• Responsible for compiling and reporting monthly sector working group reports such as 5Ws, SC admissions summary, etc.


• Responsible for compiling Nutrition regular project monitoring report, including lessons learned, prepared by different projects and application of evaluation recommendations.


• Support to ensuring all projects have downward/ forward client responsiveness mechanisms and works with project Nutrition staff to make sure its implementation.


• Ensure high quality data are available on a regular and timely basis for reporting and programmatic decision making.

Capacity building and supervision

• Responsible for supporting Nutrition local partners in designing monitoring and reporting tools and establishing database management systems.


• Responsible for the orientation of Nutrition front line staff, partners’ staff and volunteers on the monitoring tools and train them how to use data for decision making.


• Orient program staff on the basic principles and practices of client responsiveness in accordance with the IRC

Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

• Perform other task related assignment proposed by his/her supervisor/s

Key Working Relationships

• Position Reports to:  Health and Nutrition MEAL manager


• Indirect/Technical Reporting: Nutrition managers


• Position directly Supervises: N/A


• Key Internal Contacts:


• Country Program: Borno state MEAL Manager, Adamawa State MEAL Manager, Sector MEAL Officers, Senior MEAL Manager, MEAL Coordinator, Nutrition Coordinator, SAM/FC, CRA Manager, Grants Officers/Managers


• Region/Global: Nutrition Technical Advisor

Key External Contacts: 

Donors, NE Nutrition sector, Government stakeholders

Qualifications

Education:

• Degree in statistics, computer science/information management or any Health and Nutrition related field

Work Experience:

• At least 2 years’ experience working in monitoring and evaluation preferred.


• Background in Nutrition and Working with highly vulnerable and displaced people would be added advantage.

Demonstrated Technical Skills:

• Strong data collection, analysis, and report writing skills required.


• Ability to work independently, think analytically and take initiative in solving problems.


• Ability to communicate technical issues effectively.


• Familiarity with log frame analysis and MEAL plan.


• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with groups of diverse backgrounds.


• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with groups of diverse backgrounds.


• Most importantly, commitment to IRC values and principles.