Job Description
The following defines the roles and responsibilities of the MEAL officer.
- Collect information on progress of each activity of a project being implemented and enter the information into database.
- Provide support in establishing and updating a MEAL tracking database.
- Provide assistance in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning data collection, and data delivery.
- Assist in analyzing and compiling data to measure the progress and impact of projects’ activities.
- Participate in and coordinate the timely collection and analysis of all program performance data and success stories.
- Provide day to day verifying data quality and ensure all data is input into database platform and analyzed in an integrity manner.
- Develop and maintain a data management system using Excel, Access, or other data management and analysis software.
- Develop and maintain database backup and filing systems.
- Undertake visits to the field throughout the project, as needed to support data collection or verify data quality.
- Prepare reports of project data, as required for reporting.
- Collate and submit data on 5Ws for relevant sectors.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience of working in Nigeria on Education or protection response.
- Bachelor’s degree, diploma or its equivalent preferably with science subjects
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to working with children in conflict affected communities.
- Fluency in English and excellent writing skills.
- Strong analytical, reporting, strategic thinking and planning skills.
- Fair monitoring and evaluation skills/experience.
- Knowledge of project cycle management.