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.